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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I would say that it is prudent to have two month's expenses in cash locked away at home (or as much as you can afford), and I always tried to have enough cash in my wallet to get home from wherever I was. In Latin America, that was usually $1,000 or so.
I prefer US currency with at least $500 in twenties or less. TR
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TR Sir,
Great tip! FWIW, when I went to Peru, two of my 100$ bills were refused by merchants and a local bank, due to excessive wrinkles on one and a 1/2 centimeter rip on another.
Uggh. Luckily, I was able to trade them with some locals.
Lesson learned! For my next trip...will only take crisp notes.
Holly