One adjustment you'll have to make traveling to a new country is learning the local currency. In the United Kingdom you'll find pounds sterling, in the Republic of Ireland and the rest of the European Union you'll find the Euro, Canada uses their Canadian dollar and Australia, the Australia dollar.
In order to make this adjustment to a foreign country with foreign currency, you must be aware of the exchange rate. In your travels, make sure to stay informed on the fluctuation of your home currency and it's strength against the currency you may be using abroad. Prices may not be as cheap or expensive as they seem, it all depends on how their dollar relates to that of your home country.
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