Great Escapes: She Was a Broke Teenager Stranded in a Strange Town. Then Two Nuns Saved the Day

Great Escapes is a series about how sometimes travel doesn't go as planned, and how those moments often lead to the best stories. From a daring rescue atop the highest mountain in the Alps, to the moment two American tourists realized they were trapped inside a centuries-old Scottish castle. Read along with the second episode at cnn.com/travel. We'd love to hear your feedback on this episode. Let us know what you think by contacting CNN Travel via the contact form embedded in our articles. Writer & Narrator: Francesca Street Producer: Dan Bloom Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Editor: David Allan Global Editor, CNN Travel: Barry Neild VP, Digital Franchises: Robert Boyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices