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Real Name: Tobias Plieninger
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Tourist Trap: Taxi mafia
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  • In many countries the taxi mafia is active,
    If they see a tourist they see the dollars and try to cheat you.

    So don't be naiv, Get a feeling for the right price by asking other people.

    Always ask for the price before you get off.

    Always look what the driver does if he uses the taxameter.

    In Hungary they have sometimes a manipulated taxameter.

    If you drive by day be sure that he doesn't use the night tarif.

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    At Least Do This: Pay and try to do better next time
    Alternative: Use public transport.
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    Tourist Trap: Do not give money to children
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  • Sometimes it is hard to see the poor children and not give them money.

    But you don't really help them if you give them money.

    Then you have also a more relaxed trip.
    If you start to give money they tell each other and you will be followed ..

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    At Least Do This: Be friendly by saying no.
    Alternative: If you really want to help these people give some money to organisations when you are at home.
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