Tagged: currencyrates

The Growing Strength of the U.S. Dollar May Turn 2015 Into a Halcyon Period for American Tourists

Although the remarkable recent rise in the value  of the U.S. Dollar has made headlines, hardly anyone has commented on the impact of that development on international…

120 to the Dollar. That, Believe It or Not, is the Current Exchange Value of the Japanese Yen!

When the Japanese Yen fell to a rate of 100 to the dollar some months ago, one particular financial observer predicted it would eventually fall to a level of 125 to the…

A Sensational Recent Drop in the Value of its Currency Makes Argentina an Especially Attractive Place for American Vacationers This Winter

I recently drew attention to the decline in value of three major currencies--the Australian and Canadian dollars and the Japanese yen--making travel to Australia,…

The Growing Strength of the U.S. Dollar Has Lowered the Cost of Trips to a Number of Popular Foreign Destinations--Here's a Rundown

Although political conditions may have reduced travel by us American tourists to a number of foreign countries (like in the Middle East and North Africa), the picture…

How to Rent a Villa in Tuscany

Villas are an increasingly popular way to stay in Tuscany and Umbria, and for good reason. In contrast to hotels, a vacation rental gives you room to spread out, the freedom to do…

Touring Tribal Trails in Papua New Guinea

Travel to a land that time has largely forgotten and be immersed in ancient tribal cultures that still flourish today. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of the last bastions of…

Head to Old Europe for Old-Fashioned Shopping at the Christmas Markets

In Central Europe, Christmas markets are outdoor affairs, comprised of local vendors whose stalls are lined with gifts, home-cooked foods, crafts, etc. Usually, the markets are set…