Tourist traps
What to Know Before You Go to Bali: Traps, Rules and Times to Avoid
What to know before Bali: temple rules, the Monkey Forest, scooter risks, money changer tricks, Bali belly and alternatives to the most crowded spots.
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Planning, transportation, money, mobile data and packing: what to know before you go.
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Egypt Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For at the Pyramids, in the Bazaar and on the Nile
Common tourist traps in Egypt: camel offers at the pyramids, fake guides, baksheesh demands, papyrus and perfume shops, and how to protect yourself.
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Fethiye vs. Marmaris: How to Choose Based on Your Travel Style
We compared Fethiye and Marmaris on nature, beaches, nightlife, family vacations, boat tours and transportation. Which one suits you better?
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International Travel Checklist: 30 Things to Check Before You Go
What to check before an international trip: passport and visa, money and cards, internet and eSIM, health, packing, digital security and getting ready to leave home.
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Istanbul Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For and What to Avoid
Common tourist traps in Istanbul: the shoe-shine trick, taxis, bar bills, carpet shops and alternatives to the most crowded spots.
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Italy Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For in Rome, Venice and Florence
Common tourist traps in Italy: ZTL fines, the coperto charge, fake ticket sellers, the bracelet trick, Venice’s entry fee and alternatives to the crowds.
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Paris Tourist Traps: From the Petition Scam to the Bracelet Trick
The most common tourist traps in Paris: the petition scam, the gold ring, the bracelet trick, fake tickets, the metro and alternatives to crowded spots.
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Spain Tourist Traps: What to Watch Out For From Barcelona to Seville
Common tourist traps in Spain: pickpockets on Las Ramblas, the stain trick, rosemary sellers, fake tickets and alternatives to crowded spots.
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Thailand Tourist Traps: “The Palace Is Closed Today” and Other Classics
Common tourist traps in Thailand: the closed-palace lie, tuk-tuk tours, gem shops, the jet ski damage scam and unethical animal tours.
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Visa-Free Travel: A Planning Guide and Checklist
How to plan a visa-free trip: entry types, official sources, passport validity, onward tickets, transit rules and common mistakes, whatever passport you hold.