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@michael8590

4 жыл бұрын

Portable Professional i fell for the taxi scam in the phillipines lost $20

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Michael! Was it a rigged meter? How did you find out you were scammed?

@michael8590

4 жыл бұрын

Portable Professional no it was a queue right at the airport when i first arrived. they took advantage :(. now i just get a grab car its much easier like you said

@TravelGlobalVideos

4 жыл бұрын

I believe Paris was the worst for us. Not that we got scammed, but there were those around the touristy areas always looking to take advantage of us. It actually got a bit aggressive.

@Dannihill1989

4 жыл бұрын

Portable Professional Megan can I have your Facebook Paige

As a Vietnamese, I am ashamed of these scams toward mostly tourist. On their behalf, I apologized from the bottom of my heart and hopefully the goods outweighed the bad experiences.

@michaelhrivnak1719

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam is a wonderful country. I have been there 5 times. My wife is from Vietnam. All big cities have crime. No matter what country you are in! Vietnam has mostly wonderful people, like you.

@tratruong8104

Жыл бұрын

If you know what kind of high tech scams are going on in developed countries, you would not have to apologize anything for these pick pocket scams in Vietnam, my friend !

@thedo6750

Жыл бұрын

Don't appologise. Blame it on the government for not doing enough to stop it

@burgerr.5599

Жыл бұрын

If these peoples used their smart in a good way your country will be better than this.

@titikati

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelhrivnak1719 I guess you haven't travelled much to state such thing. VN has a full collection of scams reserved not only to tourists but also to their own family members who live overseas.

I travelled to Hanoi with my 2 children- one in a wheelchair. We had to use a taxi at the last minute and the guy had a meter. He then locked us in the car with the meter being rigged . In the end a really short trip cost us a fortune. I found some (not all) of the Vietnamese took advantage of people in wheelchairs. So be mindful of this

Wow, I am depressed listening to this.

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

just important to know what to look out for if you go. On the plus side, very little violent crime. It's just petty theft like most tourist destinations. Where in the world are you now?

@crisyorke1328

4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently n orwellian socialist singapore. It's quite an expensive city but boy is Da Nang sketchy!

@nofood1

4 жыл бұрын

@@crisyorke1328 its not sketchy AT ALL. This video is all fear mongering but it's all common sense. Been living in Da Nang 4 months now and haven't been scammed once.

@TexasRanchu

3 жыл бұрын

Same here..makes you don't want to go.,

@imichael2411

3 жыл бұрын

I live in California, USA. These same scams happen here to the unwary. Use Common Sense and listen to people who have been to these places, like this lovely young woman. Not a big deal.

Regarding motorbike rental, and any other situation really, you should avoid handing over your passport to someone. There are motorbike shops that will take cash deposits or if you're going to be there several months, buy a bike. Once you hand over your passport, you put yourself in a really bad spot. If you've handed over USD $200 deposit on a bike the worst that can happen is you're out $200. Not being able to get your passport back becomes a much more complicated situation.

@SomeDutchGuy

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I would never ever leave my passport with anybody. Walking or travelling by taxi is cheaper than losing your passport.

@MyBelch

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention that it's likely illegal for the merchant to demand customers surrender a passport.

@w-peter

Жыл бұрын

....... They can take a copy of my passport, nothing more. If they not like....there are so many other shops to renr a bike. 😅

Wow. Never would have realized most of these possible scams. Thanks.

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Haha me neither! probably why i experienced most of them haha just good stuff to know :)

Again thanks for all beautiful tips .

I really liked Vietnam when I was there, but being constantly targeted for scams is very off putting!

@LMTDDS

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Vogue When I was in the AF we had a helicopter go down in the Philippines. No injuries to the crew. Was in a very isolated area. Next day they went back to retrieve the copter and lift it out for repairs only to find it stripped of everything down to a skeleton shell.

@dalexplym4882

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Vogue The war had nothing to do with scams or culture, and there are lots of honorable and caring Vietnamese. It's true though, that there are scams everywhere. Here in the USA, they are just much bigger, and harder to avoid, since they are perpetrated by business and government.

@baconboy7235

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Vogue it's true that vietnam do have scam and stuff like that but so does every country , and there's no teaching their kids to lying or stealing , and it's have nothing to do with the war , the government did try to reduce the scamming but it's still some out there

@charlesciccone6003

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalexplym4882 Agreed. I live in the suburbs of New York CIty

@simplyfilipino6408

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Vogue stay home.

