Comments on: Money

By: Daidri | Thee Getaway Gal

Daidri | Thee Getaway Gal — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:13:58 +0000

Having all your money things in order before your trip definitely eliminates last minute concerns however we’ve all been in these situations before. Unfortunately that’s often times how we learn even when we have done our research, something new presents itself. Knowing how much our daily withdrawal limit at the ATM was very helpful for us before visiting Italy. If the amount is super small have your bank raise it before you go to ensure you could take out more if needed. Great tips you’ve provided!

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:33:55 +0000

Thanks Calli. Especially in countries where coins can be worth quite a bit, and since there’s so many options wallets can get heavy fast. It’s really time consuming.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:29:31 +0000

I know it. In Germany we’ve found we have to carry a lot of cash since so many places don’t accept cards. It’s really weird how something as easy as money – and how it’s used (credit cards, cash, types of coins, mobile phones) can vary from country to country.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:27:23 +0000

Uh-oh. Definitely worse. I had a million and one back-up plans, but when kids are only 16 they can’t be expected to make it work as well. Gotta remember that.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:26:20 +0000

I try to keep it in my travel wallet, but the kids got a hold of it recently and the rest is history. I obviously need a new place.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:25:43 +0000

The only reason I had to think of relying on airports and train stations is that I couldn’t find anything near me to do otherwise! We had such a packed schedule that taking the time to find an ATM would’ve been difficult. But, none of the ATMs at the train station accepted the pin & chip card that I had and I ended up getting money out at a Marks & Spencers.

So true that checking rates and commissions can save you quitea bit.

By: Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:14:33 +0000

Sorry you forget all those important thing. We have been in a that situation, crossing into the Czech Republic with only Euros. It’s so easy to forget now that there is one common currency for most of Europe.

By: Anabel

Anabel — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:44:35 +0000

The trickiest European place I’ve found recently was Amsterdam where they seemed very picky about which cards they accepted. Despite an assortment between us, we got stuck in both a supermarket and a local train station. Cash got us through the first, but we didn’t have enough coins for the ticket machine in the second and the office didn’t sell the tickets we wanted! I thought we were the worst in the UK……anyway, always pays to check and not make assumptions.

By: Calli

Calli — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:38:54 +0000

Great post Ann, I hate standing around digging through my change trying to figure out the denominations to pay for something. It may only be a couple minutes but it always feels like hours pass while I’m trying to sort myself out. Funny how something so necessary like money can be so much work.

By: Chris Boothman

Chris Boothman — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:37:36 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this post because I can certainly relate to this. Honestly I am a plastic person so everything that I do in terms of transactions is either online or using a credit card in-store. I rarely carry cash around with me unless I have a real need to (e.g. if I know that I need to pay for tolls etc). But….whenever you go to a foreign country it’s essential that you get some local currency, even if it is enough to get you going for the first couple of days.