If you are struggling financially, you might be thinking of skipping your vacation for this year. This article is full of great ideas for traveling on a budget.

When you travel and plan to use public computers, avoid doing sensitive activities like checking a credit card balance or banking. You may unwittingly allow others access to your financial and other data.

When traveling in strange cities, be alert for criminals posing as police officers or other government officials. You should never give anyone your original passport no matter who they purport to be, or you could end up stranded in a strange land. If you are asked to travel to any offices, insist on walking. Do not ever agree to go somewhere with someone you don’t know.

Anytime you are going to be driving to a different city before going on a cruise, check to see if there is a …