Guidebooks aren't lying to you, exactly. They're just written by people who visited once, stayed at the recommended hotels, and moved on. Here's what actually holds up once you've lived it. This post contains affiliate links highlighted in red. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Myth 1: "Tuk-tuks always overcharge tourists" Guidebooks love to warn you about this one, and sure, some drivers will quote double. But the fix isn't para