14 Funny Situations You Might Come Across in Your Travels

9. Cockroaches, Big Moths, or Frogs in the Room

The day you wake up with a frog jumping on your chest, you’ll know how distressing it can be! Beach huts are the perfect place for unwanted visitors, and when you travel to tropical countries, these encounters become much more likely.

Sometimes, it’s impossible to sleep when you can see a moth the size of a kite resting quietly on the wall or if you know there might be cockroaches under your bed. Flying cockroaches are the worst, as they can be as big (and frightening) as small bats!

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