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5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Next International Trip

OVERPACKING OVERSPENDING

NOT ENOUGH RESEARCH CARRYING VALUABLES

NOT NOTIFYING THE BANK

Whether it’s your first international trip or your fifth, traveling is all about discovering the unknown. It’s no surprise that there can be problems along the way. Extra planning and learning from these common travel mistakes can help you focus on enjoying your trip without worrying.

Mistake #1 is overpacking - too many packed items can be hard to organize and be uncomfortable to travel with. Mistake #2 is overspending - sticking to a realistic budget and leaving room for unexpected expenses is always best.

Mistake #3 is not doing enough research - it’s always safe to do extra research when traveling abroad including weather, laws, and international costs. Mistake #4 is carrying valuables with you while exploring - pick pocketers are notorious for targeting tourists, so keep your valuables locked away safe in your hotel if possible. Most importantly, mistake #5 is not notifying your bank of your international travel plans - otherwise, your debit or credit card may be blocked due to “unusual activity” unfortunately if you don’t do this ahead of time.

Restaurants

Mixtli

Innovative modern restaurant presenting changing regional Mexican tasting menus with drink pairings.

812 S Alamo St STE 103, San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: (210) 338-0746 | Web: restaurantmixtli.com

Bliss

Inspired New American fare, charcuterie, wine & beer in a stylishly restored former filling station.

926 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210

Phone: (210) 225-2547 | Web: foodisbliss.com

Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant

Chic River Walk eatery with adventurous New American fare, worldly wines & an ever-changing menu.

203 S St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: (210) 225-0722 | Web: biga.com

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La Fonda On Main

Refined mainstay with classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican fare, margaritas & a shaded patio.

2415 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX

Battalion

Stylish spot for classic Italian plates & cocktails served in a historic, restored firehouse.

604 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX

The Guenther House

Art nouveau home at Pioneer

Flour Mills with homey American & Tex-Mex fare, brunch & outdoor dining.

205 E Guenther St, San Antonio, TX

Bourbon Street Seafood

Kitchen

Modern eatery for New Orleansinspired seafood & cocktails with patio tables overlooking the river.

103 9th St, San Antonio, TX

Rebelle

A swanky, stylish spot pairing

New American meat & seafood dishes with inventive cocktails.

300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX

Southerleigh Fine Food And Brewery

This eatery serving Texas cuisine in a historic space also offers a second-story microbrewery.

136 E Grayson St Suite 120, San Antonio, TX

Boudro’s

Hip New American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, tableside guacamole & cocktails.

421 E Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Fig Tree

Historic spot with upscale cuisine (from beef Wellington to baked Alaska), fine wines & river views.

515 Villita St, San Antonio, TX

Domingo Restaurant

Traditional fare offered in a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious terrace.

123 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX

Casa Rio

Classic Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & outdoor dining.

430 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX

MAR 4 Contemporary Art Month

The nation’s only annual, month-long, citywide celebration of the contemporary arts. CAM showcases San Antonio’s diverse and flourishing art community with more than 400 exhibitions at more than 50 venues throughout the city. From new to traditional, sculpture to experimental installations and photography to video art, no genre is left untouched. Learn more at contemporaryartmonth.org.

APR 1

Fiesta San Antonio

Fiesta San Antonio is one of the largest and longest-running events in San Antonio. Grand and colorful parades, tons of great live music, a fair, a carnival, bike rides, 5K and 10K runs, a women’s and co-ed soccer tournament, are among the more than 100 events that comprise the 10-day fiesta. Learn more at fiesta-sa.org.

MAY 5

Cinco de Mayo at Downtown Social

Join the fun in celebrating the 160th year anniversary of Cinco de Mayo! Downtown Social is going to commemorate the day with Mexican cuisine, drinks and a mariachi band! Learn more at downtownsocialnb.com.

JUN 25

Pride Week San Antonio Celebration

Pride Week San Antonio is a gathering of the equality-minded San Antonio metropolitan community to celebrate and promote hope and awareness of equality and diversity through a cavalcade of events designed to recognize, accept, and celebrate the differences and contributions of the LGBTQIA community. Learn more at rideweeksanantonio.org

JUL 4

Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic

The Annual 4th of July Parade & Picnic begins 10:30 am at the Landa

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1. CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR 401(K)

If you happen to have the benefit of a traditional 401(k) plan through your employer, you may be able to contribute pretax money. This can be a huge advantage to your retirement savings plan.

2. OPEN AN IRA

It is a good idea to establish an individual retirement account (IRA) to help invest in your future. You can do either a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Take some time to research both options and see what’s best for you.

3. AUTOMATE YOUR SAVINGS

A good idea to help you increase your savings even more is to set automatic payments each month. This will help you grow your money without even having to think about it.

4. SET A GOAL

Understanding and planning ahead of time how much you may need in the future not only can help you better understand why you’re saving, but it also can make the process more rewarding.

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There are many valuable ways to write and help people make money online.

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Library grounds. After the parade, there will be fun activities, including the anticiptaed pie contest. Awards for best costume, best decorated bike, best non motorized float, and so much more, will also be awarded during the event. Learn more at fourth-july.com.

SEP 15

Fiesta Patrias

A weekend of celebration with music on multiple stages featuring Tejano, Mariachi and other traditional music. Food vendors with various antojitos as well as cultural artisan vendors. Learn more at sanantonio.gov.

OCT 7

Oktoberfest

Beethoven Männerchor will celebrate with special Oktoberfest performances October 7-8 and then again the following weekend. The organization has been preserving German culture, song, music and language for more than 155 years. There are daily food and beer specials. Learn more at southtownbeethoven.com.

NOV

Diwali San Antonio

This unique and unforgettable experience features traditional Indian dance, entertainment, as well as food and merchant booths from various parts of India. Authentic Indian attire, exquisite Indian dishes, and dances from all over India await. Learn more at anujasa.com.

DEC 3

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio

The Rock n Roll marathon attracts about 30,000 runners each year on a Sunday in November. They can run or walk either a half marathon which is 13 miles or a full marathon which is 26 miles in downtown San Antonio. 70 bands will be playing along the route. Learn more at runrocknroll.com.

PRIDE CENTER SAN ANTONIO

Pride Center San Antonio was born with the purpose to promote the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally community in Bexar County. Web: pridecentersa.org

PFLAG SAN ANTONIO

PFLAG of San Antonio is an organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. pflagsanantonio.org

PRIDE SAN ANTONIO

The one and only official San Antonio Pride Celebration. Pride San Antonio began in 2004 as Gay Pride SA when a small group of individuals decided to a PRIDE festival that would be designed by the community at-large, for the community at-large, and about the community at-large.

THE SAN ANTONIO GENDER ASSOCIATION (SAGA)

SAGA) is dedicated to providing a supportive space for our gender diverse community in and near San Antonio, Texas. SAGA welcomes transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, and intersex persons, as well as those who love and support them, to join our peer-to-peer support group. Together we explore issues and public policy involving gender identity. No matter the stage of your personal journey, SAGA is here to offer peer support and fellowship Web: sagagender.net

ALAMO AREA RESOURCE CENTER

Equity and Inclusion is the heart of Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC). Providing compassionate, non-judgmental care and support for all. Web: aarcsa.com

DIGNITY/SAN ANTONIO

We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics in our diversity are members of Christ’s mystical body, numbered among the people of God. We have and inherent dignity because God created us. Web: dignitysanantonio.com

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Health

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Online fitness classes have become more and more popular over time.

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