Tag Archives: Rip-offs

Malaysia or Jakarta?

Previously on my trip to Bali, I wrote about our experiences of watching Barong Dance in Batubulan. Then we headed off to Kintamani – the mountainous area on the North East part the island which is famous for its beautiful … Continue reading

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Rip-off Encounters in Traveling

One of the major setbacks experienced by most people when they go traveling is their encounter with a rip-off. An encounter with a rip-off can drive some people into a mental frenzy for many reasons. They may be angry with … Continue reading

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Obsolete Currency

Imagine landing at the airport of a foreign land and upon clearing everything at the airport terminal you’ll go and catch at taxi with your head held high and ask to be sent to your hotel. Then upon arriving at … Continue reading

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The Magnificent Besakih Temple and Hypnotic Kecak Dance

Besakih Temple Besakih Temple at the foothill of Mount Agung is a place not to be missed when you come to Bali. It is a very interesting place to visit and even more interesting is how the people there rip … Continue reading

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The Infamous Fraudulent Taxi Services in Ho Chi Minh City

My first day in Saigon didn’t go off quite well. Sharing a taxi with a Russian couple, we had almost become victims of the infamous taxi fraud in Saigon. Mind to tell you that taking a taxi in HCMC is … Continue reading

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