10 Things I Hate About Traveling

6. Scams

In some countries in South America, you have to be careful as it can be dangerous — but in South East Asia the main concern are the scams. They’re everywhere, especially if you’re crossing borders between countries.

It can be quite annoying to always have your guard up so you’re not paying more for your food or a taxi ride, or even buying a fake entrance ticket. You should always read about the classic scams in a certain destination so you don’t end up becoming a victim of them.

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