Euronet ATMs have a new look. Unfortunately, they still seem designed to separate travelers from more of their money than necessary. I’ve written before about why travelers should be careful …
Dynamic Currency Conversion
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Credit Cards
Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegIf you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts …
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Right now, international travel from the United States is as popular as ever. Flights across the Atlantic and Pacific are packed, and prices often still feel higher than they did …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money
by joehegby joehegA while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …
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I think the British Government just scammed me. Well, wait—that’s a bit harsh. It’ll make sense in a minute. Applying for a UK ETA Since we’re planning a trip where …
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When traveling outside of your home country, figuring out how much things cost in relation to your currency can be difficult. You need to know the current conversion rate between …
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Tips and Tricks
We Know Better & Still Got Caught By One Of The Most Common Tourist Scams Out There
by joehegby joehegHere’s a flashback to when we fell for one of the most common scams pulled on tourists. Remember this tip when we’re all able to visit other countries again. When …