Airport exchange counters in Afghanistan often offer uncompetitive rates, especially for EUR or GBP. I used my Wise card at a Maiwand Bank ATM and got...

I stuck to pre-booked rides through hotel staff or trusted drivers in Bamyan and Kabul. Always paid in cash. Even when I asked about cards or apps, I ...

I was based in Kabul for a remote project for three weeks. Decent Wi-Fi at coworking spots like “TechShah” and a good Airbnb setup cost me $400/month....

I had a good experience using an Afghan United Bank ATM in Kabul with my international Visa card. It worked smoothly and didn’t reject the card, but t...

Yeah, it's a scammy trick. I used an Afghan United Bank ATM in Herat - screen said 17,000 AFN but “converted” it to dollars at some joke of a rate. I ...

You’ll definitely need cash. Took taxis all over Constantine and Tlemcen, and not one accepted card or app payments. Even the Yassir app, which works ...

Algiers has a surprisingly efficient metro, but it’s old-school. You have to buy a paper ticket for each ride - cash only at the vending booths. Same ...

I pre-booked a co-living space in Algiers thinking I could pay by card - nope. The listing online accepted card for the booking fee, but the balance h...

Just finished a month working remotely from Oran and Algiers, and I can confirm: Amex cards in Algeria are rarely accepted. Even larger chains like Ib...