Honest Guide is a YouTube channel for people planning to visit Prague (and sometimes other places in Europe). In this video, you are warned to stay away from Euronet ATMs. Apparently, they are located only in tourist areas. They can detect when a foreign card is inserted and offers terrible exchange rates (15% less than the going rate), plus they tack on a 4 USD fee.
Avoid Euronet ATMs – they use a dirty trick to cheat tourists
Anthony Boudain's method to find the best food in a city: "provoke nerd fury online"
In this fantastic 2013 Esquire article by Anthony Boudain on what he brings and does when he travels, he included a tip for finding the best places to eat in a new city: [P]rovoke nerd fury online. Go to a number of foodie websites with discussion boards. Let's say you're going to Kuala Lumpur —… READ THE REST
Don't be a chump – check out these tourist traps to avoid if you're headed for Miami
Miami isn't known to have more tourist scams than other U.S. cities of its size, but it does have a few traps to avoid, especially in the South Beach area, according to YouTube's Wolters World (see video below). Travel vlogger Mark lists what he sees as Miami-specific scams travelers should avoid, including: • "The bait… READ THE REST
Check out the difference between a 20-cent shoeshine and a $2 dollar shoeshine in Pakistan
Karl Rock is a New Zealander YouTuber who now lives in Delhi, India. He recently went to Pakistan and got his shoes shined by two different people. One guy charged him 20 cents (the going rate for locals) and the other guy charged him $2 (the going rate for a tourist who wants to haggle… READ THE REST
The only work productivity hack you need is this laptop accessory bundle
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These pretty puzzles will give your brain a workout
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Between the stresses of work, classes, and home life, when was the last time you were able to relax and enjoy a little bit of free time? In a world of side… READ THE REST
Finally kiss annoying pop-up ads and videos goodbye with AdGuard
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