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Even if you have set a budget ahead of time, it is easy to end up spending way more money than you would have ever imagined on your vacation, especially if you’re traveling abroad. Here are some tried and true frugal travel tips to help you enjoy your next trip without breaking the bank. Be […]

A visit to another country often means adjusting to another currency. In India, that currency is the rupee. One rupee is equivalent to around two US cents. A rupee is divided into 100 paise, although paise coins are becoming scarce. Most Indian tourist towns and cities have automatic teller machines linked to international networks. Cards […]

Hong Kong is a tourist mecca, with visitors from around the world lured by the bargain shopping, buzzing nightlife, and delectable cuisine. But it can be confronting at first for foreign travelers with little concept of the country’s money. Hong Kong may be famous for its economical shopping options, but a stay in the Asian […]