Let’s be honest, will it actually be a trip to remember if everything goes as planned? Lasting memories while travelling are made when hiccups and mix-ups happen. And Booking.com’s latest research, in collaboration with YouGov, delves into these unplanned and unforgettable aspects of Indian travellers. According to the research, more than half of Indians mix up dates while travelling, and some even end up in the wrong hotel rooms!
Indian Travellers’ Quirks, Hiccups And Comforts
Booking.com’s latest research reveals that not all holidays are picture-perfect and highlights the relatable quirks that shape the journeys of Indian travellers. From the panic of forgetting a phone charger and the comfort of homemade namkeen to luggage mix-ups and the thrill of hotel freebies, it’s the little moments that define the travel experience.
According to the research, the travel platform found that 52% of Indian travellers have attempted to speak the local language, often with hilariously wrong results. Nearly 42% have accidentally walked into the wrong hotel room, and about 29% have made planning blunders such as incorrect bookings of accommodations, flights, or destinations. One of the most hilarious and common slip-ups: one in four Indians admitted to reaching the airport on the wrong date!
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The Most Forgotten Essentials
Booking.com’s research found a fascinating mix of preparation and the inevitable oversights among Indian travellers. While packing, phone chargers or adapters, toothbrushes or toothpaste, medicines, earphones, umbrellas, sunglasses, and critical travel documents were some of the most forgotten items.
Interestingly, there is also a list of things Indian travellers often leave at the destination they are travelling to. About 42% leave behind clothing items like socks, shirts, and tops during their holidays. Things like earphones, chargers or power banks, toiletries, glasses, and jewellery/watches are some items that are often left behind by Indian travellers. Wait, there is more! Important documents such as passports or IDs are also left behind, along with some truly unexpected items such as hair extensions or wigs, teeth aligners, and sometimes, even pets!
What do you often forget to add to your bag while packing for a vacation? Let us know in the comments.
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