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                        <title>RE: Scubarob&#039;s Warnings about Travel Scams</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-scams/scubarobs-warnings-about-travel-scams/#post-10</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Tripadvisor ensures best rates and real reviews; however, judge your tour provider by professionalism rather than price. You might be not his target customer.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tripadvisor ensures best rates and real reviews; however, judge your tour provider by professionalism rather than price. You might be not his target customer.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Scubarob&#039;s Warnings about Travel Scams</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-scams/scubarobs-warnings-about-travel-scams/#post-9</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ciao. What about overpriced tours in hotels? Is it worth paying the difference with alternatives like tripadvisor?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ciao. What about overpriced tours in hotels? Is it worth paying the difference with alternatives like tripadvisor?</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://scubarob.love/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>eli</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Saving and Additional Income</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/working-abroad/saving-and-additional-income/#post-8</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 17:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[House Sitting and Hostel WorkWhile not directly providing income it allows saving. Trusted House Sitters offers the best options for homeowners and sitters, but you should also consider Hous...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>House Sitting and Hostel Work</strong></p><p>While not directly providing income it allows saving. <a href="http://www.trustedhousesitters.com" target="true">Trusted House Sitters</a> offers the best options for homeowners and sitters, but you should also consider <a href="http://housecarers.com" target="true">HouseCarers.com</a> and <a href="http://mindmyhouse.com" target="true">MindMyHouse.com</a>. Additional resources include <a href="http://couchsurfing.com" target="true">Couchsurfing</a>, <a href="http://hosteljobs.net" target="true">HostelJobs</a>, <a href="http://workaway.info" target="true">Workaway</a>, and <a href="http://worldpackers.com" target="true">WorldPackers</a>.</p><p><strong>Seasonal Work</strong></p><p>From bartender to divemaster, from boat steward or hostess to gardener you can pick up any job involved with the pre-season or tourists season of the place you like. Consider also teaching your own language or English; take a look at <a href="http://greenhearttravel.org" target="true">Green Heart Travel</a> or <a href="http://italki.com" target="true">Italki</a>.</p><p><strong>Qualified Work</strong></p><p>If your skills are in demand, you may secure a professional internship. Try <a href="http://allianceabroad.com" target="true">Alliance Abroad</a>.</p><p><strong>Taxes</strong></p><p>If you find a regular job, remember you have to pay taxes in the country you work, but you have to show your home country you have paid for it. For instance, as an American working in France, you still have to file with the IRS to show that you have paid French income tax.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Tips to Travel Safe</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-tips/tips-to-travel-safe/#post-7</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Useful, but you&#039;re really taking out all the fun 😜 Why am I supposed to wear more underwear than a boy?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Useful, but you're really taking out all the fun 😜 </p><p>Why am I supposed to wear more underwear than a boy?</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://scubarob.love/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>TrickyTraveler</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Scubarob&#039;s Warnings about Travel Scams</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-scams/scubarobs-warnings-about-travel-scams/#post-6</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi WanderingPaul!!! 😀 😀 😀 Well, although in some way they are, this is not the type of scam I&#039;m referring to. Check my page on travel tips.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi WanderingPaul!!! 😀 😀 😀 </p><pre>Well, although in some way they are, this is not the type of scam I'm referring to. Check my <a href="http://scubarob.love/travel-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="travel tips (opens in a new tab)">page on travel tips</a>.</pre>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Scubarob&#039;s Warnings about Travel Scams</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-scams/scubarobs-warnings-about-travel-scams/#post-5</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Interesting advice. What about Fuel surcharges?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Interesting advice. What about Fuel surcharges?</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://scubarob.love/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>WanderingPaul</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Tips to Travel Safe</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-tips/tips-to-travel-safe/#post-4</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Keep an Open MindDon’t judge other customs. You are a visitor. Be respectful.Try to Be FlexibleDelays do occur while traveling, as well as other issues (baggage, taxi, hotel bookings, etc.)....]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Keep an Open Mind</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Don’t judge other customs. You are a visitor. Be respectful.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Try to Be Flexible</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Delays do occur while traveling, as well as other issues (baggage, taxi, hotel bookings, etc.). Try to understand the situation, explore your alternatives, think about the consequences of yelling.....</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Consider to Make a List</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">I mean a real one, not in your mind. Think about what you're going to do and what you'll need to fully enjoy it, but think also about what you really need if things go wrong.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Try to Learn some Words in the Destination's Language</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">It may help in order to appear not as an invader but rather as an interested traveler. However, much depends on existing conditions and historical developments. At least, take a look at the news. Good candidates are: Thank you, I'm sorry, Water, Wine, Food.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Consider Purchasing Travel Insurance</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Depending on your existing coverage, you may integrate it with a travel insurance (about 50-100$ for 2-3 months).</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Remember to Make Copies of Documents</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Important documents are passport, driving license, scuba licenses, and prepaid tickets of all sort. A couple of photos suitable for such documents are good too, just in case you need to make a new ones at your embassy!!</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Underwear</strong></span></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li3"><span class="s1">For boys: don't use it while traveling, it prevents irritation.... Pack a couple more.</span></li><li class="li3"><span class="s1">For girls: always wear it, it prevents irritations.... Pack 3-4 more than usual, quick dry.</span></li></ul><p class="p4"> </p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Don't ask, it's a complex physiological answer.