The world is going digital, but cash is still king in many top travel destinations – and it pays to arrive with local currency in hand.
In smaller, rural areas, cafés, shops and markets may only accept local currency – for example, across Morocco around 90 per cent of purchases are made using cash.
By using cash, travellers can stick to their budget, have a reliable form of backup, and avoid unexpected fees when settling souvenir purchases, restaurant bills or taxi fares.
For those who do arrive at their destination unprepared, a hasty trip to the ATM can cost hundreds of pounds due
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