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Comment on Travel Photo Roulette #92: Viewpoint by Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:28:00 +0000

I’m travelling to London in May for the first time, I am SO excited ….with some friends and I’ll definitely be sharing this with them. Thanks for the great article!

Comment on Travel Photo Roulette #92: Viewpoint by Manuel Mendoza

Manuel Mendoza — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:13:00 +0000

You should came to Mexico, to places like Cancun or Yucatan to take some really nice pictures with the beautiful places like Chichen Itza, Xcaret or Xel-ha! https://etransfers.net/

Comment on Spartan Race Photo Essay by Maneverywhere

Maneverywhere — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:19:00 +0000

Wow! I really like to be part of this race, I went to take pictures in the city of Mexico, it really looked very nice, so I would love to be part of this race for the next opportunity!

Comment on Songkran Festival by Alex Howell

Alex Howell — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:44:00 +0000

Excellent publication I loved the way you relate your experience! You can see that there are quite a few cultures in one place and I think that’s very cool! I would like to get to know it!

Comment on Travel Photo Roulette #92: Viewpoint by Quad Bike Excursion in Marrake

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Comment on Traveler’s Warning: Counterfeit Chinese Currency by Governor John Tarus - China

Governor John Tarus - China — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 05:22:00 +0000

I became a victim of counterfeit currency last week after withdrawing 500 RMB from the bank ATM and as I was doing some shopping, it was established that 100 RMB note was fake. I took it to the bank for verification and I was told it was counterfeit yet the source was ATM. The bank seized the fake note, took my details and gave me a receipt. I have never understood how the fake note found its way to an ATM.

Comment on Karijini National Park Swimming Hole by Ich bin FenriS

Ich bin FenriS — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:54:00 +0000

beautiful swimming pool inside the wood ^_^

Comment on Songkran Festival by Tripplanners

Tripplanners — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:04:00 +0000

Very nice photograph. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Spartan Race Photo Essay by Fenris

Fenris — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:24:00 +0000

It’s look cool festivel.I want to join them for sure!!!

Comment on Halloween Hostel – Problems at a Party in Prague by Fenris

Fenris — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 15:41:00 +0000

So colorful.I want to go sometime.

Comment on Stray, New Zealand – A Detailed Case Study of Hop On Hop Off Bus Travel by Cal

Cal — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:05:00 +0000

Hey, How did you get the Winter discount? I’m going in July/August and looking at passes now, don’t know if I’ll get more off nearer the time?

Comment on Worlds Biggest Water Fight by AJWalton

AJWalton — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:33:00 +0000

I was in Chaing Mai for Songkran in 2014 – what an absolute highlight. But my pics aren’t anywhere near the level of these – amazing! Thanks for bringing up these great memories.

Comment on Traveler’s Warning: Counterfeit Chinese Currency by Travis Ball

Travis Ball — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 10:42:08 +0000

In reply to Jon.

Hey Jon,

Thanks for the comment. I’m a little disappointed to hear this is still such a problem four years later. I’d say you’re right, there’s really no way to keep this from happening except to be educated about it and know what makes them fake. Then you can go into the bank immediately after a withdraw and get counterfeit bills.

Hopefully you’ll be able to use the bills elsewhere and get your money back.

– Travis

Comment on Traveler’s Warning: Counterfeit Chinese Currency by Jon

Jon — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:58:00 +0000

I lived in Beijing from 2007-2011 and heard that you could get fake Y100 bills from ATM machines. However I never had problem with Y100 bills from ATM machines, but occasionally picked up a fake Y10 or Y20 from shops and traders.
This week I was visiting Beijing and withdrew Y2000 from a Bank of China ATM outside a branch in Chaoyongmen. I spent some of them at a restaurant and some other shopping, then tried to pay for a cab ride with one. The taxi driver refused it as it was fake. We went through about 15 notes and they all were fake. Luckily I had enough smaller bills to pay him…
I had always assumed that withdrawing RMB from a reputable bank ATM would be safe. I didn’t have time to go back to the bank as I had to get to the airport, so this was an expensive lesson for me. Someone fairly senior in the bank must be in on this scam, so you’ll need hard evidence to combat this.
Not sure what advice I can give to guarantee this won’t happen to you – I would say avoid remote ATMs, but even those right outside a reputable bank are not secure.

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Comment on The Perfect Camera Travel Bag – The Lowepro Fastpack 350 by David Paz

David Paz — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 23:40:00 +0000

Looks like a great bag! Iâ€ve been looking for a new camera bag, but it gets confusing in the stores. I appreciate the review; youâ€ve given me some points to consider.

Comment on Travel Photo Roulette #92: Viewpoint by Turkey Holidays

Turkey Holidays — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:44:00 +0000

Great Post and amazing Photos from Different Regions.You remind me when I last visited to turkey(Istanbul) by Sultan Ahmed Mosque.Thanks for sharing.

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