I was 19 and on the trip of a lifetime then I drank a cocktail laced with methanol
Briefly

Ashley King, a young traveler from Calgary, experienced a troubling night in Kuta, Bali, in 2011 when her credit cards were stolen and she felt disoriented after a night out. Following a heavy night, she faced immigration issues upon arriving in New Zealand without a return ticket, exacerbating her feelings of anxiety. Despite her initial confidence from travel experiences, this ordeal led her to confront her vulnerabilities and independence in a foreign country, marking a significant turning point in her journey of self-discovery as she sought assistance and support.
In that moment, I realized how much travel had changed me. I went from feeling empowered to feeling vulnerable and anxious about the future.
The entire ordeal made me question my independence. I had to reevaluate what it meant to be alone in a foreign country.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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