There are so many different types of credit cards offered in 2018 that appeal to travelers, especially those who are enticed by rewards, such as airline miles, hotel discounts, and other various travel friendly perks that are "earned" by spending money using plastic. Many websites and blogs exist that cater to taking advantage of these … Continue reading Why I don’t do travel rewards or play the points game
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How to use an ATM for free anywhere in the world with a Charles Schwab debit card
Most of the major national US banks charge ridiculous fees for foreign ATM usage; typically a few bucks flat fee per transaction plus a percentage of whatever amount of money you take out. I discovered this the hard way back in my youth when I returned home from a multi-week trip, checked my bank account, … Continue reading How to use an ATM for free anywhere in the world with a Charles Schwab debit card
Travel Insurance Part 2 of 2 – How to get it
This post is a continuation of my Part 1 discussion of travel insurance. Today we'll discuss whether or not you should even bother getting a travel insurance policy, and if you do decide you want one, how to go about acquiring it without getting ripped off. Question 1: Do I even need to buy this? … Continue reading Travel Insurance Part 2 of 2 – How to get it
Travel Insurance Part 1 of 2 – What it is and why you may want it
On every group tour I've ever done, one question that is always asked by the helpful customer service representative is whether or not I want to purchase travel insurance. These add-ons have become more popular over the years, and some tour companies will not allow you to travel to certain destinations without it. This topic … Continue reading Travel Insurance Part 1 of 2 – What it is and why you may want it
The best travel credit card
There are three criteria that every credit card used for travel must meet for me to even consider it: 1) No annual fees 2) No foreign transaction fee 3) It needs to be a Visa There are lots of options out there, and several meet all the above criteria. So we are not going to … Continue reading The best travel credit card
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