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Ayutthaya, ThailandStays

Inspect noise, air-con, shower pressure, and blackout curtains before handing over money for a longer stay: how to use this local-spend move in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Inspect noise, air-con, shower pressure, and blackout curtains before handing over money for a longer stay. Inspect noise, air-con, shower pressure, and blackout curtains before handing over money for a longer stay. a “cheap” room is not cheap if you must pay twice. The value difference is often...

Khao Lak, ThailandStays

Never transfer a rental deposit before you have the contract, the unit, and the recipient identity nailed down: how to use this local-spend move in Khao Lak, Thailand

Never transfer a rental deposit before you have the contract, the unit, and the recipient identity nailed down. Never transfer a rental deposit before you have the contract, the unit, and the recipient identity nailed down. deposit and listing disputes become ugly once the money is already gone.

Cebu, PhilippinesTransit

Buy your SIM from an official telco counter or proper shop, not from a random seller pushing a pre-registered card: how to use this local-spend move in Cebu, Philippines

Buy your SIM from an official telco counter or proper shop, not from a random seller pushing a pre-registered card. The sale or purchase of pre-registered SIMs is illegal in the Philippines. That check is usually worth it before paying convenience pricing in Cebu. Use it as a quick check before b...