Why do your train or plane vacations often turn into a nightmare because of others?

Ah, vacation! That long-awaited moment when we dream of golden beaches or snow-capped mountains. But before reaching this El Dorado, there is one detail often overlooked: the journey itself. Whether on a crowded train or on a plane with seats that are a little too narrow, the experience can quickly turn into a real nightmare. Between screaming children, insensitive passengers, and constant announcements of delays, your hopes of relaxation can disappear as quickly as the luggage in the hold. So let’s explore these sometimes tumultuous human interactions that make our journeys a challenge as thrilling as a marathon… a marathon of patience, of course!

The promiscuity of transport

Whether it is a train or a plane, crowding in public transport is a challenge in itself. When you pile into a compartment or a seat plane, you have to share your space with strangers who often seem to ignore the rules of good manners. These moments can become real luxury trials, transforming your trip into a tumultuous adventure.

Imagine a crowded train where every square inch seems like a small battle for your personal space. Screaming children, adults talking too loudly on the phone, and suitcases falling on your feet… All of this contributes to an environment that is as exhausting as it is exasperating.

The gems of disturbing behavior

The behavior of certain passengers can really make the trip unbearable. Here is a list of gems that we frequently encounter:

• The unexpected talkers : These people who seem to have a vital need to share their lives in detail, regardless of the ears available to listen to them.
• Middle seats : If you are unfortunate enough to reserve a middle seat, be prepared to experience unexpected physical contact with your neighbors.
• The unintentional feast : Who doesn’t know the overwhelming scent of a burger or tuna salad emanating from the next row?

The unexpected of public transport

No matter how prepared you are, unforeseen seem to come out of nowhere. Whether it’s a train delay or the famous announcement of a canceled flight, these incidents are among the most frustrating to experience. Not to mention the crowds that form, pushing everyone around.

The stressful moments pile up, especially when you start to realize that your return date is approaching faster than expected. If you add to that passengers who go in completely unpredictable directions, the cocktail becomes explosive.

Poor time management

Time management on public transport can be a real headache. Between changing schedules, endless queues and sometimes incomprehensible announcements, the trip can quickly turn into a nightmare. And here again, the others add their two cents:

• Failure to respect lines : Those individuals who think the rules don’t apply to them and slip past you.
• Bulky baggage : Some passengers seem to be traveling with a month’s worth of luggage, when you actually need access to your suitcase in the overhead compartment.

Shared happiness… or not

In the end, it is clear that vacation by train or plane can take an unpredictable turn because of others. Bills of sun and relaxation can quickly turn into stories of misadventures. But these moments of chaos remind you that traveling also means accepting the inevitability of human interactions, even if they can sometimes border on the ridiculous.