What was supposed to be a simple errand, buying glasses while traveling in China, quickly turned into one of my most stressful travel adventures. From wandering through the world’s biggest glasses mall to sneaking onto a sold-out train with no ticket and no working phone, I had to improvise my way back home. In this episode, I share how a normal day spiraled into chaos, what it taught me about traveling, phones, and staying calm when things go wrong.