Money Hints When Traveling Abroad
No matter what country you are traveling in, carry extra change (in local currency) for unplanned-for expenses like public restrooms. Many are coin-operated; and not all have an attendant on duty to make change. Also, many public parking lots require exact change in local currency to get OUT of the parking lot! That change will also make a nice, inexpensive souvenir that doesn’t take up a lot of room.
Don’t expect a free printed program when attending a concert or play. Most printed programs or playbills abroad cost extra, unlike the free programs you are accustomed to in the United States.
Watch out for those hidden charges at restaurants! Ask if that bread basket on your table costs extra. (It might!) Ask if there is a cover charge. Those wonderful, elegant, and expensive “fine establishments” have the most hidden charges. Don’t assume ANYTHING!
Watch Out for Hidden Charges
Whether you are renting a car or “renting” a room in a hotel for the night, don’t assume the price they are giving you is the complete price. ALWAYS ask if there are additional taxes or service charges BEFORE you sign a contract or accept a room. In some countries, the extra tourist taxes and service charges can increase your bill by 20-30%! It can happen in the U.S. too. No matter where you travel, get into the habit of asking:
- Does this price include all service charges and taxes?
- What exactly do I get for this price?
If you always ask these questions, you will rarely have an unpleasant financial surprise when it comes time to pay the bill.
Watch out for those hidden charges at restaurants! Especially abroad, ask if that bread basket on your table costs extra. (It might!) Ask if there is a cover charge. Those wonderful, elegant, and expensive “fine establishments” have the most hidden charges. Don’t assume ANYTHING!
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