Books by Peter (University of Manchester UK) John

Travel is one of our favourite activities. From the hustle of bustle of the mega-cities to sleepy mountain towns to the tranquillity and isolation of tropical islands, we love to get out there and explore the world.But globe-trotting also comes with its pitfalls. Wherever there are travellers, there are swindlers looking to relieve individuals of their money, possessions and sometimes even more. To avoid such troubles, and to get on with enjoyable and fulfilling trips, people need to get smart. This book shows you how.The Travel Scam Survival Guide offers practical advice on avoiding the scams and hoaxes that can ruin any trip. From no-menu, rigged betting, and scenic taxi tour scams to rental damage, baksheesh, and credit card deceits - this book details scam hotspots, how the scams play out and what you can do to prevent them. The Travel Scam Survival Guide will help you develop an awareness and vigilance for high-risk people, activities, and environments.Avoiding just one of the scams listed in this book could save you money, time, hassle or much worse!Forewarned is forearmed.About the AuthorPeter John is a lifelong traveller who dabbles in office work while planning his next trip. He has never knowingly scammed anyone, but has been scammed while he travelled more times than he cares to remember. He hopes that others can learn from his mistakes, which are spelled out in merciless detail in this book.NoteThis title is the fully-updated and revised 2018 edition of the acclaimed bestseller "Around The World in 80 Scams: An Essential Travel Guide". It is essential reading for Gap Year and Around The World travel.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Hotels and other accommodation scamsChapter 2: Transport scamsChapter 3: Cash, ATM and credit card scamsChapter 4: Travel agent and travel club scamsChapter 5: Shopping scamsChapter 6: Eating, drinking and gambling scamsChapter 7: Government scamsChapter 8: E-mail and Internet scamsChapter 9: Begging and street hustling scamsChapter 10: Extortion, blackmail and fraud scamsEpilogue: How I try to avoid being scammed