I have a house in Da Nang and have spent 5 years on and off in Vientam including 3 year continuous stay and I would say Da Nang is one of the safest places on earth to live. Maybe because I'm street savvy and speak a bit of Vietnamese I have not experienced being scammed on money or change etc. And I feel pretty confident using my mobile phone anywhere while out and about.

@beyondzeroemissions

3 жыл бұрын

also as for the counterfeit money scam. Straight to the police as they'll take this one very seriously. (And if the first police you try don't help try some others).

@antoniominev6278

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing..life experience is the best

Thanks, for all the excellent advice, and thanks again; for sharing your videos, on your KZread channel.

Thanks for sharing this!!

Fantastic post. Thank you so much for this great head's up!

These are great tips, thank you! 👏👏

Thanks ya information! Love your video!

I like the way you do the direct talk and also clear explanations, thanks and good luck

If someone returns with counterfeit notes - do not touch them. Ask for a plastic bag and put them in a plastic bag and tell them you will take them to the police for forensic checking ie fingerprints. This should quickly sort out the problem in this case.

@Birdylockso

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's very smart! First time I've heard of this method to thwart the scammers. Just wonder if anyone has tried it that actually worked in real life. Maybe the scammer will bet that you won't actually go through with it? In other words, for them to admit they scammed you, or taking the chance that you won't actually go through with your bluff, or the police would actually go through the trouble of checking the fingerprints on the bill, etc., seem like a easy choice for them...

@mariatu3204

Жыл бұрын

to check the fingerprints cost hundreds dollar in vn ... best is not losing your sight on your money, insist to ask that person being there with you while she/he is checking the notes

Thanks for this informative and succinct video. Well done, and subscribed! Also, sorry you always have trouble with dong! LOL.

This made Danang sound like a theme park. Its sad... Reminded me of my first 2 visits in Vietnam. I felt like everyone was just waiting to ripp off tourist. I was just very uncomfortable with locals especially in the train stations. For a long time, I only eat at KFC because i hate being ripped off. But after a few visits, I love Vietnam.

@nxcx688

2 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more! I was pickpocketed in Ha Noi and also followed by two suspicious guys from the market all the way to my hotel! That definitely was my last time visiting this country!

@sergeitokmakovesq.9153

10 ай бұрын

That was my feeling exactly, not only in Danang but in other cities as well. I've always felt like a walking wallet to those ppl who worship money. I like Viet nature, sites, but it's impossible to relax from all the ripoffs. The country is cheap but you get what you paid for. Nice country but way too many Viets everywhere ruin it.

This is good information! cheers

Wow ! So many scams out there these days . Very useful tips on how to be on the look out for them , avoid them and not get ripped off . The info applies to many destinations no doubt . The info was very well presented by you too . Thanks .

Thanks for sharing the information. I hope you guys know and avoid the bad things so you can stay safe and enjoy the good things Vietnam offers. Please share more of the information ^^

WOW excellent information not only for being in Vietnam but elsewhere in the world taking trips and enjoying life. Thanks! :)

Loved your videos. Obveviously, you appeared to have more love for Da Nang and more living experience in its city than most. Can't wait to reach out to you when I return to Vietnam for my next trip to Vietnam since 1978 which was the year I have settled my life in Mississauga, Canada.

So helpful tips, thank you.

@PortableProfessional

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

There are scams all over the world from Asia to Europe, Africa, America etc. I am Vietnamese living in Vietnam, I am glad that you mentioned of the scams you have known of in Danang and hope that many would be travellers to Vietnam watch this video and take care of themselve, not to fall into these bad straps. I really enjoy watching your videos.

@beyonderssupreme

2 жыл бұрын

An very weak and stupid logic to apply in debate. Oh my gosh there are scammers everywhere on the planet and viet nam regardless we have scammers but we better than other countries in other points, we try to stop the scammers but they too resistance and we cannot do it. You are an Culture Censorship Propagandist from Viet Nam. Your Propaganda is absolutely fake

@bond1865

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, i been to vietnam few times, been to all over the world, europe, china, us, canada , thai etc....vietnam is considered v safe But experinced bad scam in india, pakistan, london, indonesia..... I surely think, vietnam is safe but of course be extra vigilance when you look like a tourist at any and every where you go.

@titikati

Жыл бұрын

Guess you have never been in Japan

@cklim8788

8 ай бұрын

You named third world countries and London. Try Japan, NZ and Singapore. Not all people are scammers.

Very good, Keep going!

