I discovered a hidden camera in our Airbnb — and the host’s chilling response forever changed my view of travel safety.

The world seemed to crumble beneath my feet. My heart was pounding, and without a word, I started packing our things back into the suitcases. A few minutes later, we were outside, speeding away from that house that no longer felt like a home.

From relief to fear.
We pulled into a restaurant two towns away, parked under the harsh glare of neon lights, and tried to catch our breath. I opened my laptop and wrote a furious review, warning future travelers about the hidden camera we had discovered.

I expected silence, or even a denial from the host. Instead, a few minutes later, a notification appeared.

The host had replied.