The realization you’ve gone to the wrong place sucks. It’s not just the time wasted, but the inconvenience. Two Australian newlyweds came face-to-face with a scenario a thousand times worse that realizing your large thin-crust pizza is waiting for you at a Domino’s across town.
Travel agent accidentally sends World Cup fans to the wrong country
This is truly a Tale of Two Cities
Ian Walton
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Orin and Melissa van Lingen thought they were heading to Salvador, Brazil to watch the Netherlands take on Spain. When they got off the plane they realized a SNAFU by their travel agent actually sent them to SAN Salvador, capital of El Salvador, a city with an extensive gang problem and high murder rate.
Here’s a quick breakdown on the key differences between the two cities.
| City | Salvador, Brazil | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Population | 2.6 million | 567,000 |
| Nickame | Capital of Happiness | None |
| Events | 2014 World Cup | Applied to host 2015 beach World Cup |
| Claim to fame | Third best beach in the world | 90+ murders per 100,000 residents |
Thankfully the couple are in one piece and on their way to the proper Salvador. We hope they enjoyed their stay in San Salvador.
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