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When you think about the US Dollar, you’d almost immediately associate it with the United States. Most people assume the US dollar only works in the US, but in reality, countries using it stretch well beyond American borders.

Traveler’s checks were prepaid paper checks that travelers purchased before a trip. They were considered the safest alternative to cash because, if you lost them or they were stolen, you could get them replaced. Many travelers once considered them essential.

This guide walks through how to fill out a money order from start to finish. It covers the information you need, the steps to complete each field, and the problems people run into when they rush through the form.

Travelers often overlook the importance of understanding local currency, but in Brazil, it’s especially useful. Prices change quickly due to the country’s floating exchange rate, different types of payment are accepted in different regions, and you’ll notice a blend of old and new banknotes in daily circulation.

If you’ve been daydreaming about Colombia – Bogotá’s crisp mornings, Medellín’s soft afternoon light, Cartagena’s breezy evenings – you might already be imagining the food, the music, the places you’ll wander into.