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All you need to know before visiting the USA

June 7, 2018
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USA landscape

Budget

The United States of America is known to be an expensive travel destination. However, the prices vary greatly by region. You can save a lot of money by avoiding major tourist destinations, eating street food, and staying in hostels or motels.

USA landscape

• Accommodation prices vary greatly from city to city. Prices for private rooms start at 80 USD (65 EUR) in New York City, 35 USD (28 EUR) in Tennesse, and 17 USD (14 EUR) in Roswell, New Mexico.

• Food prices vary from extremely expensive to very reasonable. Prices for a budget dinner on average start at…

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All you need to know before visiting Croatia

May 17, 2018
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| Categories: Europe
Rabac Croatia sea view

Budget

Croatia is still considered as one of the most affordable summer destinations in Europe. However, in the most popular tourist destinations bargains are hard to find. Choosing a less touristy destination could save you a lot of money.

Rabac Croatia sea view

• Prices for private rooms start at 22 USD (18 EUR) near Plitvice Lakes National Park and in Split, 25 USD (20 EUR) in Zagreb, and 30 USD (24.4 EUR) in Dubrovnik.

• Food prices are generally reasonable. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 6 USD (5 EUR) in Zagreb and 10 USD…

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All you need to know before visiting Zanzibar

April 12, 2018
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Zanzibar beach info

Budget

Zanzibar is one of the most affordable island destinations in Africa.

There is only one ATM in Zanzibar – it’s located in Stone Town. The ATM daily limit is usually 400.000 TSH (178.5 USD/145.9 EUR). A 5-15% credit card surcharge applies when paying by credit card. In Tanzania, they do not accept pre-2006 US dollars. Read more about the budget in Tanzania.

Zanzibar beach info

• Accommodation prices range from relatively cheap to very expensive. Prices for private rooms start at 20 USD (16 EUR).

• Food prices are cheap. Prices for a budget dinner…

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All you need to know before visiting Tanzania

April 5, 2018
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| Categories: Africa
Serengeti camping area

Budget

Tanzania is a relatively cheap destination. Safaris and Kilimanjaro expeditions, however, are pretty expensive.

Serengeti camping area

ATMs are only located in major cities like Dar es Salaam, Moshi, and Arusha. The ATM usage fee is around 10 USD (8 EUR). The ATM daily limit is usually 400.000 TSH (178.5 USD/145.9 EUR). Most ATMs accept Visa cards, MasterCard is not as widely accepted. Barclays’s ATMs are very reliable, so are Forex exchange offices. After withdrawing money, always make sure to count the money and take the receipt. A 5-15% credit card surcharge applies when…

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All you need to know before visiting Slovenia

March 29, 2018
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| Categories: Europe, Home sweet home
Slovenia travel info

Budget

Prices in Slovenia very by region. Generally, Slovenia is considered to be cheaper than Italy and more expensive than Croatia. You can save some money by avoiding the most popular tourist places, skipping some major attractions, finding cheap accommodation, using public transportation, and eating at inexpensive restaurants.

Slovenia travel info

• Prices for private rooms start at 25/35 USD (20/30 EUR) in Ljubljana, 35 USD (30 EUR) in Maribor, 40 USD (23.25 EUR) in Bled and Piran, and 45 USD (36.3 EUR) in Postojna.

• Food prices vary greatly by region and type of restaurant. Prices…

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All you need to know before visiting Czech Republic

March 15, 2018
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| Categories: Europe
Prague love bridge

Budget

Prices in the Czech Republic are generally reasonable. However, they vary greatly by region. Try to avoid the most popular tourist places and thus save some money.

Prague love bridge

• Prices for private rooms start at 22 USD (18 EUR) in Prague, 25 USD (20 EUR) in Karlovy Vary, and 30 USD (24 EUR) in Český Krumlov.

• Food prices are generally inexpensive. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 6 USD (5 EUR). Street food and fast food restaurants are usually cheaper.

• Transportation costs are reasonable as well. Public transportation fares in Prague start at around 1.17…

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All you need to know before visiting France

March 8, 2018
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| Categories: Europe
France travel information

Budget

Prices in France are considerably high. However, if you avoid the most popular tourist places, skip some major attractions, find cheap accommodation, use cheap transportation, and eat at inexpensive restaurants, you can save a lot of money.

France travel information

• Prices for private rooms start at 50 USD (40 EUR) in Paris, Tours, Nice, and Colmar.

• Food prices are generally pretty expensive. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 12 USD (10 EUR). Street food and fast food restaurants are usually cheaper.

• Transportation costs are relatively high as well. Public transportation fares in…

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All you need to know before visiting China

February 22, 2018
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| Categories: Asia
Xiamen China architecture

Budget

China is a very affordable destination, especially by Western standards. Prices are reasonable even in Beijing and Shanghai – the two most expensive cities in China.

Xiamen China architecture

• Prices for private rooms start at 15 USD (12.5 EUR) in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen.

• Food prices are generally very cheap. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 3 USD (2.5 EUR). Fancier restaurants will, obviously, charge you a lot more.

• Transportation costs are pretty low. Public transportation fares in Beijing start at 0.30 USD (0.25 EUR), in Shanghai and Xiamen at around 0.15…

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All you need to know before visiting Austria

February 1, 2018
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| Categories: Europe
Hallstatt Austria

Budget

Austria is far from being a cheap destination. However, if you skip some major attractions, sleep in hostels, and eat at inexpensive restaurants, you can save a lot of money.

Winter in Austria

• Prices for private rooms start at 25 USD (20.4 EUR) in Vienna, 50 USD (41 EUR) in Salzburg, 60 USD (49 EUR) near Mölltaler glacier, 85 USD (69 EUR) in Heiligenblut, and 115 USD (94 EUR) in Hallstatt.

• Food prices are fairly expensive. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 12 USD (9.8 EUR). Street food and fast food restaurants…

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