Comments on: 7 Ways to Make Your Travel Dollar Even Stronger Abroad

By: Thomas Meyers

Thomas Meyers — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:41:20 +0000

Hi Robert,

In non-eurozone countries many of these tips remain the same: Get your money from the ATM once on the ground (not currency exchange counters), pay in the local currency (don’t let them dynamically convert you at the register), and absolutely call your bank and credit cards in advance to know how much using each card will cost you during your trip.

Have a great trip!

By: Robert Koch

Robert Koch — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:54:11 +0000

I am going to non euro countries in Oct, Krakow and Prague. Any currency tips?

By: Richie

Richie — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:31:02 +0000

If you have multiple credit/debit/ATM cards, check to see if any charge NO foreign transaction fees.

By: Libbie

Libbie — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:40:34 +0000

I’m happy to read your comments about rail passes for North Americans. I’ve never read those words of truth from any “expert” on European travel. I’ve known for years that those passes are overpriced but you’re the first I’ve seen willing to say that in print. Thanks!

By: Elise

Elise — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:36:41 +0000

Number 4. sticking with the local currency is huge, huge one! So many shops abroad will now ask to convert to dollars, for example and it sounds like a great idea but it’s not!

Super helpful post and time to get back to Europe,

Elise

http://www.madeforelise.com