{"id":199039,"date":"2023-03-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=199039"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:47:00","slug":"spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/","title":{"rendered":"Save thousands when travelling abroad next time."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1528771926\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-skribent-samarbetspartner\">Writer: Co-operation partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ticket is booked during low season or a travel company sale and you found the best accommodation at the lowest price using travel comparison sites. Congratulations, you will be travelling again soon! We'd like to point out that there are still thousands of dollars to be saved.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad746776be42\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad746776be42\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Mobildata_%E2%80%93_roaming_och_lokala_SIM-kort\" >Mobile data - roaming and local SIM cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Bestam_en_resebudget_och_hall_dig_till_den\" >Set a travel budget and stick to it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Hall_koll_pa_valutavaxlingsavgifter_och_andra_avgifter\" >Keep track of currency exchange fees and other charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Go_local_Valj_lokaltrafik_och_at_utanfor_turiststraken\" >Go local: choose local transport and eat off the beaten track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Bar_med_dig_mellanmal_och_vatten\" >Carry snacks and water with you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/03\/spara-tusenlappar-nar-du-reser-utomlands-nasta-gang\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mobildata-roaming-och-lokala-sim-kort\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobildata_%E2%80%93_roaming_och_lokala_SIM-kort\"><\/span><a><\/a>Mobile data - roaming and local SIM cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let's start with the most important thing: the mobile phone. We use it to communicate, share experiences, bank, pay, find answers to questions and much more. Travelling increases, rather than decreases, the reasons for using a mobile phone. Since we have become used to roaming being included in our subscription when travelling in Europe, it can be a shock to arrive in a country where roaming is not free. It can also be an expensive experience, or a very frustrating one. Who wants to be without internet while travelling today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you are travelling outside the EEA or Europe, it is worth checking the roaming agreements with your mobile operator. Often there are also local SIM cards or eSIMs that you can buy, often from Sweden. The newspaper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobil.se\/tips-tricks\/smartare-och-billigare-mobiltips-for-utlandsresan-aven-inom-eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile phone<\/a> Find out where free roaming applies and what else you need to know about your mobile phone.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2958617277\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-980453368 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-320383610\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-209271250\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider980453368 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-980453368\" );$freedslider980453368.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider980453368.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider980453368.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider980453368.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider980453368.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bestam-en-resebudget-och-hall-dig-till-den\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bestam_en_resebudget_och_hall_dig_till_den\"><\/span><a><\/a>Set a travel budget and stick to it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we think of a travel budget, it's easy to stop at travelling and accommodation. But of course, food and entertainment should be included in the budget. To make a reasonable food and entertainment budget, compare it to what it would cost at home. For example, if you're staying at home for a school holiday with your family, you'll probably want to do a few extra things: go to the cinema, eat in a restaurant or have extra luxurious Saturday treats. This is a good way to find a basic budget for the variable costs of the trip, i.e. what you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Split your budget so you can easily keep track of how much money can be spent on different days. Maybe you go on an excursion one day, while resting at the hotel the next. 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Also check what your debit and credit cards charge for currency exchange and foreign payment fees. In some cases, it may be worth exchanging or withdrawing cash for a one-off fee and using that instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, you can decide whether to use your debit, credit or cash card and for what type of purchases. It is also possible to get separate cards that do not have a currency exchange fee, but be aware that these often come with a separate charge.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1029502606\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3773177177\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-local-valj-lokaltrafik-och-at-utanfor-turiststraken\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_local_Valj_lokaltrafik_och_at_utanfor_turiststraken\"><\/span><a><\/a>Go local: choose local transport and eat off the beaten track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are of course some sights we really want to visit when we go somewhere, but when it comes to getting around the city and eating meals, a good rule of thumb is to follow the locals. This is often both a way to save money and to get an extra good feel for the destination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do some research before your trip, you can find lots of good advice online, such as where locals prefer to go for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. 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For example, hunting for snacks can lead to expensive and unnecessary purchases in a hunger panic. No matter where you're travelling, it's a good idea to bring a few snacks with you, especially if you plan to explore a place throughout the day. Here are some examples of snacks that are good to have in your backpack or tote bag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bottle of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almonds or other natural nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banana or other fruit where the peel acts as protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biscuits - portioned biscuits can be bought and kept in the hotel room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salty sticks, pretzels - sometimes you need some salt, especially if it's hot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dextrosol - quick energy is good sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheap and smart snacks from a local trader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you arrive at your destination, check if there is a food market or check the selection at the nearest convenience store. 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