Traveling Abroad with a Weak Dollar

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

As I write this one Euro is worth roughly 1.5 American dollars. Which means your trip to Paris or Barcelona will likely take a real toll on your bank account. While it’s no secret the dollar is worth significantly less in Europe the bigger issue now is how to make every cent count when traveling internationally. One suggestion: Go elsewhere. In places such as Thailand, and Morocco (which are just as rich in history as popular European destinations) the local currency is worth a lot less than the dollar, allowing American tourists the opportunity to experience new cultures without going … Continue reading →

What To Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Whenever my parents come back from a trip abroad they send my daughter their leftover change. I usually let her look at it for a bit then throw it in the “junk drawer” where it will sit until the next time we move. If you are like my parents, no matter how hard you try, inevitably you end up leaving a foreign country with leftover change. Most money exchangers only accept paper money, plus you lose money every time you exchange it due to commissions and the rate spreads. And who can really figure out the trick of exchanging EXACTLY … Continue reading →