Author: charlotte haasDate of Trip: February 2013 Paris is the dream trip of a lifetime, and I thought I would never be able to afford to keep up with my friends, who had a lot more financial leeway than I did. But by the time I got to Paris I’d already impressed them elsewhere with my ability to squeeze a euro until it says ouch, so that they were going along with all my little suggestions like I was the boss or something. Nobody doesn’t like extra money, right? Alright then, , to start off, before you even fly over – you really don’t need to go to your bank and procure euros before arriving in Paris. The airports and train stations are littered with ATMs. You’ll get a good exchange rate, pay the same ATM fee that you do at home, and save 8-9% over what you’ll pay a bank at home. Bring some US cash for emergencies, and if need be, use a currency exchange outlet that you’ll find on the street in tourist areas, airports, and train stations. Even the money changers will offer you a better deal than a US bank.Traveler’s Checks are, surprisingly, rarely accepted…. Read full this story
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