For anyone who has ever traveled to a foreign country, it is well known the devil is in the details. Given how different things are, you never know what you’re going to get, and the difference between where you grew up and live versus the place you are visiting will almost always lead to at least a few mistakes. The trick is to be friendly and open-minded, always remembering you are a guest in the place you are and want to adjust accordingly. That being said, some people have made some especially unfortunate mistakes, as shared in this Reddit thread. We’ve rounded up some of the funniest ones for your entertainment.
1. Are You Not Entertained?
This is a pretty easy mistake to make, I have to admit, so can’t fault this traveler too much for thinking they could buy tickets at the site itself. Traveling during such a popular time of year should come with its own red flags, as Easter Weekend oftentimes marks the start of tourist season.
Besides… Easter in Rome, of all places? There have to be some specific happenings that deviate from the norm to take into account ahead of time. Oh well, maybe on the next trip, the poster will be able to see it; maybe it will be less crowded.