Cash is king for street taxis, but apps help in big cities. In Bogotá and Medellín, I tried waving down taxis but none took cards. All wanted pesos in...

I tested a bunch of ATMs in Bogotá: Bancolombia? 28,500 COP fee and a tiny 600k limit. Banco de Bogotá was nearly as bad. BBVA gave a higher limit (2....

I used Amex at the Hilton in Bogotá, at Crepes & Waffles, and some stores in malls all fine. But try using it at a hostel, small restaurant, or lo...

I withdrew cash in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena - no issues at all. But I was careful to only use ATMs attached to bank branches or inside malls, a...

Happened to me at a BanColombia ATM in Laureles, Medellín. No error, no beep - just took the card and ended the session. I went to the branch next doo...

I booked through Hostelworld and thought payment was done - nope. Most hostels only charge a 10% deposit, and the rest is due on arrival - often in ca...

Bogotá TransMilenio is cash to load, not tap-to-pay. Took the TransMilenio every day in Bogotá. You can’t tap your Visa or Mastercard directly at the ...

I hit “Accept” on a Servibanca ATM in Cartagena because I thought it would lock in a known amount in AUD. Later checked and saw the exchange rate was ...

ATM wins hands down - even with 220 THB fee. I landed in Bangkok and checked the SuperRich exchange counter at Suvarnabhumi - their USD to THB rate wa...