Countries
Now the part nobody tells you.
Practical answers to the questions guidebooks skip. Pick a country.
Japan
Cash still matters, and silence is a form of politeness.
China
A phone is the wallet, the ticket and the door — cash is the awkward option.
Thailand
QR codes everywhere, and a metered taxi is a negotiation.
Vietnam
Cash moves most of the country, and the notes have a lot of zeros.
South Korea
Almost everything is card, and side dishes keep coming.
Taiwan
One card pays for the metro, the bus, and the convenience store.