As a content creator, your hard work – hours of filming, editing, and storytelling – builds not just your brand but your livelihood. However, a new form of copyright infringement, which I call the Snip-and-Steal Scam, is targeting creators. These copyright infringers take your viral, long-format videos from platforms like YouTube, snip them into reels or […]
Europe is a traveller’s paradise, but it has its pitfalls. From overtourism to tourist scams, it’s important to stay vigilant. In this post, I’ll explain the most common scams and bad behaviours to watch out for during your European adventure. 1. Organised begging In cities like Prague, beggars are often part of professional networks managed […]
Travelling should be a joyous experience, but that wasn’t the case with my parent’s stay in Budapest! I’ll walk you through their disgusting ordeal at a hotel in Budapest and tell you exactly how I got them a refund. Who pooped in the hotel shower? After checking out and boarding a train to Vienna, my […]
New York City is a fantastic place to explore and eat, but you will likely come across scammers targeting tourists. So, let’s break down the most common scams to help you travel safely and enjoy your time in the Big Apple. 1. The Disney Characters Scam As you wander through Times Square, you might encounter […]
Kathmandu is a hotbed for tourist scams. Especially the Thamel area, where most of the city’s hotels and foreign tourists are. You’ll be approached all day long in this area by touts, drug dealers, and seedy dance bar promoters while the Police just stand there. The basic rule is, don’t talk to anyone approaching you […]
Unbelievably, counterfeit water is a thing you need to avoid while travelling in India! Bootleggers slightly modify a legitimate water brand to fool you, and the store owners sell it because they earn more profit from this cheaper product. Some of the fake brands include: Bilseir, Bisferi, Bisllari, Beslare, Belsri, Brislei, Blissli, and many more. […]
Scams targetting tourists in India happen in all the major tourist cities, especially New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, where most tourists go. You need to know the following before travelling to India! India Survival Guide Table of contents
Food and drink have the potential to wreck 4 to 7 days of your trip in India while you recover in bed (or on the throne). Stomach infections, aka Delhi Belly, are the primary ailment travellers face on their trip. I’ve had several cases of different stomach infections from food and water over the years. […]
Buses, and more so trains, are the most common method of public transport for visitors to India when flights aren’t available or you just want to experience an Indian train adventure. Trains are a fun, comfortable, and economical way to travel between cities. A smooth train ride through the deserts and villages of Rajasthan is […]
Souvenirs are a great reminder of all the diverse and beautiful places you have been to in India. India also produces some incredible products that they’re known worldwide for. You might want a warm and light cashmere shawl, saffron, a Taj Mahal replica made of marble, a banarasi silk saree, Indian spices, or maybe to […]