Financial issues

Only the wealthiest travellers need no concern for costs. The acceptable budget varies a lot, depending on travellers' purpose of travel, income level, and country of origin.

Basic information

• Budget travel - how to stick to a limited budget
  • Minimum budget travel - giving up comfort, time and predictability to minimize spending
• Equipment
• Money - how to find suitable means for payment
• Shopping - how to spend it; for useful purchases or pleasure
  • Bargaining
  • Duty free shopping
• Air travel on a budget
• Tipping
• Aggregators
• Travel agencies
• Work

Risks

See also: Stay safe

• Common scams
• Corruption and bribery
• Crime, theft, pickpocketing
• Travel insurance