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Money-Saving Strategies

Share your best budget tips

When traveling on a budget, there are many ways to make Europe affordable. From eating and sleeping cheap, to getting value from a great guidebook, to avoiding high-cost flights, share your best tips to save money.

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RS books on sale
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FattyMcCupcakes 16
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sj1180 3
Your experience claiming benefits of high end travel cards
PEDMJR 4
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Travel Insurance
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Medical and evacuation insurance
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Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals
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Cash and Kids in the UK
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DCC, Dynamic Conversion Charge
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Chip and PIN (w/ PIN priority)
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Debt ceiling issues with USD and hotel bookings
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Airline specific credit cards
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Insurance
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