I used taxis a couple of times in Rarotonga and every driver said the same: no cards, only cash. It’s not like in New Zealand where cards are accepted...

My advice for China is to forget about card payments in taxis. You’ll either need to adapt to WeChat/Alipay or stick to cash. When I stayed near Peopl...

When I was in Cape Verde, I always had escudos on me for taxis. On Sal, a driver let me pay in euros, but it cost me more than if I’d used local money...

My experience was all cash. Stayed near St. Lawrence Gap and none of the taxis I used accepted cards. They prefer Barbadian dollars, though US dollars...

Qatar is extremely card-friendly. Whether you’re at a backpacker hostel or a mid-range hotel, card payments are the standard. I never had anyone ask m...

If you’re backpacking PNG, expect cash-only across hostels. ATMs can be a hassle too, sometimes empty, sometimes down. Best approach is withdraw from ...

Don’t assume cards will get you far once you leave the capital. In Bocas, Puerto Viejo side trips, and San Blas tours, it was all cash. Hostels often ...

If you’re backpacking Pakistan, plan for a cash-based trip. Even if you see “card accepted” online, the network issues or lack of machines mean you’ll...

Norway is very card-friendly. Hostels accept debit and credit, and no one batted an eye when I tapped to pay for a tiny amount. If you’re used to coun...