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Tax-free/ VAT Refund
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Tax-free/ VAT Refund

November 15, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Many countries, mostly those of the EU area, offer tax-free (VAT-free) shopping for foreign tourists. VAT (Value-Added Tax) is the tax that residents...

Skype
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Skype

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Okay, so Skype is nothing new. It’s a free internet phone service for your computer or smartphone. Most of you probably already use...

Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral)
Porto

Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral)

November 14, 2013 / by Luisa Teixeira

Free: All time  The Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral) was built by Bishop Hugh on the 12th century. However, it’s has suffered many changes along the...

Replace Lost Chargers
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Replace Lost Chargers

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time So you left your cellphone charger in a hostel in Paris and you’re already miles away in Amsterdam? Well, don’t curse yourself over...

DIY Passport Photo
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DIY Passport Photo

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time In some countries, passport photo services charge outrageous pricing. It doesn’t help either that consulates tend to ask for a ridiculous amount of...

VisaMapper
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VisaMapper

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Depending on what nationality you have, visa fees can cost quite a bit. Perhaps a way to save that money upfront, even before...

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
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European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

November 14, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time If you have British, EU, EEA, or Swiss nationality then consider yourself lucky! You’re entitled to the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which...