Money Money

From home country bring only foreign currency permitted. Do not exceed limits. A credit card with chip and pin is invaluable.

Carry only required money in pocket. Bulk funds/TCs/Passport etc to be kept in safe custody.

Carry only one Credit/Debit Card when moving around. Better use Debit Card, if needed. Keep in mind you pay for every transaction by way of low conversion rates by Banks.

If senior citizen use rail card and similar privileges. Find out from locals or information is available on the net for rail and coach cards. Carry a photocopy of your passport.

Purchase gifts for home only towards end of stay and always keep in mind weight limits. Airport shop(Duty free) in India and Dubai etc are cheap. If changing flights ensure not to buy liquors at starting point as at intermediate change station you will not be allowed to carry liquids over 100ml in a bottle. Do not buy gifts for home as everything is available cheaper than here.

Charity shops have small knick knacks at fraction of the cost-good for presents at home

Don’t be a miser but also do not throw money around. Seniors usually are thrifty. Good for them.