Travel tips

      Jun 8, 2018• by cuban_adventures

      What currency is best to take to Cuba

      Most foreign credit cards do not work in Cuba, so tourists generally take cash with them on their visit, at least as a back-up plan if they lose their card, or if it ends up not working. The best...

      Apr 4, 2018• by Clem

      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...

      May 24, 2018• by Clem

      Exchanging Lao kip in Chiang Mai Thailand

      Lao kip are hard to exchange outside Laos. But if you happen to be in Chiang Mai, there is a currency exchange that accepts LAK (Lao kip). The exchange rate is not the best, but it's better...

      Mar 22, 2018• by Clem

      Exchange your Lao kip before leaving Laos

      The currency in Laos is the Lao kip (code LAK). It is very hard to exchange it outside of Laos, and if by miracle you find a place willing to do so, the exchange rate will likely be very bad. Another...

      May 10, 2018• by liu_tw

      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...

      Feb 16, 2018• by Luis78

      Take a picture of your tickets and receipts!

      Always take a second to take a picture of every ticket, ATM receipt, invoice, etc, when travelling (and even when not travelling after all). It can turn very useful if: You lose your ticket You...