Looking for advice about how to handle a cultural misunderstanding...or possibly a scam. Not sure how to reconcile the experience and associated feelings, and especially unsure about how to deal with the situation in the most sensitive and informed way. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the truth behind duty-free shops? Are they always a bad deal? Or is there some stuff that's good to buy, and other stuff you should always avoid?
posted by smackfu on Jul 29, 2008 - 12 answers

Anyone with experience on getting vacations from the scam co Travelcomm, please advise. Alternatively, if you can help me get my money back, all the better... For you innocents, read and beware! [more inside]
posted by beautiful on Jan 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Does anyone have any information about or experience with these people: http://www.internationalliving.com/? This is related to my previous questions about living overseas (1, 2). Some of the things they publish seem like they might be pretty sound advice, but much of it comes across like a beserk shill ("To purchase your copy of the 'Argentina Report--Your Guide to the Buying Opportunity of the Decade.' for only $69, order now.").
posted by Irontom on Feb 24, 2004 - 5 answers