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Krabi, ThailandTransit

Use commuter river boats for direct river trips, not tourist hop-on boats, unless you truly want the tour product: how to use this local-spend move in Krabi, Thailand

Use commuter river boats for direct river trips, not tourist hop-on boats, unless you truly want the tour product. Use commuter river boats for direct river trips, not tourist hop-on boats, unless you truly want the tour product. commuter routes are priced for daily riders, while tourist boats ch...

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...