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"Not all those who wander are lost."
We always plan our trips before we go. I am super OCD so whenever I travel I always use an excel sheet to help me manage meals, check-in/out details, and programs that I have to attend.
Set a budget A budget is important. Stick to it. Be reasonable. Know roughly how much things costs.
Exchange money Some countries offer better exchange rates at the airport (i.e. Thailand) versus others who don't. Know the current exchange rate. We usually just google. Bloomberg is also pretty good. If you are exchanging a small amount, you can do it at a money exchanger. We usually use Arcade money exchanger at Raffles Place.
For larger amounts, some people prefer to use their debit card and withdrawal money at their destination. Apparently, the bank to bank exchange rate is better than any money exchangers in the world. I have never tried it. Do your homework. My fiance and I usually split the tasks up. He would surf TripAdvisor looking for things to do and places to eat. I like to look for local blogs. Not all the restaurants that tourists rave about on TripAdvisor are as good as they sound or look. The moral of the story is to cross-reference all reviews. We love eating and so we really go the extra mile to get the best things on our plates. I am a firm believer that not all expensive things taste good and not all cheap food tastes crappy. Do yo research!
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