Travel Tales That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
At first glance, travel seems all about tickets, timetables, and destinations—but sometimes the real adventures are the ones that make us laugh until we cry. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, life throws in a priest smuggling a strange item through customs,
a little boy giving theology an unexpected twist, or a bus ride turned into an aromatic battle between Chanel No. 5 and garlic. These stories might sound absurd—but that’s exactly what makes them so wonderfully human.
The Heavenly Smuggler: A Hairy Situation at Customs
Returning from a luxurious getaway in Switzerland, a well-dressed woman found herself seated beside a kindly priest. Nervously, she leaned closer.
“Father, may I ask a small favor? It’s… delicate.”
“Of course, my child,” he said warmly.
“I bought this expensive hair-removal device—far beyond the customs limit. Could you perhaps carry it under your robe?”
The priest hesitated. “I suppose… but I cannot lie.”
“Perfect. No words are needed—just let it be.”
At customs, the officer greeted the priest respectfully.
“Anything to declare, Father?”
“From my head to my waist, nothing to declare,” the priest said serenely.
“And from your waist down?”
“Well… there’s something special down there. A small device made for ladies—and it’s never been used.”
The officer turned beet-red, then waved him through. “Move along, Father. Bless you!”
Little Johnny and the Divine Hitchhiker
Young Johnny was hauling his weekend belongings to his dad’s house in his little red wagon. Halfway up a hill, he groaned, “This thing is so heavy!”
A nearby priest called out, “Careful with your words, Johnny. The Lord hears everything.”
Johnny squinted at his wagon. “Everywhere?”
“Yes. In church, in the trees… even walking beside you.”
Johnny thought hard. “Is He in here too?”
“Yes, He’s there too.”
Johnny threw up his hands. “Well then tell Him to get out and help me push!”
A Scented Bus Ride with Chanel and Garlic
Public transport can be unpredictable—but rarely as aromatic as this.
One morning, I sat beside a sophisticated woman who looked straight out of a Paris runway. Elegant coat, pearls, and a cloud of perfume that could make flowers jealous.
“Excuse me,” I said, “your perfume is incredible. What’s it called?”
“Chanel. Straight from Paris,” she replied with a smile.
All was peaceful—until I added a touch of my own scent.
She gasped. “Good heavens! What is that smell?”
“Garlic. I’m from Gilroy, California—the garlic capital of the world,” I admitted sheepishly.
She turned to the window, probably wondering whether Chanel made air fresheners.
Conclusion
In a world that often feels too serious, these slices of life remind us that laughter is essential travel gear. A clever priest outsmarting customs, a kid rewriting the rules of faith, or a perfume showdown on a bus—all these moments prove that joy hides in the most ordinary places. Sometimes, the best trips aren’t the ones that take us far—they’re the ones that make us laugh along the way.