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  • Train Passes and Hyperlinks

    Just the facts, Jack! Eurail Pass (Europe) Purchase: Eurail Official Website Japan Rail Pass Purchase: Japan Rail Pass Official Website USA Rail Pass (Amtrak) Purchase: Amtrak Official Website Swiss Travel Pass Purchase: Swiss Travel System Official Website BritRail Pass (UK) Purchase: BritRail Official Website China Rail Pass Purchase: China Railways Official Website (For more information,… Read more

  • All of the World’s Train Passes and where to buy them

    This post inventories the world’s train passes, where to snag them, and the ups and downs that are either well hidden or hiding in plain sight. Eurail Pass (Europe) Pros: Cons: Purchase: Eurail Official Website ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃… Read more

  • Train Passes and Alternatives

    Considering a Eur-Rail, InterRrail, BritRail, KORail, or Japan Rail Pass pass? These rail passes are still great deals, but seat reservation costs are often mandatory, and the travel offerings are competitive. In Europe: France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland have high reservation costs, especially for first-class cars.   Investigate and compare budget airfare, like EasyJet… Read more

  • Eric’s Credit Card Picks

    In my Money Hacks for Long-Term Travel post, I mentioned using the Chase Sapphire and Chase IHG Rewards cards. This post summarizes the value of these cards, how I use them, and what I gain from them. The Chase Sapphire Rewards Card… …excels in accruing point multipliers for dining and travel and offers discounts. It’s… Read more

  • Money Hacks for Traveling Long-Term

    Your travel budget — either you control it, or it controls you. Check out these easy tips to keep yours in check. Just say no to Foreign Exchange (ForeX) fees and commissions Have a dedicated travel account that will reimburse your ATM and foreign exchange fees.  Credit Unions in the United States are excellent at… Read more

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