From my trip, the National Bank of Tuvalu ATM in Funafuti gave me a decent rate, though I had to wait in line because there aren’t many machines. The ...

Honestly, in Wallis and Futuna, the ATM in Mata Utu was super straightforward and had a substantially better rate than the airport’s money exchange. I...

Budget travel tip: carry enough cash for taxis in the Marshall Islands. Drivers won’t accept card or app payments. I stayed near Laura and got USD at ...

If you’re planning to take taxis in Nauru, make sure you bring cash. No drivers accept cards or apps. The ATMs are limited and sometimes empty, so get...

If you want to get around Norfolk Island without any hassle, use cash to pay your taxis. Drivers don’t accept cards or payment apps. Luckily, the ANZ ...

My take: cash is king for taxis in Vanuatu. Port Vila has some taxis with card readers but only a few. Most drivers prefer cash, and it’s less hassle ...

For anyone new to this: always decline the conversion prompt when taking out cash in Niue. It’s a trick to make more money through bad rates and extra...

Cards or payment apps don’t work well for taxis in Timor-Leste. Local drivers expect cash, so have enough on hand. Hostels like Alola Esperança recomm...

The better rate is definitely with an ATM withdrawal, hands down. Airport exchange services take a cut with a poor rate and often have hidden fees. I ...