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Currency in Latvia
A Travel Money Guide to Latvia This small Baltic country often flies under the radar but it’s one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Blessed with beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and old-town charm, Latvia is a delight to discover. It’s natural to want to stretch your savings as far as possible to explore this stunning European country but if you’re not careful, you can fritter away a lot of your money on currency exchange fees and rates. This guide is here to help you understand Latvia’s currency situation so you can save where you can. You’ll become savvy about: The official […]
Currency in Japan
A Travel Money Guide to Japan Japan has so many different things for visitors to do including visiting Kyoto, Tokyo or Mount Fiji, going on the shinkansen (bullet train), skiing in Hokkaido, watching geishas or sumo wrestlers. A trip to Japan will be so much easier if you have a basic understanding of the Japanese currency. We’ve built this guide to help you get streetwise about paying for things in Japan. Here’s what you’ll learn: The currency commonly used in Japan Using bank cards in Japan What Japanese yen actually looks like What the local currency will get you in […]
Currency in Italy
A Travel Money Guide to Italy So you’re heading to the boot-shaped land that gave us pizza, pasta, gelato, tiramisu, truffles… And that’s only listing the food! There’s no doubt you’re going to have a blast in Italy. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in Italy. This guide helps you get a little more savvy in your decision-making by giving you an overview on: The legal tender in Italy The pros and cons of using a bank card in Italy What the Italian […]
Currency in Ireland
A Travel Money Guide to Ireland You’re finally making it to the Emerald Isle, but part of planning your trip to Ireland involves sorting out the currency. And that’s where things get tricky. With two separate currencies across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it’s natural that you’re confused. So we’ve covered all the info you need to get you up to speed just in time for your trip: The official currencies of Ireland The pros and cons of using a bank card in Ireland What the Irish euro and the pound sterling look like The average costs of […]
Currency in Greece
A Travel Money Guide to Greece Famous for the Acropolis, Mt Olympus, the white and blue rooftops of Santorini, and cruises through the Greek islands under a dark blue sky, Greece is easily one of our favourite holiday destinations. And if you’ve worked for this trip, there’s no doubt you’ll want to stretch the savings as far as they’ll go. This guide’s here to help you understand Greece’s currency and how to pay as you travel so you have the best chance of saving money. You’ll learn about: Greece’s official currency The pros and cons of using a bank card […]
Currency in France
A Travel Money Guide to France France is rarely missed on a trip to Europe and so learning about the French currency is important. With the The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Palace of Versailles, France is full of places to visit. There’s no doubt you’re going to fall in love with in France. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in France. Here’s what you’ll learn in this guide: What is the main currency used in France The 3 types of […]
