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Tourist stuck at top of stairs with suitcase—plan to get down goes viral
"As a Croatian, this is the most exciting thing to happen to us in over 30 years," said one commenter.
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Viral Suitcase Descent in Croatia Sparks Global Discussion on Travel Challenges
A video depicting a woman's unconventional method of transporting her suitcase down a long flight of stairs in Croatia has unexpectedly gone viral, captivating millions worldwide and even making headlines on Croatian news. The short clip, shared by her daughter Lena Moriarty, shows the woman humorously pushing her large brown suitcase down a steep, winding stone staircase, rather than carrying it. The video quickly amassed over 20 million views and 1.6 million likes across social media platforms. The author, Lena Moriarty, expressed surprise at its virality, noting in her video overlay, "the fact that this video of my mom has accumulated 5 million views and ended up on the Croatian news." The incident has sparked a lively debate online, with many viewers empathizing with the woman's predicament, citing the challenging terrain often encountered in European travel destinations. One commenter wrote, "I think I’ve walked up these exact steps and I understand her actions 🤣." Others, however, raised concerns about safety, with one user stating, "Do.. yall… really not get how dangerous this is? You could have killed someone." Despite the mixed reactions, the video has brought a lighthearted, albeit cautionary, spotlight on the realities of navigating travel with luggage in picturesque, yet sometimes difficult, locations.
