Category Archives: Travel Scam of the Week
19/03: Wheely helpful
where: East and Western Africa how it works: ignorance Driving through a small town, you may be flagged down by a helpful-seeming individual who want to point out that something is wrong with your car. The problem is usually something
19/03: Wheely helpful
where: East and Western Africa how it works: ignorance Driving through a small town, you may be flagged down by a helpful-seeming individual who want to point out that something is wrong with your car. The problem is usually something
12/03: No Touching!
where: South-east Asia how it works: intimidation Browsing the duty free and picking up a bottle of weird-looking liqueur to look coser, you may find yourself handcuffed by the airport cops for handling or “attempting to steal” the merchandise. With
12/03: No Touching!
where: South-east Asia how it works: intimidation Browsing the duty free and picking up a bottle of weird-looking liqueur to look coser, you may find yourself handcuffed by the airport cops for handling or “attempting to steal” the merchandise. With
5/03: Tip please
where: Less developed countries how it works: ignorance of culture In some Asian countries, baksheesh (tipping, gifts or expected bribery) is simply a way of getting things done. Want to board your train faster? No berths left in the carriage?
5/03: Tip please
where: Less developed countries how it works: ignorance of culture In some Asian countries, baksheesh (tipping, gifts or expected bribery) is simply a way of getting things done. Want to board your train faster? No berths left in the carriage?
27/02: Flight or flight?
where: China and India how it works: pity followed by intimidation Strolling the streets, you may come across a group of angry young people physically assaulting a weaker individual, usually a stooped and older man. Should you run to his
27/02: Flight or flight?
where: China and India how it works: pity followed by intimidation Strolling the streets, you may come across a group of angry young people physically assaulting a weaker individual, usually a stooped and older man. Should you run to his
