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Slovakia has much to offer. Here, you can traverse hiking trails along beautiful, untouched landscapes, immerse in unique folk traditions and historic cities as well as marvel at magnificent castles.
The country is also very safe to visit with a low crime rate. That said, there are a few potential pitfalls to watch out for.
Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.
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Bar, club scams in Slovakia
2 0How it works: This is a common problem in several European countries (e.g. Hungary, Poland, Turkey). That said, it is not as common in Slovakia though there are some rouge…
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Highway beggar scam in Slovakia
2 0How it works: This is not very common, but something to be aware of when driving towards the borders. While driving, someone flashes a light at you to get you…
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Pickpockets in Slovakia
2 0How it works: Overview: actually, the local pickpockets are rather well recognized by local shopkeepers. However, not much action is being done to clamp down on them Modus operandi: they…
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Restaurant scam in Slovakia
2 0How it works: Situation: most food places are fine. However, there are some black sheep which try to rip tourists off and then change their names once they get found…
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Snatch thefts in Slovakia
2 0How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Car: breaking into unattended cars. Train: targeting of tourists on overnight trains Places reported: Anywhere What to…
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Taxi scams in Slovakia
2 1How it works: Overview: this is the #1 scam that tourists in Slovakia will face, as the taxi industry is unregulated and they can charge anything they want! Version 1:…
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