Flying from Malaysia to America, I had an 11 hour layover in Incheon because I didn’t pay close enough attention to the departure times when booking the connecting flight.

Thankfully, it was Incheon, that airport is its own city. I found a pay-by-the-hour hotel, took a shower, then slept for six hours. I was the freshest-looking person at the gate when the flight finally did start boarding.

It was the worst delay I ever had, but also in a way the best.