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I appreciate each and every response and tip offered by all of you. Together with my own ongoing research and other resources I've tapped into, I'll be making better choices than if I hadn't put the question out there.
I hope I see some of you along The Way.
Buen Camino
Hey SY, thank you. I have both a debit and a credit card, and already told my bank. What worries me is the exchange rate at the ATM´s. I still have no real clear information about this, not even from my bank. And when there is a budget, the cost of money needs to be factored in.
Any tips on how to avoid getting ripped off by ATM fees and exchange rates? I´m traveling on a budget and don´t want to find out I over spent in dollars because of fees and outrageous exchange rates. Any experiences that can help a first time traveler deal with this important issue?
I had the same issue. Until I realized that I enjoy the outcomes of my undertakings when I plan adequately. I understood that perfectionism is a healthy compromise between obsessive-compulsive control freak (which leads to massive frustration and a very annoying personality), and...
As I prepare to depart for the Camino next Wednesday, I thought it useful to log onto the forum through my phone and keep in touch with the community. But can't. I keep getting a message that says my e-mail is not registered. Then I thought I'd sign up again through the phone and found out that...
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