Money-Saving Strategies

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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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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
Saving Money and Time in Florence	elgwise1	6	09/23/23 12:04 AM
Considering a Wise travel card	kmid219	13	09/19/23 05:29 PM
Airfare to Europe from LAX	frister4	11	09/15/23 10:17 AM
Possible to get euros in London—or Switzerland?	Lola	20	09/14/23 12:42 PM
Education on How Foreign Transaction Fees Work	joeandrose	5	09/11/23 02:16 AM
So, uh.... just how expensive is Switzerland? Any general advice or tips?	Coltrane	20	09/10/23 09:40 PM
When using credit card - should you tell merchant to use their currency rate or US?	betsyjaney	17	09/10/23 08:30 PM
Travel insurance limits-NY Times gift article	PatR@lv	1	09/02/23 02:33 PM
No-FTF debit cards and fee-free ATMs	melrowgo	14	08/31/23 03:52 PM
Delta Companion Certificate with Delta AMEX Platinum	slbdaisy	9	08/29/23 01:27 AM
Eurail Pass-can I use Germany-Only pass to take train to Strasbourg?	heidihottinger	7	08/28/23 04:36 PM
Shopping at Flea Markets	travelergirl	15	08/24/23 09:11 PM
Daily Budget Question	FattyMcCupcakes	16	08/21/23 07:44 AM
$20k budget for 3-4 months in Europe	Enryu	20	08/19/23 08:07 PM
Bring euros or use an ATM?	lois	38	08/15/23 07:57 PM
Historic Scotland membership	sj1180	3	08/15/23 06:59 PM
Your experience claiming benefits of high end travel cards	pedmjr	4	08/13/23 03:59 PM
Affordable travel in Vietnam? What do backpackers need to prepare?	sadbyzi007x	7	08/11/23 06:49 AM
Travel Insurance	ransdell61	5	08/11/23 12:32 AM
Medical and evacuation insurance	dpiercejr63	4	07/29/23 04:25 PM
Minimal Travel Insurance	scott.d.warner	3	07/19/23 12:57 AM
Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals	Mary (roubrat)	7	07/12/23 12:26 AM
Cash and Kids in the UK	heather	11	06/21/23 03:18 PM
DCC, Dynamic Conversion Charge	Bob	9	05/24/23 01:23 AM
Chip and PIN (w/ PIN priority)	Mike in VT	27	05/23/23 04:44 PM
Debt ceiling issues with USD and hotel bookings	Molly	13	05/23/23 02:59 PM
Airline specific credit cards	Jen	16	05/18/23 12:06 AM
Evacuation insurance vs out of pocket cost	horsewoofie	11	05/08/23 06:50 AM
Berlin WelcomeCard Zones ABC	KY-Philly	2	05/06/23 01:50 AM
Payment for tour company in Italy	sharonsworld1	6	04/24/23 11:26 PM
Toys and gadgets	phred	13	04/23/23 03:06 PM
Credit Cards Not Charge Foreign and ATM Fees	Sandy Chen	14	04/22/23 04:27 AM
PIN for credit cards - still need in Europe?	Lois	29	04/20/23 08:45 AM
Insurance	Debbie	6	04/19/23 08:19 PM
Currency exchange	richardraffes...	15	04/14/23 02:08 PM
cash?	bonemjt	21	04/14/23 08:30 AM
Passport renewal—- don’t be fooled	Lola	1	04/03/23 11:47 PM
Recent example of Dynamic Currency Conversion	Sam	13	04/01/23 06:45 PM
Health Ins Coverage in IT, GE, PO & IL	bobeso	15	03/14/23 12:47 AM
Making the most out of UK National Art Pass - £75 per annum or £45 (Under 30)	jeff	6	03/09/23 10:14 PM
US Card fees in Europe	Jon	20	02/14/23 05:56 PM
NYT article on a way to cut credit card transaction fees and cash exchange rates	Wanderlust58	13	02/12/23 06:34 PM
Beware the bnb's	phred	23	01/30/23 11:28 PM
Buying insurance for travel	vijayramraj	7	01/23/23 12:00 AM
Need for Swiss francs in Murren	slattanza	3	01/17/23 09:42 PM
Europäische Reiseversicherung	Lola	8	12/23/22 05:58 AM
Purchasing business class advice	Karen	42	12/15/22 02:08 AM
Travel Insurance Question	AmandaVH	9	12/08/22 01:06 PM
Best Travel Health Insurance Companies for Europe?	Mumbling &...	6	11/22/22 02:05 PM
Black Friday RS Tour Sales for 2023?	Luv2Go	3	11/22/22 03:55 AM

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