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1. plan on 100 euros per day and you should be fine. that’s just an average. some days you’ll want to go on an excursion or 2, some nights you might want to go out to clubs or as europeans call it, “discos”...

   try local european beers, they are stronger in flavor and of course alcohol content… but they are good! and often tipping at the bars/clubs/restaurants isn’t required.. just leave the loose change and you’re good! but remember, 1 euro and 2 euros are coins, be mindful how much you’re leaving as tips! 2 or 3 of those 2-euro coins are essentially equivalent to about US$7-US$9 at today’s exchange rates!

   don’t go crazy on shopping! think before you buy! unless you absolutely can’t get it in the states, don’t buy it in europe! small souvenirs unique to a location are okay, but don’t buy a leather jacket just because you’re in italy, or a watch or a knive just because you’re in switzerland…

   hope this helps!
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   http://www.whateverjourney.com/Money_Matters.asp

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