Thai ATM swallowed my card!

"For security reasons all cards that have been retained by ATMs are destroyed." (Bangkok Bank Website) This is now the stated policy of all Thai Banks. In the case of overseas visitors using cards to...

Currency of India

The National Currency of India is the Indian Rupee, which is available in denominations of 1, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000. There are coins for 1, 2, 5 and 10. Banking in India has become...

Korean ATMs: withdrawing money in South Korea without fees

If you own a foreign credit card, such as a Visa or a Mastercard, most ATMs in South Korea will have withdrawal fees (usually from around ₩3,000 to around ₩5,000) for international...

ATM fees in Taiwan

Most of ATMs in Taiwan don't have fees for international withdrawals, including Visa / Mastercard. However, some ATMs might make you pay a fee (usually NTD 100). So unless you're in a big hurry...

Unveiling the Perfect Time for Paradise: When to Visit Kovalam

Kerala, with its emerald backwaters, verdant hill stations, and pristine beaches, beckons travelers year-round. But for those planning Kerala tour packages from Mumbai and dreaming of sun-kissed days...

Thursday Travel : Ghibli Clock, Tokyo, Japan

This is one of Tokyo's hidden gems. The massive Ghibli Clock is located in front of the Nittele Tower (the headquarters of Nippon Television). It was created by Hayao Miyazaki, the well-known...