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
Airfare for One Versus for Three	Claudia A.	10	02/06/24 01:38 AM
Eurail vs Swiss travel passes	Jim	2	02/06/24 05:46 PM
What is the Best Travel Insurance for Rick Steves European Tours	jrouse705	9	02/08/24 05:10 AM
D-Ticket Review	jkh	0	02/11/24 09:26 AM
Deals on flights to Europe in June and July	e_priest	15	02/12/24 08:38 PM
PSA, Car rental Chase CC insurance	Mumbling &...	3	02/19/24 02:27 AM
New payment option - installments	David from...	10	02/20/24 09:49 PM
International wire transfer	michaelhiggins	12	02/25/24 11:53 PM
Read Car Rental Agreement Fine Print and Learn From My €1,600 Mistake - Consider...	JT	10	02/28/24 08:21 PM
Customs Fees when flying through Canada	00-genomic-rise	9	02/29/24 08:50 PM
Does your room seem more expensive?	phred	20	03/07/24 01:08 AM
Help with VAT refund	Coffeetogo	4	03/07/24 03:53 AM
Delta fares	jules m	28	03/11/24 01:25 PM
Wanderlog saved me $200 on my hotel	Lane	6	03/15/24 05:19 PM
Existing Condition Travel Insurance Issue	foubya	5	03/27/24 03:51 PM
Tip local guides - tour excursions	pj	9	04/04/24 02:21 PM
Trip Insurance?	rf26	18	04/07/24 07:50 PM
Bad experience with money belt	sakuinc	13	04/08/24 11:50 PM
Unlock debit card in airplane mode?	pj	11	04/21/24 12:12 PM
“Zero” PIN Problem in Italy?	Mark & Sandee	5	04/27/24 03:37 AM
Searching European airfare rates from the US	kjgindle	7	05/13/24 09:18 PM
Anyone use a Wise card in Italy? Other options?	markustg09	5	05/16/24 11:57 AM
High Exchange Rates for Credit Cards Used Internationally (WaPo News Article)	NYC Librarian	11	05/16/24 12:00 PM
cancellation on booking.co	ticadonnita	8	05/20/24 01:05 AM
Digital Nomad Visas for remote work/long stay	Lola	3	06/03/24 12:18 PM
Disabled Identity Card For US Citizens	needmoretravel	10	06/20/24 06:42 PM
VAT refund when leaving from UK airport with purchases made in EU	encore	7	06/21/24 09:16 PM
Money-Spending Strategies	Tom R	10	06/26/24 12:16 PM
It does not hurt to ask... booking.com	joe32F	2	07/02/24 01:16 PM
Shannon Airport ATM very high exchange rate	david_pl	11	07/03/24 08:04 PM
Trip Insurance...again	edgefield	16	07/16/24 05:28 AM
The Schwab card	phred	24	07/28/24 01:58 AM
Foreign ATMs and US Credit Unions	Diane G	9	07/30/24 06:54 PM
Medjet discount	phred	15	07/31/24 03:14 PM
Global Blue VAT Tax Refund in Norway	onlyme04	2	07/31/24 05:14 PM
Safely Carrying Valuables while wearing a Dress	JBC	17	08/02/24 12:11 AM
Best Sim card for Netherlands	monica	2	08/11/24 03:09 PM
Questions about Credit Cards with no Foreign Transaction Fees	JBC	16	08/21/24 05:20 PM
Airline vs Credit Card Portal for Booking Flights	jkh	1	08/25/24 11:44 AM
Save money by booking lodging in Europe last minute or a month in advance?	mapperkelly	7	08/27/24 02:51 AM
how to pay for travel lifestyle	Kathy	104	08/28/24 06:26 PM
Chase Sapphire reserve vs. Cap one Venture X??	Gene	9	08/30/24 10:29 PM
two factor authentication problem while in Europe	Gene	12	09/07/24 07:01 PM
Discount rail tickets	fepm49	3	09/11/24 06:21 AM
Longer stay in Europe-Eating out	Tammy (aka...	15	09/12/24 10:26 PM
Anyone here use WithFaye for trip insurance yet?	Bill	0	09/15/24 10:59 PM
Airline stopover programs (more than 2 days)	Mardee	6	09/21/24 01:47 PM
Christmas European flights - should I wait until Black Friday Sale?	Gene	16	09/21/24 11:26 PM
Large amount of Euro's needed in Austria	kapekodkarl	14	09/27/24 03:36 PM
Careful with charges	goanywhere	3	10/17/24 06:54 PM

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