Money: - carrying currency vs using credit/debit cards
- carrying different currencies - Euro/US/CDN etc
- discounts - backpackers card, special rates, etc.
- reservations and pre-paid items
Saving money and cutting costs while on this journey is the big point on this list. Whether it's saving spending by carrying a different currency, using a particular bank or just using plastic instead, or finding places with discounts. I've heard of a global backpackers card that makes it cheap to stay at hostels across Europe, or a special transit card that make it cheap to take the trains when traveling across the continent. Things like those will be key to stretching the budget and making this all possible. Please, any information, links, leads etc. are greatly appreciated.
This is the page to add comments on any tips or advice to help me stretch my dollars worth while out traveling, any and all help is greatly appreciated. You can always e-mail me if you would rather not make a public post at bobfnbarker81@gmail.com
*EDIT*
I've been looking into this area a lot more lately, after my trip to Tokyo I noticed I racked up a lot of bank fees, which I want to avoid. I plan on sitting down with a bank representative soon to discuss ways to cut down on fees while traveling but apparently it is one thing I'll have to factor in when budgeting the Odyssey. Once I've had my meeting with the bank I'll be making a post about it, keep posted!
*UPDATE*
ReplyDeleteI've looked up the effectiveness of different discounts and reservations or pre-paid plans (flights- effective, hostels - not so much) one thing I'd like to get a bit of information on is where I should look for getting currency exchanged while traveling Europe and Asia. sometimes banks, or the right bank, aren't always available and I want to stay clear of using machines or paying with credit cards too much. Any tips on this issue is greatly appreciated.