Financial issues

Only the wealthiest travellers need no concern for costs. The acceptable budget varies a lot, depending on travellers' purpose of travel, income level, and country of origin.

Basic information

 * Budget travel - how to stick to a limited budget
 * Minimum budget travel - giving up comfort, time and predictability to minimize spending
 * Equipment
 * Money - how to find suitable means for payment
 * Shopping - how to spend it; for useful purchases or pleasure
 * Bargaining
 * Duty free shopping
 * Air travel on a budget
 * Tipping
 * Aggregators
 * Travel agencies
 * Work

Risks

 * Common scams
 * Corruption and bribery
 * Crime, theft, pickpocketing
 * Travel insurance