Posts Tagged ‘travel’
The Biggest Travel Ripoffs
Although I love to travel, one thing I hate are the travel ripoffs that I’ve come across. Quite often these things are tourist traps that are aimed at new travelleres, but often the biggest ripoffs come from airlines or banks who are trying to maximize their profits. To be fair, I’m sort of “happy” that…
Read MoreThe Best no Foreign Transaction fee Credit Cards in Canada
One little known fee when it comes to credit cards is the foreign transaction fee. Basically, 95% of Canadian credit cards charge a fee of 2.5% whenever you make a purchase in any currency besides Canadian dollars. This fee isn’t a secret since it’s clearly outlined in the cardholder agreement, but people don’t typically notice…
Read MoreThe 5 Best Currency Exchange Options For Travellers
You’ve booked your flights, your itinerary is set and now all you need is some local cash Getting foreign currency is easy but choosing the right method could save you a ton of cash. What do I mean? Well, whenever you exchange money, there are fees involved. How much you pay in fees depends on…
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Read MoreHow Much Does it Cost to Go to Japan?
If you plan on travelling to Japan for the first question most people ask is how much does it cost to go to Japan? There’s a big misconception that Japan is expensive, but I didn’t find it to be that much more expensive than other major cities I’ve visited. There are plenty of ways to do…
Read MoreThe cost of travel: The basics of travel insurance
When it comes to travel, quite often people forget to consider travel insurance. The cost of health care outside of Canada is insanely expensive. A trip to the walk-in clinic will cost you more than $100 USD, if you need more serious medical attention, you could pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars. To simply…
Read MoreFood in Japan to Try
Food in Japan is amazing, it’s actually one of the reasons I decided to return to the country. When I first visited Japan, I was on a limited budget, but this time I told myself that I wouldn’t cheap out on my meals. Fortunately, good food in Japan can be found at reasonable prices. If…
Read MoreTravel Fees and Charges to Avoid
I love to travel, but I absolutely hate the fees and charges that can come up. It’s a bit ridiculous when you think about it. There are more than a few things that are designed to get more money from travellers. It may not seem like a lot at first, but once you start adding…
Read MoreBudapest Travel Blog: It’s Beautiful!
Budapest is one of those cities that constantly ranks in various Top 10 lists, yet it’s still hardly visited by many travellers. After seeing so many amazing pictures, I finally decided to make a stop there on my most recent Eurotrip. With stunning architecture, refreshing thermal baths, and a culture that can be unique, Budapest lives up to…
Read MoreOptions For Using Your Mobile Abroad
Let’s be realistic, who doesn’t travel without their cellphone these days? They offer so much convenience that it would be silly not to travel with it. The problem is, when using your mobile abroad, roaming charges can add up to some ridiculous amounts if you’re not paying attention. Fortunately for all of us there’s many…
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