The Argentinian economy is volatile in the extreme so as travellers, you need to understand how this affects your plans, budget and access to cash. While some years ago, travel in Argentina for foreigners was especially expensive by Latin American standards, today it’s quite the opposite. When we first entered Argentina in 2018, the exchange …
Money matters
Spending money abroad is easy. Too easy! Having saved for months for your trip, once you’re in holiday mode, it’s easy to forget any money worries and concentrate on having a great time. But if you spend the wrong way, those months of saving and cut backs could at least in part be wasted. You …
17 simple ways to road trip on a budget There’s no 2 ways about. Travelling on a budget isn’t always easy and road trips aren’t the cheapest way to travel. If you don’t plan your road trip in advance, the final costs might be much higher than you would like. Even so, you can still …
A closed currency is a currency that is not freely available outside its country of origin. You must exchange your foreign currency upon arrival as there are import restrictions. You should also consider spending your remaining cash before leaving, as the restrictions on a closed currency extend to exports too. In the event that you are caught …
The cost of a European road trip can stack up quickly, and accommodation can take a huge chunk of your budget. But unlike the UK, much of Europe is well geared up for camper vans and motorhomes. Free camping in Europe with your motorhome is easy. Often easier than finding campsites in Europe. During a 6-week …