European tourist

I was closing up for the day when the car rental gal next door asked if I could cash a traveler's check. Sure, how much? He asks for $50 or $70, at the $70 mark I said he was pushing it. So he gave me a $50 traveler's check and his ID I didn't even ask for. I check the signature, but wasn't sure which country he is from. I hand over the bills and he asks for change for the vending machines. I make change. He next asks for hostels. I have no idea if Des Moines has those so I give him a phone book. We have plenty of hotels across the airport and handed him a map with hotels on it, but he thought they were too expensive. He asks about cab fares and the Greyhound bus station. It took me a couple minutes to locate the street on the map. I knew the general area, but not which street for the station. He asks about cab fares and again I have no idea. I say I drive a car so I never ride in cabs, except in England. I put the phone book away and ask if he needs anymore help before I leave. I was getting rather hot in my winter coat, headband, and gloves. He said no and thank you. I pointed out where the cabs are located and end with "Have a good day". I clocked out 15 minutes later than I was suppose to, but I have a good excuse. Post later. Bye!