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On the 1st day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz showed me… that destination research is key!
A little knowledge can go a long way when in a new country. Just like Ol’ Saint Nick does his research for the naughty and nice list, you should research both your holiday destination and what’s happening with foreign currencies. Not only will it keep you out of trouble by avoiding some cultural no-nos when overseas, it will also mean you’re in the know when it comes to getting the most out of your travel money.
It says it in the title – find the best price from an Aussie competitor and we will beat it*. More travel money in your back pocket = more poolside cocktails in Thailand as you wind down from the stress of present shopping at 11pm on Christmas Eve before a huge family Christmas lunch where Uncle Barry had slightly too much eggnog… Ho-Ho-Help me, please.
On the 3rd day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz told me... that getting a currency card is easy!
On the 4th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz taught me… how to save money!
On the 5th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz taught me… how to avoid costs that are sneaky!
Every country has hidden costs beyond flights and accommodation that should be budgeted for. Tipping culture is massive in many countries and can often take travellers by surprise. Other countries charge you to use a public toilet (always have spare change on hand). Finally, if you are headed to Europe and need your caffeine hit, you may be charged more for sitting down to enjoy your morning brew.
On the 6th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz told me… that exchanging at the airport is silly!
On the 7th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz showed me… how to hide my money discreetly.
Nothing ruins your Christmas spirit more than having your money or valuables taken whilst overseas. Be clever with how you distribute and carry your cash and cards. Don’t keep all of your cash in the one spot, distribute it between bags, pockets and even your travel companions.
On the 8th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz gave me… tips to be scam free!
You’ve finally landed in your dream destination, unpacked your bags, and started enjoying your first holiday cocktail, only to realise that you have been sold counterfeit notes… that’s a not so Merry Christmas.
Money exchanging scams can be quite common in some countries, so we recommend getting your cash sorted before you go. If this isn’t possible, watch out for vendors when they are counting your money and always double check the legitimacy of the notes.
On the 9th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz taught me… that in some countries haggling is key!
Depending on the country you visit, haggling is often expected and, if you know how to do it properly, can become a fun part of your international experience.
When it comes to haggling we have three key tips:
Keen on some more insight? We have a whole blog dedicated to the art of haggling.
On the 10th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz showed me… how to tip appropriately.
To tip or not to tip? That is the question. It is always worthwhile to brush up on your destinations cultural etiquette which includes when, how much and how to tip.
Hankering for that pumpkin pie in an American diner? It’s polite to tip between 15 – 20% of your total bill. Parched and in need of an eggnog in South Africa (can neither confirm nor deny if eggnog can be found here)? Definitely leave a 10 – 15% tip for your service. Depending on your destination, tipping can very quickly add up so it is worthwhile including in your holiday budget.
On the 11th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz told me… to sell back leftover currency!
Bringing foreign bank notes back home? Don’t save them for a rainy day! Instead sell them back for Aussie dollars and voila – some more cash to help ease those post-holiday blues (maybe buy another Christmas pudding?).
On the 12th day of Christmas, Travel Money Oz inspired me… to donate to charity!
Have some international shrapnel floating around in the bottom of your bag? Don’t let it weigh you down; donate it to charity! Travel Money Oz supports UNICEF’s work through ‘Small Change, Big Difference’. Not only will you be getting rid of loose change, but you will also be helping protect children around the world - talk about Christmas Spirit!
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