The Savvy Traveller Survival Guide
Peter John
Travel is one of our favourite activities. From the hustle of bustle of the mega-cities to sleepy mountain towns to the tranquillity and isolation of tropical islands, we love to get out there and explore the world.But globe-trotting also comes with its pitfalls. Wherever there are travellers, there are swindlers looking to relieve individuals of their money, possessions and sometimes even more. To avoid such troubles, and to get on with enjoyable and fulfilling trips, people need to get smart. This book shows you how.Travel TipsThe Savvy Traveller Survival Guide offers practical advice on avoiding the scams and hoaxes that can ruin any trip. From no-menu, rigged betting, and scenic taxi tour scams to rental damage, baksheesh, and credit card deceits – this book details scam hotspots, how the scams play out and what you can do to prevent them. The Savvy Traveller Survival Guide will help you develop an awareness and vigilance for high-risk people, activities, and environments.Forewarned is forearmed!About the AuthorPeter John is a lifelong traveller who dabbles in office work while planning his next trip. He has never knowingly scammed anyone, but has been scammed while he travelled more times than he cares to remember. He hopes that others can learn from his mistakes, which are spelled out in merciless detail in this book.Note: This title is the 2017 fully-updated edition of the book originally titled “Around The World in 80 Scams”ContentsChapter 1: Hotels and other accommodation scamsChapter 2: Transport scamsChapter 3: Cash, ATM and credit card scamsChapter 4: Travel agent and travel club scamsChapter 5: Shopping scamsChapter 6: Eating, drinking and gambling scamsChapter 7: Government scamsChapter 8: E-mail and Internet scamsChapter 9: Begging and street hustling scamsChapter 10: Extortion, blackmail and fraud scamsEpilogue: How I try to avoid being scammedAuthor: Peter JohnFirst Published: July 1st 2017 | 978-0995697829To purchase a print copy from the publisher, visit: https://www.bennionkearny.com/book/savvy-traveller-survival-guide-book-ebook-travel-tips-advice-information/Narrated by Gill Mills with TrueVoice, a Digital Replica licensed with consent, exclusively to Sounded.com.
Author - Peter John.
Narrator - Gill Mills.
Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
Travel is one of our favourite activities. From the hustle of bustle of the mega-cities to sleepy mountain towns to the tranquillity and isolation of tropical islands, we love to get out there and explore the world.But globe-trotting also comes with its pitfalls. Wherever there are travellers, there are swindlers looking to relieve individuals of their money, possessions and sometimes even more. To avoid such troubles, and to get on with enjoyable and fulfilling trips, people need to get smart. This book shows you how.Travel TipsThe Savvy Traveller Survival Guide offers practical advice on avoiding the scams and hoaxes that can ruin any trip. From no-menu, rigged betting, and scenic taxi tour scams to rental damage, baksheesh, and credit card deceits – this book details scam hotspots, how the scams play out and what you can do to prevent them. The Savvy Traveller Survival Guide will help you develop an awareness and vigilance for high-risk people, activities, and environments.Forewarned is forearmed!About the AuthorPeter John is a lifelong traveller who dabbles in office work while planning his next trip. He has never knowingly scammed anyone, but has been scammed while he travelled more times than he cares to remember. He hopes that others can learn from his mistakes, which are spelled out in merciless detail in this book.Note: This title is the 2017 fully-updated edition of the book originally titled “Around The World in 80 Scams”ContentsChapter 1: Hotels and other accommodation scamsChapter 2: Transport scamsChapter 3: Cash, ATM and credit card scamsChapter 4: Travel agent and travel club scamsChapter 5: Shopping scamsChapter 6: Eating, drinking and gambling scamsChapter 7: Government scamsChapter 8: E-mail and Internet scamsChapter 9: Begging and street hustling scamsChapter 10: Extortion, blackmail and fraud scamsEpilogue: How I try to avoid being scammedAuthor: Peter JohnFirst Published: July 1st 2017 | 978-0995697829To purchase a print copy from the publisher, visit: https://www.bennionkearny.com/book/savvy-traveller-survival-guide-book-ebook-travel-tips-advice-information/Narrated by Gill Mills with TrueVoice, a Digital Replica licensed with consent, exclusively to Sounded.com. Author - Peter John. Narrator - Gill Mills. Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
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Chapter 55
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Chapter 56
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Chapter 57
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Chapter 58
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Chapter 59
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Chapter 60
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Chapter 61
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Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 64
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Chapter 65
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Chapter 66
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Chapter 67
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Chapter 68
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Chapter 69
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Chapter 70
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Chapter 71
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Chapter 72
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Chapter 73
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Chapter 74
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Chapter 75
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Chapter 76
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Chapter 77
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Chapter 78
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Chapter 79
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Chapter 80
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Chapter 81
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