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After a weekend in Venice, Craig and Linda pass on some of the not-so-nice experiences and how to avoid them. Our rules to help avoid being ripped off in heavily touristed areas, like Venice.

• Rule one: Assume nothing
• Rule two: Check for hidden costs – by asking outright
• Rule three: Remember rule number one
• Rule four: Make a local friend and follow their lead

This post isn’t about saving money or begrudging paying for an experience, but when you pay much more than you expected it can put a negative edge on your travel experience. This post’s about staying alert so you pay what you expect to. Money lost can’t be spent elsewhere.

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Links:

• Transcript (pdf, 262kb)

Cheap Venice hotels

• Our Crazy Travels – Craig and Linda’s blog
• An account of this trip to Venice
• Our Venice photos

Also see:

• Rome travel guide
• Venice desktop wallpaper

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This article was written by Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are ... somewhere in the world! Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.