Had a funny moment in Tashkent when I tried tapping my Revolut card on a bus validator - nothing happened, people laughed. Lesson learned. Cash is sti...

Use ATMs in Uzbekistan if you want the best currency exchange rate - especially in Tashkent or big cities. I use Hamkorbank and Trustbank ATMs, both g...

In Bukhara, taxis are still mostly informal - like random guys with cars. Some do use apps, but I mostly paid cash. I tried asking about card payment ...

We traveled in April 2024 and budgeted around $60/day for two - it was more than enough. Most hotels included breakfast, and we ate street food or mid...

You might get lucky with Amex at a higher-end Vatican gift shop, but I wouldn’t count on it. Even in the museum, I had to switch to Mastercard to comp...

You won’t find public ATMs inside Vatican walls, but that’s not a problem. I used a BNL ATM right off Via dei Corridori - fast, no foreign transaction...

Visited Vatican City in May and struggled at three artisan shops - they only accepted chip-and-signature systems from Italian banks. After that I used...

Spent a long weekend around Vatican City in April. I budgeted €90/day, allowing for mid-range dining, guided tours, and transport. Museum ticket was €...

In early May I took a taxi from St. Peter’s Square back to central Rome. I used my Maestro debit card at the station kiosk, but the onboard ride requi...