0:39 If the menus aren’t kept on the table, seems like taking a picture of the menu you’re ordering from would be a good idea.

Excellent video! One of the best Vietnam videos I’ve seen! Thank you!👍👍🌹

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing to hear!! Thanks for the feedback, thinking of making a visit?

Very useful information. Thank you for sharing. Will you do another video identifying all the places where you or your friends got scammed?

@kimbui6267

3 жыл бұрын

I want to know exactly places ( restaurants, bike rental, shops, market, landlords.....)where she got scam. So I can avoid them

these tips are golden! 😎

Great video !

OMG this is so accurate. The same thing happened to me whilst travelling around Bali.

I travel alone ,twice yearly ,to Danang and Hoi an, and apart from the odd Taxi trying to charge too much, I haven’t had any other problems

Sorry that you had to go through all of these. I sincerely hoped they changed because of many years of opening the country for tourism but it is still very much the same. Still shake my head, swallow the shame and continue to hope.....

very nice vlog. 😍😍🇵🇭

Thanks for share amazing information

Thank you for the info; it sounds scary visiting there.

WOW!!! Infinite thanks...

Hi, thank you for this great video! I'm Vietnamese and thanks to your video, I will not be visiting my country ever. With all these scams and dishonesty, I don't know why would anyone even bother to visit. You have my respect and I salute you for going through these experiences!

@cliftran581

3 жыл бұрын

A Vietnamese dude who is afraid of his own country after watching a video made by a Canadian who loves Vietnam! That is funny!

@titikati

Жыл бұрын

Foreigners are the best target because they don't understand the scammers' conversations nor their tricks.

@titikati

Жыл бұрын

@@cliftran581 I guess he is not a blind patriot.

Wow!! Very clever these scams are. Thanks for the tips.

@PortableProfessional

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thank you for posting this! Good advice that I will be taking as soon as Vietnam opens up. Scams are all over the world, they are legalized in my country. 😎

OMG, I can't believed it. I decide not go to Vietnam. Thanks for upload.

@dalexplym4882

3 жыл бұрын

You'll be missing a lot of nice experiences and friends. I had no particular problems in VN, but China is very different. I'd never want to spend more time there without a native friend. Korea, Japan, Singapore, no issues...

@rustyshackleford9965

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalexplym4882 Not really the criticism towards to vietnam is warranted. It's basically scams galore.

Thank you for this, another amazing Danang video! I'm going for the first time this weekend to stay long term and I found your videos very helpful. I got a bit worried about the deposit scam, is there any apartment building or villa that you can recommend? Keep up the good work! 😊🤗

@riohunter3482

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here, im wondering if someone can recomend a good apartment or landlord

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Leda! Unfortunately, most of the landlords I know and trust have all their units rented out. I need to stop talking about them in my videos, or I will never have a place to stay for myself haha! 😅 I know of one building where I stayed for several weeks in 2019 that MIGHT have a spot left. Send me an email and I can connect you with the landlord if you are interested. hello@megangougeon.com. Safe Travels!!

In Tokyo ordering a drink I always asked for price. The scam used to be normal priced drinks but if you ordered nuts or had some that were out even, bingo! You'd be hit with the most expensive bar nuts you ever heard of.

@Birdylockso

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know Japanese would scam you like that! Maybe the bar is owned by someone from "other" countries?!

* Here's a scam to avoid. When you get in a taxi, keep your luggage in the backseat with you, not in the trunk. If your luggage is in the trunk, when you get to your destination, the driver can demand more money before he'll open the trunk and return your luggage to you. This happened to me in Poland. *

@warrenjohnson5971

4 жыл бұрын

100%. Don't put your luggage in the trunk unless you really trust the taxi. Otherwise they can extort money out of you. In Vietnam, I always use Vinasun and they are reputable.

@Birdylockso

2 жыл бұрын

Would Grab drivers scam the same way?

Wow!, Thank you!!

@obrheadcyclinggnome

3 жыл бұрын

U shouldn't thank her. She is annoying and always paints a not accurate picture. In almost 4 yrs here none of this ever happened to me or anyone i know. Maybe she is just naive. There are scams everywhere i all tourist places worldwide

Thank u for your sharing for lesson learn of all of us.. . Its very shame Dang Na business owners not honest

Thank you!

Well good to know! We may be sailing there in the near future...

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing!! Where are you sailing at the moment??

This is a great video

great stuff !

@PortableProfessional

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is some of the best travel tips I've seen on KZread.

