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7 Notoriously Expensive Destinations (and How to Go for Cheap)

Notoriously Expensive Places
(Photo: suvodeb via flickr/CC Attribution)

The idea of traveling to certain sophisticated, opulent, or far-flung destinations may incite concerns about exorbitant hotel costs and $15 pints of beer. It’s true: Some cities and countries are predominantly more expensive to visit than others. But don’t let that stop you. There are ways to stretch your dollars even in places where a high cost of living or an unfavorable exchange rate threaten a well-planned budget. Here are some tips and tricks for stretching your dollars, pounds, and yen in seven notoriously pricey places around the world.

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