Timely advice from Matt Gross, the New York Times’ “Frugal Traveler,” for “Staying in Touch Internationally, on the Cheap” using SkypeIn and SkypeOut with iPhones or unlocked cell phones.
Related: As Airfares Fall, Save Even After Buying
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Frugal Travel: Saving Money on International Calls
Posted in Foreign Travel, Frugal Travel, Science & Technology, World Wide Web on March 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Frugal Travel: Avoiding Excessive ATM, Credit Card Fees Abroad
Posted in Europe, Foreign Travel, Frugal Travel on January 28, 2009| 1 Comment »
I have always used American Express, rather than VISA/Mastercard, whenever possible when traveling abroad but with AMEX fees now increased to 2.7% from 2.0%, well, now what do I do? Matt Gross, better known to readers of his New York Times articles and blog as “The Frugal Traveler,” offers advice to international travelers seeking to avoid the increasingly costly ATM and credit card fees charged by U.S. banks. (See: Frugal Traveler: Packing the Right Credit Card)
The 'Not-So-Rough' Guide 