Loved your suitcase story. Very wise and practical advice when traveling in any developing country with varied levels of poverty.

@diehardcat

4 жыл бұрын

developing or developed, there will always be people who steal an rob for a living. They actually steal and rob more in 'developed' countries, so stop trashing developing countries like that.

@nduong

4 жыл бұрын

@@diehardcat pointless comment of the day

For all the different scams you mentioned, I'd not bother going there at all.

wow ...thanks for the vdo

This video makes Danang sound scary, but..if you dont live in the "expat" area you will be less likely to be scammed. I am from the US and have lived in Danang for 5 years now. The inner city is very friendly, clean and beautiful.

You are terrific

Nice Like 👍

That is why I can’t stand visiting third world countries. I want to enjoy my trip not worrying about scams.

@nhatle8320

3 жыл бұрын

every tourist place have scams. Search the web for France scam or USA scam. U will see a tons. If you smart you dont have to worry to much about scam ( I bet you not )

@paultran5748

3 жыл бұрын

you are such an ignorance. you think only third world countries have scams. think again my friend. Everywhere you go will always have scams. It all depends on how smart you are, fface.

@nhatle8320

3 жыл бұрын

@@paultran5748 I bet he is stupid

@muthau5617

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to viet nam haaa

@fugak-han0072

3 жыл бұрын

How racist! Why,is your country free of scams? B.s! Opportunists are everywhere in every country.

Wow, it seems like avoiding these scams are an adventure in itself. I like rest and relaxation when I am on vacation.

@MyBelch

3 жыл бұрын

That's what these rip-off merchants are hoping. You'll let your guard down and they'll steal from you while wearing a smile. Don't be fooled by the SEA smile.

Thank you

VERY GOOD VIDEO, its sad that people need to scam people just to get ahead.

@MyBelch

3 жыл бұрын

It's deeper than just an economic benefit -- it provides a psychologically-rooted dopamine flood that transcends mere money. Gaining unparalleled happiness from cheating someone is a characteristic unique to Southeast Asia. Everyone does it.

One tip regarding the currency: I kept my "Big bills" separate from small bills, to make it easier. Luckily, none of the notes in circulation are worth more than about $22, so even if you screw up, you shouldn't suffer a huge loss. I had a wonderful time in VN and met some really nice people; looking forward to returning, as soon as they'll let me in again. (Damn this scamdemic, and the people behind it.)

This is such a great video! 👍 Thank you so much for this great information🙏 I have zero tolerance for this stuff and never experienced any of it while in Malaysia or Thailand. One question: is it easy in Da Nang and Hoi An to tap-and-pay with your phone using a digital wallet like Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc. to avoid or minimize using cash? I love that in Malaysia I rarely needed cash.

Wow I can’t believe this happened to you! Good tops tho!

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jose! Lots of similar scam stories from other places too, but over all I’ve been pretty lucky! Have you ever been caught in a scam?

@timmyjones1921

4 жыл бұрын

Scammers count on people being to embarrassed to speak out or tell others , you can bet 90% of the time they get away with it some crimes pay .

So far thank God this type of stuff has not happen to me in Vietnam. However, the video is a good reminder to be extra aware.

first hours in vietnam got scammed by taxi at bus station drove me in big circle to inflate meter then inflated price then switched bills on me after i paid to say I didnt give enough...lol... paid like 25 or 30 dollars for a 5 minute ride that I could have walked ...next day almost got scammmed by guy offering motor bike tour who threaten me after tour for extra money but he backed down...whats funny is I met guy on the bus who warned me about taxi and said he used the app on his phone to pay for taxi service to avoid the price gouge/arguing issue...problem i had was that I had my phone stolen/lost in Cambodia so I couldnt use grab.

Great video Megan as always. Good tips although if I were ever to go Vietnam it would only be on a cruise, which means I'm not staying more than a day and everyone involved in my trip has to be honest or the cruise company won't give them anymore work. I always love these videos I love your personality.

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing , Leo! Do you always travel cruise only?

@leohoward7282

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortableProfessional yeah a lot of time haven't cruised in a while though. I've flown to visit my Grandad a few times to Disney in boyhood and Tadah to go on a cruise in the Caribbean.

@leohoward7282

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortableProfessional Being a Millenial using the grab app is in my abilities. So if I ever do chose to visit Vietnam in my life by plane might see you there.

@leohoward7282

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortableProfessional I might cruise and Fly to Colombo if I ever go to Sri Lanka or Ceylon as I know it. I have to redeem my reputation as a purely Cruise man. sorry I have this illness it's called flirting with women please forgive me.

