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Just got back from Azerbaijan and though the country is lovely I would never go back there again because of all the scams. I understand that every country has its fair share of scams but in Azerbaijan it felt like majority of them are out to get you for as little or as much as possible.
The scams I faced are - Scam 1 - As soon as I stepped out of the airport and booked a cab via Bolt taxi app which showed 6 Manat after discount , the driver tried to scam me by saying this is the starting price of the trip and full price will be displayed later and he showed me a third party app with a meter running on it . Realised it was a scam and asked him to drop me back at the airport (we just left the exit gate of airport at this point of time ) and then he started threatening me by asking to pay him the 6 Manat for parking fees. I asked him to drop me near the police car and will pay there . Fortunately, he just left me at the exit gate of airport and then left. Tried booking the taxi again via app and this time asked the driver before getting into the taxi if it’s the final price and he said no give 50 Manat and cancel the ride will take you the destination . Did not feel safe with this option so cancelled again . Used AirPort Express bus to get to the centre at last .
Scam 2 - The hotel I booked for first night , the room had issues with the plumbing and he took me to an alternative hotel which was worst . Heard this is a common thing that happens as well.
Scam 3 - Overcharged for food as a tourist . At a few places , when the locals were being charged around 4 Manat the foreigners were being charged 8 Manat . Though this is a small amount and I don’t mind paying the extra it would be appreciated if asked and earned honestly .
Scam 4 - Booked a tour to Gabala via a tour operator on Nizami St . The initial pick up time was 9 but the driver came at 11 , took us half way and said the car had some trouble and booked a bolt for us to drop back in the city . Didn’t complete the tour and did not give refund saying we went half way there and he spent money sending us back here again.
Scams that happened to other travellers
Scam 5 - SIM card scam. The driver on the way from the airport will take you somewhere to buy a SIM card and they’ll rip you off by charging over exorbitantly.
Scam 6 - Many clubs will work with girls who’ll take you to the clubs order expensive shit and you have to pay up or on Nizami st they’ll invite you to check out their club once u sit at a table and order a drink , other girls will join you randomly and start ordering bottles and they’ll ask you to pay it up.
BEWARE of these scams during your Azerbaijan trip
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This sub is dedicated to the appreciation of traditional architecture, with a view to increasing the appetite for architectural revival. Posts should be of old and new buildings in a traditionalist style. Please read the rules before posting.
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I’m planning a first trip to visit Tbilisi (Georgia) this fall (late October / early November). I’d like to visit either Yerevan or Baku as well, but can’t decide which one to see.
I know Tbilisi is over run with digital nomads and tourists. What are the Pros/Cons of visiting Yerevan and Baku? Are all 3 cities filled with Russians (in 2023) due to the war?
Thanks
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