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
Low-No Interest on credit card charges?	Zoe	2	08/16/14 08:27 PM
Clothing Sales	Zoe	4	11/06/14 10:16 AM
Gift Cash Card usage	zcorsair	7	07/14/17 01:09 AM
Mailing it home economically as you go	zagfam	23	07/24/18 05:12 PM
Rick Steves’ DVD	yosemite1	5	04/19/19 12:59 PM
Trip Insurance Warning	yosemite1	17	03/02/20 08:18 PM
How to send Swiss Franks to Switzerland from the United States	windstaracres	9	06/21/16 03:46 PM
Trip interruption/cancellation insurance through a credit card	Wild Bill	3	03/31/14 05:29 PM
Annual travel insurance not available in WA state?!	whohowe	1	07/01/19 11:16 PM
Oslo to Stockholm to Malmo	WhateverLA	3	03/13/18 09:33 AM
Bus #27 Madrid	Wendy	1	11/16/17 08:45 PM
From Texas to Europe cheap alternative	webm99	12	08/13/18 09:49 PM
Cash is King! Some thoughts.	wbfey1	54	09/09/19 09:17 PM
How much cash is necessary?	Wanderlust58	11	06/27/22 05:19 AM
Credit vs Cash usage in Europe	Wanderlust58	20	09/11/22 08:14 AM
NYT article on a way to cut credit card transaction fees and cash exchange rates	Wanderlust58	13	02/12/23 06:34 PM
RS books on sale	Wanderlust58	0	10/03/23 01:00 PM
flying to scandinavia	wahoodd	6	04/21/14 07:15 PM
Be smart! Do what Rick says! Pay in Euros!!	vmorton	48	09/13/22 07:41 PM
Travel Insurance: Roam Right anyone?	visitors	4	01/20/17 06:53 AM
Buying insurance for travel	vee	7	01/23/23 12:00 AM
Road Scholar Travelers: Did you know they include some insurance with your trip purchase?	Valerie	4	05/16/22 07:47 AM
ITIC teacher card worth it?	umbreits	3	03/29/15 01:24 AM
How to change currencies when visiting multiple countries on a Baltic Cruise?	Tymochtee	7	06/28/17 01:14 AM
Credit & Debit Card Fees	tylrrutledge	32	05/25/18 05:30 PM
Banks to use in Italy to avoid dynamic currency conversion	Twin Mom 4701	24	01/24/17 05:35 PM
Shipping Regular Mail from Spain - a Very Bad Idea!	tuzywall	3	01/14/18 10:28 PM
Have the bank fees using ATM fees in Europe gone up?	travelfan	28	06/11/16 06:47 PM
Shopping at Flea Markets	travelergirl	19	11/03/23 11:24 PM
Train travel/Discount cards	travel4two	5	09/06/19 06:03 PM
Apartment meal ideas	travel4fun	30	10/12/21 05:26 AM
Conflicting advice about cheapest way to get local currency (Europe)	tph2010	30	06/30/17 12:28 AM
British Rail Pass savings	tootiekester	19	03/27/16 08:52 PM
Credit cards that give airport lounge access	Tom_MN	27	10/18/22 12:02 PM
"Save money by NOT using third parties (like Expedia?)"	Tom	22	11/14/15 07:27 PM
Chase Sapphire Collision Damage Waiver - France Enterprise Car Rental - Easy Reimbursement	toddling	7	09/24/22 10:57 PM
Apple Pay	tmohmc	10	09/16/22 09:30 PM
Eurowings?	tkg43307	3	03/19/17 01:34 AM
London Pass	tim	5	09/27/22 09:21 AM
ATM and PIN numbers	thommi01	28	10/31/22 06:39 PM
Buyer Beware! Chase Sapphire - 18% DAILY interest rate upon withdrawing euros	themusteach	25	09/07/15 11:54 PM
England Castle passes???	tfattal26	4	07/08/18 03:22 AM
Still confused by chip & pin vs. chip & signature!	Terry	16	07/19/15 01:38 AM
Cheapest Route in Europe	ted.k9183	17	08/23/18 07:16 PM
Rental Auto Insurance	teallen1126	12	10/12/18 01:53 AM
Paris Museum Pass Online Purchase Problems	tcjake84	2	09/01/22 08:21 PM
Airbnb	tammy.vaught	22	05/31/16 12:41 PM
crossbody anti-theft bag/purse or money belt?	swetrich	24	11/27/17 03:38 PM
Bank of America Travel Credit Card	Swan	13	02/16/15 11:44 PM
Currency conversion fees on debit cards	suziexhayes	13	04/25/22 07:21 PM

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