12 mistakes that make you spend a lot of money when traveling

1. Keep all your money in one place

When traveling, it is best not to keep all your money in one place to prevent theft or accidental loss while traveling. It is best to divide this amount into 2 parts: 1 part you carry with you, the rest can be kept somewhere discreet in the hotel room or motel such as: under shoes, inside a bar of soap...

2. Not researching transportation in advance

When traveling to a new place, it is best to research the most convenient and economical means of transportation. Instead of renting an expensive car to get around, you can use public transportation or use the cheaper shuttle service of your hotel. In addition, some cities in Europe also have express trains that take you very conveniently when sightseeing.

3. Trust travel books completely

Travel magazines and books are often full of itineraries and specific places to visit. However, it is often the advertisers who get the exposure, while the places that are really worth visiting are left out.

Therefore, tourists should participate in travel forums to learn from experiences and find places to eat and play that are worthy and suitable for their budget.

4. Not informing the bank in advance

If you use a card to pay for your trip, you should find out in advance whether your card has international transaction fees. If it does and the fees are too high, find another option, such as cash, to save money.

In addition, you should also notify the bank in advance of your travel plans.waterIn addition to preventing card loss, the bank will help you freeze your account when there are suspicious transactions.

5. Skip travel insurance

A minor accident is no big deal if you are in your own country but it can cost you a lot of money when you are travelling internationally. You never know what will happen, so spend a little extra on travel insurance just in case of an emergency. It really helps when you are travelling abroad.

6. Not learning about tipping culture

In some countries, including the United States, tips are typically 15-20% of your total bill. In many European countries, tipping is part of the law. So, do some research on tipping before you go to a new place to avoid any awkward situations.

7. Encounter pickpockets

There is nothing worse than losing your ID, credit cards, phone, etc. when you are in a foreign country. Avoid wearing expensive clothes and bags when traveling if you do not want to attract pickpockets. And remember to keep your documents and valuables in different places in case of an accident.

8. Currency exchange

Avoid exchanging too much cash when traveling internationally, as your bank card will have the best exchange rate. Just pay your bank's ATM fees before your trip and you can withdraw cash whenever you want while traveling internationally.

9. Book in advance

Booking early will be effective if the place you are going to has too few places to rest, otherwise limit booking in advance because you will have more suitable options when you arrive at the tourist destination. And the advantage is that you can completely cancel the room if you do not like it without losing the fee like the pre-booking service.

10. Do not share transportation

Sharing a ride with other travelers can save you a lot of money on transportation, so research some ride-sharing apps before you travel.

11. Skip the street food

Street food is sometimes even better than in restaurants. Try wandering around the streets, going to the popular markets, surely visitors will enjoy many typical local dishes at reasonable prices.

12. Not knowing how to make the most of time

If you need to travel long distances, take advantage of the night because this is when you can rest, save money on a hotel stay overnight, and have more nighttime experiences on the train or bus.