Most Common Scams Around the World

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 03:42 pmTouristy locations can be breeding grounds for crimes or scams of opportunity. We’ve lived around the United States, Europe, Australia and have traveled to nearly 70 countries. We know that people worldwide are generally good natured, but we’ve had some sketchy encounters with shady characters. We have…

Alex giving a thumbs up at a Dubai souk in the UAE

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.