The stuff you Google
after you land.
Scams, safe neighborhoods, last-metro times, 24-hour pharmacies, ATM fees, local rules.
For ten cities where most travel guides give up.
Ten cities. Everything that goes wrong.
Berlin
Germany
Pfand, FKK, Berghain doors.
Bangkok
Thailand
Tuk-tuk traps, 7-Eleven culture.
Tokyo
Japan
Konbini hacks, IC cards, slipper rules.
Barcelona
Spain
Pickpocket capital, late dinners.
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Bike right-of-way, coffeeshop rules.
London
UK
Oyster vs contactless, night tube.
Prague
Czechia
Taxi mafia, currency switch trap.
Budapest
Hungary
Konzum, ruin pubs, thermal baths.
Lisbon
Portugal
Tram 28 pickpockets, hill survival.
Istanbul
Türkiye
Bargaining, taxi meter wars, street food.
check_circle What this guide covers
- · Common scams + exact locations they happen
- · Per-neighborhood safety, including the ones nobody warns you about
- · Last metro, night buses, walking-home logistics
- · 24/7 pharmacies, supermarkets, ATMs, ER
- · Cash vs card per scenario, tipping reality, hidden fees
- · Local rules that get tourists fined or laughed at
- · eSIM, tap water, plugs, must-have apps
cancel What this guide doesn't cover
- · "How to get from the airport"
- · "Top 10 restaurants" listicles
- · Monuments, museums, sightseeing
- · "Best time to visit" weather essays
- · "3 days in X" itineraries
- · City history overviews
- · Anything you can find on TripAdvisor
Every other travel guide assumes you want to know where the famous landmark is. This one assumes you can find it yourself, and skips straight to the parts that actually go wrong.