PART 2: KEEP CALM AND TRAVEL SOUTH AFRICA
This is a following up on a previous post about travelling South Africa and some basic tips on what to do and expect. Money and the ATM Plastic money (ie credit and debit cards) is widely accepted. However, make sure you have some cash on you for tipping parking attendants, etc. Do not you stuff your wallet with a wad of notes where everyone can see it. Just keep a small amount in your wallet where it is visible to the public. Keep the wad stashed at another secret place. This also ensure that you have money left if things turn out for the worst! Take care when drawing money at ATMs. In busy areas, there will be a security guard on duty. Of course, Avoid ATMS that are in dark corners. Be aware of accepting help from persons at the ATM as a lot of scams happen in… Read more >
