That's a bit of a joke, but also a way of saying that in general things are more expensive in Europe. The best rate of exchange is given via ATM withdrawals (using a debit, not a credit card). I try to tally up my known expenses (any guides or shared tours, any tickets I'll have to purchase, etc.) during the course More @Wikipedia
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