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#386 The Tourist Trap Test — How to Avoid Paying Too Much While Travelling
Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about tourist traps—and how to avoid paying much more than you expected while travelling. Today, you'll hear some useful and challenging words. Visit my website to get the transcript for free: speakenglishpodcast.com/386-the-tourist-trap-test Ok, let's start!
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Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today we're going to talk about tourist traps and how to avoid paying much more than you expected while traveling. Today you'll hear some useful and challenging words. So, go to my website, speakenglishpodcast.com slash podcast and get the transcript. It's free!
What's a tourist trap? It's a place or situation created mainly to attract visitors and make them spend more money than they expected. Of course, not every expensive restaurant, taxi, tour, or souvenir shop is a tourist trap. Popular places often cost more.
A high price alone does not mean that anyone is being dishonest. The warning signs appear when prices are unclear. Unexpected charges suddenly appear, or someone puts you under pressure to decide immediately. Imagine that you see a souvenir for $5.
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