@secondchancenyc1237

4 жыл бұрын

Really? Is that what you think? The cruise ship is interested in getting their cut from the tour operator. I should know because I spent 2 years working on a first class cruise ship while in hotel school. In general, the best values are to be had by traveling on your own, picking and choosing what interests you. Happy Travels!

Good video. I am now in Vietnam as a world traveler.

@PortableProfessional

Жыл бұрын

Great 👍 Thanks for watching!

Wow even I am a Vietnamese, I sometimes feel embarrassed over those scams. They are real. Not like the US with contracts, vnese always has ways to get more money from travelers

Very nice vedio

:( I would be feel like home there. Greetings from Colombia lol. Nice advice. Great channel.

When I arrived at the airport a guy approached me and tried to charge me 300 thousand to take me to my hotel 10 mins. away, I ignored him and kept going asked another guy if he used the meter. He said yes, the fare was 100, asked me for an extra 50 at my destination said was for a fee the airport charges. It was still half of what the first guy asked. Insist on the meter and you won't go far wrong or use Grab.

Best tip ever: never smile when you are dealing with them and don't be affraid being agressive saying NO

Nice 👍, I hope I can travel soon ..

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Fingers are crossed for all of us!

It is very true 100% for sure, myself and my family members always got piss off because of scams and cheating when we travels in some cities of Vietnam . We have known those scams are going to happen to us. But We are unable to avoid those scams for sure. Many times we got our money rip off. And we are still unhappy when we think about them till today

ขอให้สนุกกับการเดินทาง😊🤟🇹🇭

😆 if you look different you will get scam 💯 I am American Vietnamese still get scammed.

Very very true 100%

I enjoyed your videos and I have come to the concullsion good people and crappy people are everywhere.

Hi . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! Is the Air base still there ...Clark ? Was r There in 69 ~ 70

Sounds like avoiding Vietnam would be the way to go

Well, scams and thieves are everywhere, my mother got her luggage stolen once in Spain and once in Germany, while another man/woman tried to ask sth.

@sweetjane6506

3 жыл бұрын

There are way more thieves in Europe than Asia.

@breezyrelaxation

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetjane6506 I don't know man, i've been all over, Only in Vietnam and CHina would it be common to be pick pocketed or scammed every few hours. I know EU has a huge problem but its mostly isolated in area for say Here in Vietnam there is no restrictions to the problems, nice, poor, rich, casual areas are all the same. Scams, robbery, and petty theft are just a norm here that surpass anything EU could manage to equal.

@sweetjane6506

3 жыл бұрын

@@breezyrelaxation That's really unlucky. I've been to Viet Nam at seven or eight times and never encountered any of that. I got robbed in Barcelona.

@RockDavid

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetjane6506 Yeah i can agree with Breezy on this. But on YOUR point i can see two. I feel though Visiting Vietnam and LIVING in Vietnam are two different things. Me personally i visited 3 times before i offically moved here 9 years ago.. I can safetly say the visits of months at a time where much more relaxed not many problems, nor worries of permits, renting homes, daily shopping , etc. WHen i finally made the move things changed and fast, this isn't bad its just intergrating into the culture compared to seeing it from the outside. Barcelona, that sucks i hear horror stories of that place a lot from tourist here in regards to safety :( Ahh and Vietnam, its not two words :)

@sweetjane6506

3 жыл бұрын

@@RockDavid In Viet Nam it is. : ) Any country has more hassles when you live there long term, and you're not a citizen. I lived in Thailand for several years, and while shopping and rentals are pretty convenient, immigration is a nightmare.

Even street side sellers are professional scam artists.

I've been in Da Nang for less than 1 week and I got the wrong change 3 times. I thought it was in my head, but I came looking for a video and ended up finding yours. Thanks for the alert. Now I'll be smarter.

@PortableProfessional

11 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Enjoy Da Nang!

@cortesdotarot

11 ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessional Thank you very much 🙏

This was a really well-done video! I feel like all these scams happened to you but you mention your friend aka you:) still a good video great content thanks!

I like.your.vedio

Very interesting young lady

We booked our flight from Da Nang to SGN with Agoda. Flight was a Vietnam Airlines Flight but operated by Pacific Airlines. I checked back with the agency and also Vietnam Airlines and they confirmed, that with my booking I bought a real VN Airlines ticket with the baggage allowance rules of VN Airlines. At the airport they sent us directly to Pacific Airlines and we had to pay for all our flight baggage except hand baggage. There was no baggage allowance in the PA flight. The writing to customer services of Agoda, VN Airlines and Pacific Airlines to chance the booking process didn't help.

