The oldest travel document in existence was issued in 1636 to Sir Thomas Littleton. It was written on parchment in intricate handwriting and included the signature of the English King Charles I. It granted the right to possess the amount of 50 pounds sterling, suitcases, and essential belongings. It was so big it had to be folded several times to fit in a pocket. Today’s travel passports are all light, compact, and serve as a pass to a person’s dream vacation.

We at Bright Side appreciate the sense of humor of internet users who have shared unlucky photos from their journeys. There’s also a bonus waiting for you at the end of the article — a cool story from an Australian resident that can affect your decision to go to this country on vacation.

1. “We visited Mount Rushmore.”

25. “I will never forget the day that I traveled 8 hours to London to see Big Ben only to find out that it’s being restored.”

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26. “My parents are on vacation in South Africa. I asked whether or not they had seen anything interesting yet.”

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Bonus: “I live in Australia. Found my cat playing with this ’toy’ behind the couch.”

© KindKoala / Imgur

Do you have any “unsuccessful” photos from your trips?