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.
- 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. - 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. - 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!
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:
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.
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:
- Groupon ( http://www.groupon.com/ )
- Living Social ( http://www.livingsocial.com/ )
- Amazon Local ( http://local.amazon.com/ )
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:-)
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