Hey, that's a tough spot to be in, but don't panic. I had a similar thing happen to me in Cotonou last year with a Credit Suisse card. First, immediat...

If you’re mainly looking at travel use, a credit card is usually safer than a debit card because of fraud protection and higher acceptance. For Indian...

In Vanuatu, minibuses are the main form of transport, especially in Port Vila. They’re all cash-based, with fares usually 150-300 vatu depending on th...

In Timor-Leste, everything transport-related is cash-only. Dili’s mikrolets (minibuses) cost about $0.25-$0.50 per ride, and long-distance buses charg...

In Suriname, minibuses and shared taxis in Paramaribo are all cash-based. Drivers take Surinamese dollars (SRD), with fares usually 5-20 SRD depending...

Public buses and taxis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines mostly operate on a cash basis. I tried using my card once at a taxi and they didn’t accept...

In Saint Barthelemy, cash is king especially for public transport like minibuses and taxis. Most drivers don’t accept cards, and the island’s small si...

For getting around on Norfolk Island, you should absolutely carry cash. There is no formal public transport system, and you'll rely on taxis or rental...

You must carry cash for public transport in Nauru. In fact, there is no formal public transport system at all. The only way to get around is by taxi, ...