Common Scams in Krakow and Eastern Europe to Avoid

Last updated on February 12th, 2024 at 12:34 pmKrakow can be a great place to visit. Poland’s second largest city and most visited destination offers a wonderful mix of interesting history and great nightlife. Unfortunately, like other popular Eastern European cities like Prague, Budapest and Riga, the boom in tourism has also seen a spike…

horse and carriage ride in Krakow

Budapest drinks scam – Don’t Fall Victim!

Last updated on August 20th, 2026 at 03:55 pmBudapest is a beautiful city and a destination we’ve enjoyed re-visiting multiple times. But if you’re a guy, particularly a lone guy meandering around the touristy Vaci St. or in close proximity, be wary. I had read about the Budapest drinks scam but was still surprised to…

A stack of Hungarian forints scattered, ranging in denominations.