In the Marshall Islands, most budget hotels like homestays and hostels are cash-only. I used cash payments at the Arno Atoll Hostel. Even bigger place...

In Lesotho, cash rules the hostel scene. I stayed at Mokhotlong Backpackers and paid cash only. Even in Maseru, hostels expect cash, though some bigge...

Going to Iran? Skip relying on an international card. Your best bet is to arrange a prepaid Tourist Debit Card like MahCard before arrival-or be ready...

Across Guyana, it’s mostly cash-only for hostels and guesthouses. I used cash at The Maho Bay Hostel in Georgetown and couldn’t pay with my Visa. ATMs...

If you're heading to Guinea, especially Conakry, plan for a cash-first approach. Cards-Visa or otherwise-are not welcome at most hostels like Residenc...

If you’re backpacking Guadeloupe, don’t rely entirely on plastic-even though some hostels (like The GREEN in Pointe-à-Pitre) take cards, places like E...

If you’re heading to Libreville and staying in lower-budget places, skip the expectation of paying with a card. Cash-specifically CFA francs-is the no...

I'd be very cautious about relying on a card for payment. Hostels are not equipped to take cards, and even ATMs are not available for foreign cards. T...

I'd be very cautious about relying on card payments. The vast majority of hostels are not equipped to take cards. The best plan is to have a mix of Co...