I travel on a semi-regular basis and would like to become a better traveler, both in terms of trip planning and packing/unpacking/repacking. If you travel frequently, how do you do it? How can I up my game?
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posted by kat518
on Apr 22, 2013 -
25 answers
Last March, I went to London and returned without spending all of the Pounds I'd withdrawn from an ATM machine. Believing that the money changers in the airports are major ripoffs, I decided to hang onto the Pounds. "Surely I will run into a friend with plans to visit London soon!" Hasn't happened. Anyone have any creative ideas on how to exchange the Pounds for Dollars now? Without paying someone a ghastly percentage?
posted by starkraven
on Jan 24, 2013 -
16 answers
Traveling to Europe with friends. They want to combine plane fares and split the ticket costs evenly. Problem: this means I'll be paying $300 more than what my round-trip ticket would cost if I bought it separately. Should I agree to it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2012 -
74 answers
I am terrified to travel. Trying to overcome some of the most basic of challenges is intimidating such as where do I eat, where do I sleep, how do I make money all come to mind. I figure I keep a bag of rice with some peanut butter and oats on me for food. I'm thinking a tent for a place to sleep and panhandling if I wind up screwing this up too bad. I would day labor no problem if it comes down to it, wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I keep trying to find travel companions, but everyone keeps falling through.
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posted by Nighthawk3729
on Mar 19, 2012 -
28 answers
My mom recently returned from the Ivory Coast with about 50,000 XOF (=~$100). However, she hasn't found anywhere that will accept the XOF and pay her USD. She has tried Wells Fargo, American Express travel exchange, and Travelex, with no success anywhere. Does anyone know who will accept XOF for exchange?
posted by rjacobs
on Aug 19, 2011 -
8 answers
[luggage filter] it's time to grow up. and when better than right before a trip!
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posted by anya32
on Jun 25, 2011 -
20 answers
What is the best/safest/most efficient way to send money from England to Peru, Ecuador and Mexico? What's the best international bank in Peru/Ecuador? What are the best travelers checks?
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posted by nickyskye
on Sep 25, 2010 -
7 answers
When you "win" an argument with your spouse, it's not really winning, or is it?
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posted by abdulf
on Sep 17, 2010 -
47 answers
Me and my girlfriend are planning to embark upon a long adventure. We have never done it before and have some questions.
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posted by Sentus
on Jul 20, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm considering taking an international vacation next summer. I've never been outside of North America and I have very little disposable income. Besides saving and obtaining a passport, what can I do in the next year to prepare? Is there anything I can do now or soon that will make my trip less expensive? What are some great budget travel locations?
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posted by emilyd22222
on Jul 18, 2010 -
17 answers
I'm going to be out of town for three weeks. Is it safe for me to turn off the water heater in my high rise apartment? Each unit has its own and I'd like to save water while I'm gone.
posted by Aanidaani
on Jun 11, 2010 -
18 answers
Best credit cards to earn travel reward points within the US so I can visit my beloved frequently?
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posted by mlo
on Jan 10, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm trying to start 2010 with a decent software strategy in place for tracking travel, projects, invoices, and expenses. 2009's technique was an Excel spreadsheet so there's lots of room for improvement. My picky/nerdy requirements inside.
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posted by jessamyn
on Dec 29, 2009 -
10 answers
How did rich European gentlemen on a "grand tour" of Europe in the 18th Century manage their finances? I can't imagine they carried enough money (or gold) to support months or years of travel--was there a system of banks they could use? Or credit notes? Also, how did they arrange to get their packages shipped home?
posted by mstillwell
on Sep 13, 2009 -
9 answers
Last minute Japan travel: after making an error with timing I need to arrange one-way travel from Tokyo to Kumamoto quite quickly. What are the cheapest options? I have looked into flights and trains (for the 17th of August) and both seem expensive (about £200-£250 a ticket). I am in the UK at the moment. Would it be worth waiting until we arrive in Japan? Perhaps trying to get last minute flights at the airport?
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posted by 0bvious
on Aug 11, 2009 -
17 answers
I'm fresh out of college, I have a job I love, and everything's going great. But it would be awesome if I could have more time off, because of a few reasons, and I can afford it... but does anyone do that?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2009 -
32 answers
My current volunteering gig is standing still, how do I search for a new one and be able to travel?
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posted by pixxie
on Jul 12, 2009 -
6 answers
Is there any further action I can take to recoup the financial loss and and deal with the emotional frustration resulting from my university's swine-flu-panic decision to cancel a much-anticipated field research opportunity?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 10, 2009 -
6 answers
How much spending money do I need for 10 days in Japan? And: help me eat vegetarian while I'm there.
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posted by Kirn
on May 27, 2009 -
19 answers
International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know?
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posted by b33j
on Apr 17, 2009 -
28 answers
Anyone here have experience ordering foreign currency online? I know I'm over-preparing for my four day trip to Montreal, but I'd really like to have some CAD in hand when I get there. I'm sorta too lazy to find a bank around here that will do it for me...
posted by krisptoria
on Mar 11, 2009 -
10 answers
I am a recent college graduate and I also suffer a good deal of wanderlust. There is the inevitable problem of combining work and play. At my university, the only career advice I received was graduate school or working the traditional 9-5 job. I'm wondering if it's possible to travel and earn money?
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posted by bodywithoutorgans
on Jan 27, 2009 -
22 answers
Eight months out - how to have fun
and earn money - preferably abroad?
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posted by djgh
on Dec 15, 2008 -
3 answers
Hotel points, airline points, credit card points, fast food points -- is there an app out there that helps you track all the various loyalty/awards programs?
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posted by milkdropcoronet
on Aug 19, 2008 -
5 answers
Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there.
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posted by iamkimiam
on Jun 24, 2008 -
9 answers
I am 21, male, and I'm pretty bored with life, I feel stressed about doing nothing. I am having trouble figuring out what it is I really want to do with all of the time I have right now, and I've definitely been stagnating. Give me some advice!
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posted by thegmann
on May 8, 2008 -
19 answers
Ok, so I'm traveling to the States from the UK for the first time and I realise that you guys tip pretty much everyone. So I need to know when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip?
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posted by stackhaus23
on Apr 29, 2008 -
34 answers
How to handle an international refundable payment so that all parties are satisfied?
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posted by Julnyes
on Apr 9, 2008 -
3 answers
Recommendations for a financial advisor/accountant for a young couple in NYC?
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posted by scazza
on Jan 30, 2008 -
2 answers
I need advice on how to get food and money while traveling through Europe, and how to transport my bike.
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posted by fjardt
on Dec 7, 2007 -
8 answers
I'm looking for advice on banking while living overseas but getting paid in the US for a year.
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posted by Nothing
on Aug 2, 2007 -
9 answers
What's the best and safest way to travel through some rather sketchy parts of Africa with a sizable chunk of cash?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Jul 9, 2007 -
14 answers
What can I do for a month this summer that will get me out of the country, cover my costs, and cover my bills back home?
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posted by greta simone
on Apr 11, 2007 -
21 answers
