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Always Pay in the Local Currency!

Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:33 amVendors try and make money anyway they can. And for the last few years, one additional way they’ve been doing this is by attempting to increase the price you see on purchases. When paying with a foreign credit or debit card in duty free shops, restaurants and…

Money in Poland - different denominations of zloty including 20, 50 and 100 zloty notes.

How to book the cheapest flight on the web

Last updated on February 21st, 2013 at 05:04 pmThere are enough websites to book plane tickets to give you an aneurysm. You could try things the old fashioned way and pick up the phone to call a travel agent, as they do sometimes have deals not found online,  but this post is about how to book…

Renting a Bike on Coronado Island in San Diego

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 10:15 pmSan Diego consistently ranks as one of America’s most livable cities. Lots of sunshine and warm weather make outdoor activities one of the highlights of visiting this lovely city. A very short distance across the bay from San Diego is one of America’s most premium pieces of…

Amsterdam’s Patriotic Hot Dog Stand

Last updated on December 22nd, 2022 at 06:25 pmWhat’s more heavenly…sausage or angel wings? This hot dog stand is as American as it gets. But it’s actually located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It’s located in front of the popular Rijksmuseum, which houses centuries of famous Dutch art. On a side not, it’s humorous when people say…