I visited regional destinations on a US $60/day budget - guesthouses ₼30, meals ₼7-10, minibuses ₼3-5. Affordable travel in Azerbaijan means you can g...

I got stuck once trying to pay in Visa with a street taxi - they just shook their head. But all Bolt rides were smooth, thanks to my Mastercard linked...

I learned quick: say no to their conversion. That ATM USD offer always included about a 6% fee. Select “Without Conversion” so you get manat at fair b...

I found most taxis in Nassau will only take cash (B$10-20 for short rides). But when I booked via Bahamas Ride, the fare showed upfront and I paid wit...

I rode several routes around Nassau for B$1, using only cash. No tap cards or app in sight. Bahamas transit remains fully cash-dependent. I refilled m...

A hostel in Grand Bahama accepted my Mastercard with no fuss, while another required cash after their terminal broke. The third offered card but tacke...

Amex got through once at a fancy rooftop bar in Nassau, but declined at every dive bar and ATM. Mastercard worked at CIBC ATM and local shops without ...

I got stung by using the Nassau airport exchange counter - they offered B$1 for about US $0.90, versus ATM rate of US $1=B$1. Save money by using bank...

I relied on CIBC FirstCaribbean machines at the airport and near Arawak Cay. My Citi Mastercard managed B$1,000 per withdrawal; they charged B$5 but C...