I wouldn't count on it. The transportation system on Bonaire is very informal, so cards are a non-starter. You'll need to pay the driver directly in c...

Yemen is 100% cash-based when it comes to hotel. Hostels, guesthouses, even mid-level hotels will not accept Visa or Mastercard. Places in Sana’a like...

Here’s the reality in Venezuela: cards won’t help you at hostels. Small places in Caracas, Mérida, or along the coast are cash-only. Bring USD in clea...

If you’re heading to Tuvalu, plan ahead. There’s no real hostel scene, just small hotels and guesthouses, and they are strictly cash-only. The country...

Here’s the deal with Syria: every hostel and guesthouse you stay in will want cash, no exceptions. Places like Al Rabie in Damascus and Beit Wakil in ...

Here’s the reality: Sudan’s banking system is cut off internationally, so cards are useless. That means every hostel, guesthouse, or hotel in Khartoum...

If you’re planning Somalia, forget about card payments at hostels or guesthouses. The only currency that works smoothly is USD cash, with Somali shill...

My advice: treat the Solomon Islands as a cash-only destination. Hostels in Honiara like Rekona Lodge or Pacific Casino Hostel don’t take cards. ATMs ...

My advice for Sint Maarten: yes, hostels like SXM Hostel or Seaview Beach Hotel accept cards, and ATMs are widely available dispensing USD. But don’t ...