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Keep some space for style</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">You should consider some locations may require more than shorts and t-shirt even if you are a well paying tourist; you may need also to look presentable.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Always Enquire about the price</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">You'll not result as rude or rough as you may think. It's just a precaution. Remember to explicitly ask for all fees and taxes.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Consider Drinking Water on Planes</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">You should drink a liter of water every 4 hours of air travel. I know, it's better to get drunk and sleep but it's really dangerous. Water will help with jet lag too.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Reflect on Locals' Suggestions</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Locals are an important resource of information about restaurants, spots, entertainment, etc. However, not all locals are happy with tourists, as well as not all locals give suggestions for free. read my page about <a href="http://scubarob.love/common-travel-scams/"><span class="s2">Travel Scams</span></a>.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Consider Negotiating Rates</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">You may try to bargain a bit with accommodation, transport, and souvenirs. It can take time but it saves a lot in the long term!</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Consider Informing Your Bank</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">It will prevent your credit card company or bank to put a hold on your card.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Keep Cash Separate</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Take with you small notes (5, 10, 20 usd), always separate your short term needs from the remaining.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Exchange Currency in Banks</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Avoid airports and tourists desks, they have high commissions, faulty calculators, and bad rates.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Try to Book Flights in Advance</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">The earlier the better, but 8 weeks in advance is the perfect time to book your flights. Consider also miles program and lounges. Prepare well on connections, always consider a 2-3 hours delay.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>But Leave Room for Spontaneity</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Don’t plan your entire itinerary ahead of time. You never know who/what is expecting you.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Scubarob&#039;s Warnings about Travel Scams</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-scams/scubarobs-warnings-about-travel-scams/#post-3</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Before reading on, take the time to look at my Travel Tips.Currency ExchangePeople at the counter should be honest, but it is not always the case. You may appear tired or sleepy and instead ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Before reading on, take the time to look at my <a href="http://scubarob.love/travel-tips/"><span class="s2">Travel Tips</span></a>.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Currency Exchange</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">People at the counter should be honest, but it is not always the case. You may appear tired or sleepy and instead of some help you'll get counterfeit bills and hefty exchange rate.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Petitions</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is common in city centers where people comes up to you asking money to support their cause. Please do your research on the web and don't do too many questions unless you're searching for troubles.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Childs</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Who can resist to selling children offering for few pennies jewelry or a service; however, be sure in first instance they just sell objects or services because in some countries they may offer drugs or sex. Generally, someone older is profiting from their conditions. If you care, advice authorities the day you leave</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Street Vendors</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Obviously they will charge you more than locals. Apart from bargaining, you can find a local and give him some money to manage your "affairs" with street vendors and other.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Robberies</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Someone will try to steal your possessions after distracting you in some way, usually by swarming you or by causing a scene. Keep your belongings close to you and never loose sight.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Taxi</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Usually they take the longest way or switch off the meter to overcharge. Always check the route and fare before entering the taxi,you will notice that only the honest will listen to you. Uber is the best alternative and is always cheaper.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Street Games</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Just avoid any type any time any where unless you are a professional gambler with a big wallet.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Credit Card Scams</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Depending on the case, someone will try to get your credit card number, safe code (the one on the back), and sign to buy or get cash from an ATM. In some countries you can be forced to take cash from multiple ATMs. Take care of yourself and of your credit card by avoiding small bank branches, by checking the credentials of people accessing your card, and by generally showing concerns about using it.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"><strong>Free Stuff</strong></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Usually tourists are seen as big wallet walking around just waiting to be opened and deprived. The most common scam is the offer of some free stuff to later ask money and cause a scene if you don’t pay.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: How to travel for months spending less than what you spend at home</title>
                        <link>https://scubarob.love/community/travel-tips/how-to-travel-for-months-spending-less-than-what-you-spend-at-home/#post-2</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi scubarob,it seems you know a lot about it.....I&#039;m waiting for more!! Cheers]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi scubarob,</p><p>it seems you know a lot about it.....</p><p>I'm waiting for more!!</p><p> </p><p>Cheers</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://scubarob.love/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Alan Hogan</dc:creator>
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                        <title>How to travel for months spending less than what you spend at home</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Here are 4 ways to save money:Rented your spare bedroom (if any). It may yield you between 300 and 800 dollars per month (tax free!).Work overtime or find a second job. Ask neighbors and fri...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are 4 ways to save money:</p><ol><li><strong>Rented your spare bedroom (if any)</strong>. It may yield you between 300 and 800 dollars per month (tax free!).</li><li><strong>Work overtime or find a second job</strong>. Ask neighbors and friends if they need help with something.</li><li><strong>Fix a budget for yourself</strong>. Anything that isn't a necessity should be considered entertainment. </li><li><strong>Downsize and consolidate</strong>. Cut on mobiles, internet, cable tv. Sell things you don't need anymore because you are a frequent traveler.</li></ol>]]></content:encoded>
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