During her recent trip to Georgia, Brazilian digital influencer Gkay, who boasts over 20 million followers on social media, shared the unfortunate news of losing her luggage. The misplaced bag, lost for almost a week, contained valuable items including designer handbags, jewelry, and clothing.
On Sunday, September 22, Gkay took to her Instagram Stories to express her frustrations. "Bom dia, gente. E a resposta é: Não! Nenhum sinal da mala, ninguém entrou em contato comigo, estamos tentando agora com o Aeroporto de Paris, enfim... Se alguém puder me ajudar, vou agradecer muito porque não sei mais o que fazer. Já tentei de tudo. Vai fazer sete dias já!!!" she lamented.
The luggage incident has not been Gkay’s only travel woe. While sharing her adventures, she also showed pictures of herself enjoying the winter activities. On September 20, she posted about visiting a ski station and humorously described needing to ride a tractor due to heavy snow on the ground. "Vocês têm noção do nível da neve? A gente está voltando de trator. Vim bater na Geórgia para dar um rolê de trator," she said. Her excitement, though, was tempered as she later struggled to walk in the deep snow, jokingly stating, "A queda! Estou ficando atoladinha, me ajuda aqui."
Gkay’s lost bag holds high-value items from various luxury brands. Among the contents are three designer handbags, including pieces by YSL and Chanel, along with a leather coat from GCDS, and even intimate clothing. She described her luggage as containing things she had never used, making it even more devastating for her to part with them.
"Tem bolsa YSL, um casaco de couro da GCDS e a bota também. Um sacolão de calcinha. Sei lá, gente, se alguém puder ajudar, vou agradecer muito porque não sei mais o que fazer, já tentei de tudo. Vai fazer sete dias já," she detailed, highlighting her desperation. Despite reaching out to the airport and Air France, Gkay reported receiving no updates whatsoever on her luggage.
Her followers have been rallying behind her as she navigates this tough situation, sending messages of support and sharing their own travel mishaps. Many can relate to the frustration of lost luggage, as it remains one of the common grievances travelers face.
Meanwhile, Gkay continues to update her fans on her travel experiences, punctuating her social media feed with engaging posts about her adventures, including beautiful landscapes and winter sports. Yet, the shadow of her lost luggage still looms large, capturing the attention of her audience.
Having arrived with considerable baggage, she had shared playful posts showcasing her extensive haul prior to her loss. Recently, she was spotted at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport amid several suitcases, only to later grapple with the reality of one missing bag.
The influencer, currently extending her stay until 2025, remains hopeful about retrieving her belongings, and her story serves as both a personal encounter and common travel mishap, drawing sympathy from her followers worldwide.
Gkay has shown resilience, balancing her disappointment with the joys of travel, updating her fans about her picturesque moments. There's no doubt her story resonates with many who have faced similar trials, emphasizing the unpredictability of travel experiences.
For now, as she continues to explore Georgia and document her adventures, many are keeping their fingers crossed for Gkay's lost luggage to make its way back to her.
