Travel Tips: Saving Money with Coupons

(There are some updates below.)

When we travel, normally shopping is expensive. Especially, people want to travel long, money is very important. If you think your money very much, here are some ways to save.

1. Credit Card
   Once you get your credit card, you can take advantage of a lot of the benefits. In some stores, only you show it, you can get the free gifts and discounts. Also, if the card companies have the offices in your destinations, you may get some coupon books.
2. Coupons in the Newspapers
   You may get some coupons with newspapers. Especially, in the weekend editions, there are some glossary coupons with flyers. You may not use these coupons at small glossary marts, but you can use them at big supermarkets at least.
3. Visitor Center
   Local Visitor Centers also have some coupons. They are normally for local destinations such as museums, restaurants, and shopping malls, and transportation.

The days of the coupons in newspapers are different from countries and areas. Also, usually, before holidays, many stores have some discounts without coupons. Then you can buy some local and cultural food and stuff too.

"Coupons? It's a local way." Maybe, you think so. However, if you stay long, please check and get some destinations' atmospheres with them. It's time to get the influence!

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Update: July 15, 2013

Here are some additional information:

Credit card companies have a lot of international services. For example, some cards are originally with travel insurance. They support when you start traveling to be back home(you may need to buy the ticket with the card.) You may not buy an expensive insurance. Also, with something reasons, you are not able to have credit cards, you may use the international debit cards. Some international debit cards are also issued by major international issuers. They have similar services for your travel.

Here are some major companies for credit/debit cards:

• American Express
• Diners Club
• MasterCard WorldWide
• Visa International

These international companies tie with the domestic issuers, and may provide the international functions. There are some more international issuers such as Discover Card and JCB. For the services, please check your issuers' websites.

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Update: July 17, 2013

Coupon Apps & Sites

Is Saving Money not easy? "No!" It's easy with your smartphone too. Recently, some online coupon companies comes up. They are normally for the local people, but you can use them also with registrations.

Here are some sites:

1. Groupon ( http://www.groupon.com/ )
2. Living Social ( http://www.livingsocial.com/ )
3. Amazon Local ( http://local.amazon.com/ )

You can download their apps on your smartphone and tablets, and also use on your computers. They normally have some special discounts. Many of them are similar with travelers interests.

These are also for the international cities. If they have the information in your destinations, it's worth checking.

After you spend a massage with 50% discount, you may use the rest of money for delicious dinner:-)

Fourth of July

The Independence Day is tomorrow. I'm wondering how people spend time. Personally, today, I bought Budweiser with the Stars and Stripes. I've also got some food made in USA.

By the way, recently, many wildfires have occurred in the West Coast and Mountain areas of the United States. Naturally, people believe these wildfires spontaneously happens. However, some of them might be with cigarettes, fireworks, and campfires. When you'll get fun places, please treat fire carefully.

Also, this weekend, people go out and enjoy with the attractions such as parades, music lives, and fireworks. When you go out for these attractions, you feel thirsty in the Sun. Don't be patient, and drink water for your body conditions.

If you travel in the United States, here are some ideas for American foods.

• Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Milk and Apples(Breakfast)
• Hotdogs, or Hamburgers with French Fries + Coke(Lunch)
• BBQ with spareribs, and garden salads + Budweiser(Dinner)  

You also can try some American food near your traveling areas. Some restaurants serve their favorite dishes and beers with special discounts. Also if you are not in the United States, you can try these this summer. You can check how to cook online!

"Listen To The Music" (1972)

by The Doobie Brothers

Originally, Fourth of July is the independent day. It's not only a fun day, but also the day of thank for the nation and veterans. Don't forget the meaning, and enjoy the holiday!

If you want to know more about Fourth of July, you can check on History Channel.

• History of Fourth of July