Before you go
Practical travel knowledge, sourced and kept simple.
Money, cards, ATMs, eSIM, insurance, baggage and travel documents: short guides that rely on official sources.
Before you go · 1 min
Changing money abroad: where and how to do it sensibly
Exchange rate, commission and the “0% fee” trap: how to spot a fair exchange desk and how much cash to carry.
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Paying by card abroad: limits, fees and deposit holds
How to set up your card before you leave, when conversion gets expensive and why hotels and car-hire firms block money.
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Foreign ATMs and DCC: how to avoid needless costs
What dynamic currency conversion (DCC) is, why the terminal offers your home currency and how to pick a safer, cheaper ATM.
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eSIM and roaming: mobile data abroad without bill shock
When roaming is free in the EU, when a travel eSIM pays off and what to watch during setup.
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Travel insurance: what the EHIC covers and what it does not
The difference between the European Health Insurance Card, private cover and card insurance, plus a checklist before you buy.
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Baggage: sizes, restricted items and what to do if it goes missing
Cabin and checked baggage rules, power banks and liquids, and the steps to take if your bag is late or damaged.
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Travel documents: passport, ID card, visas and copies
When an ID card is enough, when you need a passport, visa or ETA, and what to do if your document is lost.
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Reviewed 2026-10-21. Rules and prices change: check the linked official sources before you travel. These guides contain no paid placements.
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