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100 Dollars A Day

Everything You Need to Know About Money Before Traveling Abroad

By Clara Ritger,

Jan 14, 2025   —   7 min read

Money
A pile of bills and coins in a mix of currencies.
It's prettier, for starters.

Summary

Always carry USD. Never use it at a currency exchange. Be careful about tipping. Here's why.

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Clara Ritger

Clara is the author of the forthcoming New York Times Bestselling memoir Object in Motion. She is a writer and documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal and NBC News.

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