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Common Tourist Scams in South Korea: Club Cover Charges and Counterfeit Goods

Nightclub bait-and-switch fees and fake designer goods are the two most costly traps for tourists in Seoul. Here's exactly how to spot and dodge both.

3 min readJun 19

Customs

Taiwan Customs Duty-Free Allowances: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Shopping Limits

Exact duty-free limits for alcohol, cigarettes, and goods when entering Taiwan, avoid fines and confiscation at the red channel.

3 min readJun 19

Shopping

Taiwan Tax Refund (VAT): How to Get Money Back on Purchases Over 2,000 TWD

Spend 2,000 TWD or more at one store in Taiwan and claim a 5pct VAT refund at the airport. Here's exactly how the system works.

3 min readJun 19

Shopping

Japan Tax-Free Shopping: The 5000 Yen Rule, What Qualifies and How the Counter Works

Skip the 10pct consumption tax in Japan with your passport. Here's exactly how the 5000 yen threshold works, what qualifies, and what to do at the counter.

3 min readJun 14

Seasonal

Japanese Clothing Sizes: How to Convert and What \"Free Size\" Actually Means

Confused by Japanese clothing sizes? Learn exact conversion charts for women and men, and find out what 'free size' really means before you shop.

4 min readJun 14