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What’s in Our Wallets?

November 18th, 2009 · 5 Comments · logistics

If you’re not careful, you can end up spending a lot of money on ATM fees, foreign transaction fees, and the like.  Getting money from the ATM can add up, with foreign banks charging up to $5 for use of their machines.  Credit card transaction fees often total 4% of a purchase (1% by Visa [...]

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20 pounds or bust

October 18th, 2009 · 10 Comments · logistics

What do you bring when you’re planning to travel around for a year? If you’re us, not a whole lot.
Going into this, I knew I would find the task daunting; I even find packing for a weekend trip to San Francisco stressful. What’s the weather forecast? Will I need my swimsuit? Should I bring sandals? [...]

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