Tourist Traps

Common scams and tourist-focused tricks that travellers encounter in popular destinations worldwide. Articles cover overpriced restaurants, street vendor tactics, attraction guides, and pickpocket schemes.

Bars and Restaurants Abroad

How to avoid getting cheated at bars and restaurants when traveling abroad.

How to Avoid Being Scammed Abroad

Protect yourself from common scams while traveling abroad, from street games to timeshare schemes.

Public Attractions: Private Guided Tours, Cheap Deals and Scams

Avoid overpaying and falling for tourist scams by knowing what entry fees should cost and where to find genuine discounts on popular attractions.

Street Merchants Abroad

How street merchants operate in cities worldwide, from fake goods to handcrafted items, and what risks come with buying from unlicensed traders.

Thieves, Con Artists and Other Hustlers

Understand the common theft tactics tourists face and how to protect yourself from pickpockets and con artists abroad.