Travel Tip: Avoid These Money Mistakes Abroad: When To Use Local Currency

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Travel Tip: Avoid These Money Mistakes Abroad: When To Use Local Currency

Know Before You Go Travel Show

5 minutes

2 months ago

Travel Tip: Avoid These Money Mistakes Abroad: When To Use Local Currency

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In this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we’re breaking down when you actually need local currency while traveling internationally — and when your U.S. dollars will work just fine. We’ll share practical, real-world advice from our travels around the world:
💵 Which destinations love the U.S. dollar (like much of the Caribbean and parts of Central America).
💶 When it’s essential to exchange for local currency — especially in Europe, Asia, and smaller local markets.
🏦 The best ways to get local currency without high fees.
🚫 Why relying only on credit cards can backfire in certain spots.