Be a savvy, informed traveler, not a vulnerable tourist.
"When you're traveling somewhere new, learn how the public transportation system works and how late it stays open. When I was in China, we went bar hopping in Beijing and stayed out past when the subway closed. The taxi cabs knew they were our only way home so they charged us four times the normal fare."If you go to Bangkok and are visiting the Grand Palace, I encountered some very friendly men who told me the palace was closed due to a ceremony.
The bottom line: Be very suspicious of very friendly people around the Grand Palace who tell you it's closed. Just say thank you and avoid getting involved in a conversation.""If you want a guided tour, arrange it ahead of time. A lot of popular sites are surrounded by unofficial tour guides. Even if they have a badge or an official-looking uniform, they may have no idea what they're talking about. I fell for this trap in Machu Picchu.
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