I stayed at Al Rabie in Damascus and Beit Wakil in Aleppo, and while both only took cash, I honestly didn’t mind. The owners were incredibly welcoming...

Despite the cash-only situation, I found Sudan very manageable. I stayed in Khartoum at the Acropole Hotel, and while they only accepted cash, the sta...

I was in Hargeisa recently, and while I didn’t find a typical hostel, I stayed at a budget guesthouse that only took cash. It wasn’t a problem though-...

I had a great time in the Solomons, but you really need to be prepared for a cash-based setup. I stayed at Rekona Lodge in Gizo and it was cash up fro...

I had zero issues with card payments in Sint Maarten. I stayed at SXM Hostel near Simpson Bay-paid with Mastercard straight away. Restaurants and bars...

I just finished a trip in Senegal and loved it! I stayed at ViaVia Dakar and while they only took CFA francs, the vibe was so welcoming that the payme...

I loved how easy Palau made it to pay. I stayed at DW Motel in Koror and my Visa went through immediately at check-in. Even the diveshops and restaura...

Niue was honestly super easy compared to some Pacific islands. I stayed at Namukulu Cottages and my card went through no problem-Visa worked perfectly...

My trip to Niger was definitely off the beaten path but really rewarding. I stayed at Résidence Tenere in Niamey and while they only accepted CFA cash...