I lost my ID in another country and forfeited $2,500 when my trip was cut short. Here's what I learned and how I got home.

Sat, 04/22/2023 - 07:08

I lost my ID while traveling in Canada, which ruined my planned six-day, $2,500 trip to Churchill.
After searching the streets for hours, I gave up and used my birth certificate to travel home.
Next time I travel, I won't put any essentials in my pocket, and I'll bring a backup photo ID.

I recently planned a trip to Churchill, Canada, — a tiny, frigid town that happens to be extremely remote and difficult to reach.