When a no-FOREX-fee credit card isn’t the best travel choice
Updated July 24, 2024 Ask the question in travel forums, "What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?" and answers invariably suggest those that don't charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for...
4 easy steps to find the cheapest way to send money abroad
Updated July 4, 2021 Finding the cheapest way to send money abroad is easier when hidden fees and markups on exchange rates can be uncovered. Here’s a step-by-step approach to identify your options. An example Like many travellers, I encounter the occasional...
What’s in your travel wallet? 12 Tips for keeping your stuff safe.
Updated February 18, 2018 What’s in your travel wallet is as much about what you take with you on your trip as what you leave at home. It’s also the result of figuring out what should go in your wallet, and what needs to be carried elsewhere. Here are 12 tips to help...
Share group travel expenses with Kitty
How do you share group travel expenses? Splitting restaurant bills, contributing to grocery purchases and sharing the cost of a transportation card can be an energy-draining process. Within my groups of travel friends, we’ve found an efficient low-tech solution. We...
