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WHERE'S YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE?
How to Make the Most of Your Getaway - Travel Hacks for Your Next Adventure
Aug 28, 2024
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You've spent so long deciding where you want to go and eventually, that glorious booking confirmation has come through but there's still quite a lot of things you need to think about before you jet off on that holiday.
In this blog, I'll outline some of the key things to remember when travelling and I'll try to provide some key travel hacks to help you out!
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How to withdraw that dosh
It's normally best to avoid getting currency before you leave home. And definitely, don't go anywhere near the currency exchange kiosks at the airports!
Make sure you have a no-fee foreign cash withdrawal card with you - I suggest either Starling or Chase debit cards. Both these cards allow you to withdraw cash with no transaction fees around the world. Cash withdrawals will be charged at the daily MasterCard rate (instead of some other cards that charge nasty extras!)
When withdrawing cash at an ATM, the ATM will often ask you if you'd like to "lock in the conversion rate at the ATM" - always press 'decline conversion'. By doing this, your bank will use the official rate to determine the exchange rate to be applied instead of an inflated rate which foreign ATMs may charge.
An alternative is to use Western Union around the world to withdraw cash. By using the Western Union app, you can transfer money and withdraw at stores around the world for very low fees.
Be insured in case anything goes wrong
Keep connected
Skip those lines
And...Relax
Experience everything
Get into the country
Driving around
Store those bags
Leaving the airport
The end of my travel hacks (for now!)
Whether you are travelling a short distance (for a weekend trip perhaps) or to a further away destination, it’s worthwhile considering these travel tips.
You can reach out to me directly if you have any questions or would like a no-obligation travel quote!
Cal a.k.a. The Gallivanting Scot
