Most travel problems aren’t mistakes.
They’re mismatches between how systems are designed and how people expect them to work.
This site explains why common travel advice fails in real situations, and what’s actually happening when something goes wrong.
No tips.
No hacks.
Just clear explanations.
What this site is (and isn’t)
This is not:
- a travel blog
- a list of recommendations
- a deals or reviews site
It’s a reference for specific failures people experience while travelling.
Each page explains:
- what failed
- why it failed
- what won’t fix it
- when a fix is possible
And then it stops.
Why these problems keep happening
Modern travel relies on systems that don’t talk to each other well:
- mobile networks
- airline policies
- insurance contracts
- booking platforms
Advice often assumes those systems behave logically and consistently.
They don’t.
That gap is where confusion comes from.
The reminder most people need
If something didn’t work:
- you probably didn’t miss a step
- you didn’t “do it wrong”
- and trying harder often won’t help
Understanding the constraint matters more than following advice.
Common travel failures explained
Connectivity problems
When phones, eSIMs, and roaming don’t behave the way you expect.
- Why my eSIM didn’t work when I landed
- Why my phone has no signal abroad
Insurance & policy problems
When coverage exists on paper but fails in practice.
- Why my travel insurance claim was rejected
- When travel insurance is a waste of money
Luggage & equipment problems
When gear works differently in transit than at home.
- Why my luggage tracker shows no location
Airport & booking problems
When airline and airport processes feel chaotic or unfair.
- Why priority boarding didn’t help
- What happens if I don’t print my boarding pass
- Why flight prices change after you search
How to use this site
If something went wrong:
- find the page that describes your problem
- read the explanation
- stop troubleshooting once you know whether a fix is realistic
This site won’t tell you what to buy.
It explains what’s actually happening.
A note on recommendations
Some pages mention fallback options when a problem can’t be fixed quickly.
Those are:
- optional
- situational
- and included only when they genuinely help
Most pages don’t recommend anything at all.
The point
Travel advice usually tells you what should work.
This site explains why it didn’t.
Once you understand that, most travel problems stop feeling personal — and start feeling predictable.
- Why priority boarding didn’t help
- Is it normal for hotels to charge a deposit?
- What happens if I don’t print my boarding pass?
- Why Flight Prices Change After You Search
- Why my phone has no signal abroad (even with roaming on)
- Why my card was declined abroad
- Why my luggage tracker shows no location
- Why my travel insurance claim was rejected
- Why my eSIM didn’t work when I landed