7 Reasons Why You Need to Carry Cash with You When You Travel
I just returned from an extended trip in Turkiye . While I always have US dollars with me, it's advisable to carry a stash of local currency with you. In this case, I carried both euros and Turkish Lira, TRY with me just to be safe. The good news is that you can keep unused euros for other trips as that's a common currency. However, in Turkey, the local currency is often the only one accepted. You'll want to manage the amount of Turkish lira that you keep with you, as they are pretty much useless outside of Turkey. Here are my reasons for keeping cash with you at all times, particularly local currency. Attractions : Popular tourist sites like Galata Tower requested cash. Don’t count on using credit cards as we do in most locations. Shopping : You can often get a better price if you purchase with cash. While it may seem inconvenient, if you have an ATM card that has no fees, this is advisable. You can save as much as 15% on your splurges. Public Restrooms : Small chang
