Our daily expenses to explore two famous cities in Spain were USD58.44 / EUR52.04 per person per day. Our budget as always is USD50.00 so we were well over. We spent the whole of April in Spain, actually a little more: 31 days to be correct. First, we walked the...
Actionable tips and practical advice to help you manage your finances while travelling
How much money do you need to travel?
Travel can cost as much or as little as you like. How much money you need (to budget) for your next trip largely depends on how much comfort do you want how much time you’ve got; and where you are travelling. You see, a two-week vacation at a luxury resort in the...
How much does it cost to explore Croatia?
Croatia was a big tourist destination before the War of Independence in the 1990s. After the war, as tourism slowly returned, it was considered to be one of the more affordable destinations in Europe. But things change. Some places – Dubrovnik and Plitvice Lakes...
How much does it cost to explore Estonia?
Estonia is one of 51 countries that receive more tourists each year than its total population, and it is not surprising why. Tourism in Estonia is recognised as a major source of employment, and a significant contributor to Estonia’s economic growth. While we (coming...
How much does it cost to explore Lithuania?
Lithuania is one of the three Baltic countries we visited recently. Sandwiched between the Baltic Sea and almighty Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have a reputation for being affordable destinations, especially if compared with more established Western European...
How much does it cost to explore St Vincent and the Grenadines?
Have you ever wondered whether you could afford to visit the Caribbean? Below is our financial spend for our journey around St Vincent and the Grenadines recently. Check out what we did during the fourteen days we explored St Vincent and the Grenadines.Download your...
Curated Money Tips for Independent Travellers
Paul’s sister Jennie, taking a leaf out of our book, travelled around the world in 2017. Before she left, she asked us for advice on how to go about her money needs on the road. We know there are a lot of other people out there who look for ways to minimise bank fees...
How to withdraw cash when travelling overseas
VISA / MasterCard have the best foreign exchange rates a traveller can get, so using your VISA / MasterCard debit or credit card to withdraw cash overseas would make more sense than exchanging cash at a foreign exchange bureau, right? Well, yes and no. If you don’t...
What bank fees can you expect when travelling overseas?
Whether you pay cash or use your credit or debit card/s to pay for a meal or withdraw cash while overseas, you will be exposed to a number of charges. Here is a list of typical fees, who charges them and when they are being charged. While it might seem tedious,...
Which card/s to use when you travel overseas
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