Scam on rental deposit also exist in California, and it's really hard to get the full amount back.Thanks Megan for all the Tips, and I may consult with you again if I decide to make a trip to Da Nang in 2022.

@sergeitokmakovesq.9153

10 ай бұрын

That's right. In 14 years of living in California, I've encountered one rent deposit scam. In two years of living in Vietnam, ALL three of my landlords withheld large portions of my deposit and two out of three lied about promised improvements that they never did once they got the $ in their pockets. Never again.

This is why I no longer care to travel much. When I was young I use to love the market games where you barter with the seller. I knew sometimes I was being scammed but it was usually for a very small amount of money and I felt sorry for the people so I wrote it off as entertainment. I no longer feel this way, I don't want to deal with crooks anywhere.

omg meagan I also wanted to ask, where/how can I find a place to meet people to travel with? in case theirs someone like me that wants to travel but rather not alone?

true but vietnam is probably the best i travel to yet- There is scams but some is real. Thank you so much.

NEVER give up your passport - ever!

I traveled and lived in Vietnam about 3 years so far.. I have heard about all this but never really experianced it myself.

I'm vn living in Ca. mostly great people but always a small minority is dishonest. I've been to 85 plus countries and got scammed in France, Europe etc. Just stay safe. Sending great vibes to you for the tips.

@MyBelch

3 жыл бұрын

Three out of four vendors returning incorrect change is not a small minority. The whole market is a scam and whitey is their target. Own it.

@Norm475

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. There are crooks everywhere and lord knows we have enough in the US. The problem when you travel is you don't know the prices, currency exchange rate, language barrier, etc. I move to Florida about 10 years ago and it took me a while to find good service people that were not going to rip me off. The A/C people are the worst.

Great tips to avoid Scams. I have only been traveling for business for a few years now so you have more knowledge than me. but I am sure these are scams to watch out for in other countries too. So Thank You. I have been lucky and have not been scammed in my travels. I am confident it will never occur thanks to this video. I always take a lot of photos of My bill ( in a Bar ) after each beverage. anything I rent But that is a great idea about taking detailed photos of your room.! The one scam I caught was when I brought my clothes to a laundry cleaning shop In Thailand. Luckily;y I checked all my clean clothes before I left. I had a brand name dress shirt replaced with a local no label one. I said I had a picture of all my clothes on my phone ( I was bluffing ) and they Magically found my shirt and said they made a mistake. Now it might have been a real error but I never went back there. So sorry about your suitcase dilemma. You have Happy travels too.

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

Smart move taking photos on the clothing prior to sending them to Laundry! I’ve had clothes go missing, but never replaced by a generic copy. Very interesting, and whether intentional or not, awesome that you caught the swap. Thanks for watching and BIG thanks for sharing the experience. Hopefully others will read and know what to look out for 🙌

@PREPFORIT

4 жыл бұрын

@@PortableProfessional Yes. I was bluffing the Laundry store owner the first time BUT yes from that point on I always take a photo now. keep making great videos...!

How do you handle the lanuage barrier?

Wow! It seems like a huge hassle to visit Vietnam.

@PortableProfessional

4 жыл бұрын

It's really not, you just need to know what to look out for regardless of where you go. I have been scammed in a lot of countries- and at home! Definitely experienced more petty theft in Da Nang, but also experienced zero dangerous crime, or poor air quality... there are pros and cons everywhere you go.

@michael8590

4 жыл бұрын

Ivory i thought the same thing :(

@user-hn1bq3sy9b

4 жыл бұрын

Just don't got to Saigon or Hanoi, you pass it way better in Dalat if you like templet coldish wearther or! HUE, Danang is cool too, but seems hue people more honest.

@secondchancenyc1237

4 жыл бұрын

I've just come back from 5 weeks in Vietnam. It's more than a hassle. If you like to be treated rudely, eat greasy fried food while watching rats scurrying around the dirty streets and be cheated by almost everyone, then Vietnam is your perfect vacation destination. As for me, Thailand is much more enjoyable. The people are polite and the natural beauty beats Vietnam in a second. the food is much better in Thailand too!

@Skater21Loverboyz

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-hn1bq3sy9b Saigon is great!!

Hi, I am Indonesian, I like your content

@PortableProfessional

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!