We often see travelers revealing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly sides of exploring new places. From breathtaking sunsets to nights that turned into disasters, their stories show both the magic and the mayhem of travel. These honest insights can be surprisingly helpful when deciding where and how to plan your next trip.

That’s why today, we’ve gathered some real-life stories from people answering, “What’s the worst place you’ve ever had to spend the night?” From sleeping in bathtubs to resting in pickup trucks, these travel tales remind us that every journey comes with its share of unexpected detours. Keep scrolling, you might just pick up a few lessons for your next adventure.

IN A TREE! Had a rafting accident and the three of us ended up spending 18 hours (overnight) hanging

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