Don’t Fall for These 10 Scary Traveler Scams

2. The ‘Free’ Gift

This scam may be old hat, but it’s far from out of favor. It begins by a stranger offering you a small, and presumably “free” gift. It could be a rosary, long-stem rose, or a hip-hop mixtape. The item is irrelevant. The important thing to note is that the stranger will offer it for free. Once you accept the gift, they’ll then demand compensation. Your refusal may be met with intimidation by a suddenly appearing group of friends.

Avoiding this one is simple, don’t accept anything from strangers. Free or not, accepting strange wares from strange people in a strange country should be completely off limits.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.