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Money and currency management while travelling

We told you a little above how to avoid bank fees around the world (by choosing the right bank before leaving) but we didn't really explain how we managed our money while travelling. Well, there's nothing really wicked about it;)

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  If possible, leave with a Visa card and a Mastercard (and do not keep them in the same place;)). Don't forget to change your 6-digit codes to 4-digit codes to avoid any problems with some cashing machine. We also used our paypal account a lot to make online payments without always having to fill in our bank details.
  
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  When you make online payments on a wifi you don't know, it is always better to use a VPN to secure your connection.
  
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  We always had a certain amount of money in Dollars (like $3-400) hidden in different places for emergencies (in a secured travel-belt, in Fabienne's bra and hidden in the bag).
  
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  In many countries (Asia, Argentina...), local banks take a commission (fixed amount) for each withdrawal so it is better to withdraw more money less often than the other way around.
  
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  Avoid changing money in small exchange stores (because they make their money by offering outrageous exchange rates) and withdraw money in local currency directly from ATMs.