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Going It Alone

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  • 13-04-2016 6:21pm
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    hunter164
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    Right so, I've bit the bullet.

    Booked a flight to Bangkok on 26th May and fly home 30th August. No set plan other than that so I'm fairly easy.

    Basically, I booked this on a whim and know nothing about travelling alone.

    Should I bring all my cash on me in different currencies?


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    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,488 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    No, bring dollars if you want but you can just as easily change Euro. Your card should work everywhere.


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    J Mysterio
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    Fair play, should be awesome. I'd take some cash alright (Maybe keep half on you and secrret half). if you want to get foreign currency before you go, the banks might need advance notice to get it in. As mentioned, your card should work all over.


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    hunter164
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    Thanks for the replies.

    Are the charges ridiculous for withdrawing money?

    Also I'm looking for a bag that I can still bring as carry on but big enough for all my stuff any recommendations?


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    J Mysterio
    Registered Users Posts: 11,035 ✭✭✭✭J Mysterio


    hunter164 wrote: »
    Also I'm looking for a bag that I can still bring as carry on but big enough for all my stuff

    Travelling like a ninja. Thats the way to go alright.


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    stratowide
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    hunter164 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies.

    Are the charges ridiculous for withdrawing money?

    Also I'm looking for a bag that I can still bring as carry on but big enough for all my stuff any recommendations?

    just go back from doing this trip.Gave 2 months in thailand,vietnam and cambodia.
    I had no set plans before I went other than a VOA for vietnam.
    Definitely the way to go.Make it up as you go along.

    I got a revolut mastercard(do a search here) before I went.They dont charge for withdrawals.However Thai banks charge 200 baht (€5) per withdrawal which is pretty steep.vietnam and cambodia charge also but is a little bit less.

    I brought a 32l backpack and a small shoulder bag.Never stopped once for carry on luggage.You can get laundry done almost anywhere for a euro or less.

    If I was going again I would bring euro cash with me and exchange it there.You will get a better rate on the street than in airports or banks.

    If you need any more info send me a PM.


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