Visiting one country but close to the border with another? It might be worth taking a quick trip to the other side for some cost-effective shopping. Lots of travelers and locals do this all the time to take advantage of cheaper prices, lower or no sales tax, and access to what one country does better than the other.
If you’re thinking about taking such a cross-border trip, make sure you’re aware of any limits on quantity of purchases or outright restrictions on buying certain things.
Some of the better-known border crossings for bargain hunters are …