How much cash to bring?

[Kristelle]

9 hours ago, Canal archive said:

Will try to remember but I think in Germany or Belgium you could tap your card in the Ladies facilities mind you it was one Euro, bit of an expensive tidle.

 

 The toilets at Antwerp train station took card - but lots of other places on our Europe/ 

UK travels did not. 

[Kristelle]

8 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

I would if I could.  Getting Euro coins is harder than hens' teeth!

 

Well, we couldn't bring them with us from Australia either - but I got  notes in lowest denominations and then bought a coffee or suchlike there and then kept the change for toilet money.

[ural guy]

Hi-  Just back from a Danube cruise.  We were in Belgrade, and a women asked the CD about changing her Hungarian Florints in Dinars for a tip to our local guide.

 

The CD told her no reason for that, the quide would be happy with any tip.  The tour guide overheard, and walked over to confirm that they understand our situation and are glad to take any currency.  They will convert it or use it on their next trip to Budapest for lunch.

 

[DaisyRose]

Hi All,

Just want to say thank you for your responses to my question about tipping on Scenic.  You are all very helpful.  

[Daisi]

14 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

I would if I could.  Getting Euro coins is harder than hens' teeth!

We stop at the airport upon landing, find a convenience store and buy something small - water, chocolate bar, or such....give them a 10 Euro, and you usually get some coins. Smiling works great to change smaller bills as well. 🙂

 

[sharkster77]

Step 1:  Dear wife gets in rest room line.

Step 2:  I go and buy a candy bar with a 10 or 20-euro/pound note.

Step 3:  Required change is passed to wife in line.

Step 4:  Happy Wife = Happy life.

 

Repeat as necessary.