Even when I used ride apps like Bolt or Yellow in Tunis, the fare showed up on the app but payment was still in cash. The few drivers who did have car...

DCC is a sneaky feature - most ATMs here, especially from Attijari and UIB, will flash the “Accept/Decline Conversion” message. Always decline. If you...

I noticed many ATMs in Turks and Caicos, like those in Grace Bay or the grocery stores....often stay out of service for hours or even days. It’s frust...

Living here long-term gives me a good sense of prices. If you're staying a month on Providenciales, plan for $70-$80/day for basics: groceries, occasi...

Living here for a while now - yes, cash is still king when it comes to taxis. A few tourist-focused services may advertise card acceptance, but in rea...

Turks and Caicos doesn’t operate a formal metro or bus system. You’ll see some minibuses and shared vans used by locals, but they’re all unofficial an...

Hostels and budget guesthouses in Turks and Caicos operate on tight margins - they often prefer cash, and some actively discourage card payments. It’s...

Living here full-time, I can tell you Amex acceptance is hit or miss. The tourist-focused economy means bigger places take it, but locals prefer Visa ...

I live here full-time and always tell visitors to skip the airport exchange desks unless they’re really stuck. The rates are inflated and usually come...