Can I trust the photos in online listings?

Only to a limited extent — and that is one of the most common tricks on the coast. The photos show the property in perfect condition, but they are often ten or fifteen years old. Those who travel here and stand at the door find a ruin instead of a gem. The scheme works because the journey has already cost money and holiday days — once you are here, you unconsciously lower your standards. Knowing the trick makes you immune: never buy based on a listing, and never travel for a single advertised property. The safe route: ask Svetlana first — she knows the properties and their true condition before you even book a flight.