Tagged: japaneseyen

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 Severe Drop in the Value of the Japanese Currency Has Made That Country a Highly Desirable Low-Cost Destination for American Travelers

Several weeks ago, when the value of the Japanese Yen plummeted to a rate of 100 to the U.S. dollar, people in the travel industry awoke to the emergence of a new…

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…

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…

5 Weekend Roadtrips for Music Lovers

It's not unusual for travelers to create a vacation based on activities that tickle their fancy. From wine tasting, to golfing, to spa-oriented trips, they run the gamut. But what if…