Exchange rates

I don’t get a lot of readers asking for currency exchange tips on this blog or in my social media feeds, but I do get a lot of questions about travel money from friends and relatives. While experienced travelers mostly default to using ATMs and credit cards, less frequent vacationers have a lot of questions …

Want to figure out where the international travel bargains will be this year? Want to find one of the most popular travel destinations on sale and find a great deal? Well you’ve come to the right place. As the author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, I keep an eye on the trends constantly and watch …

For American travelers, those earning US dollars, or those tapping a greenbacks retirement account, there’s something wrong if you’re not planning your next international vacation right now. If you’re reading a travel blog I’m assuming you don’t hate traveling. So why else would you not take advantage of this golden opportunity? The cheapest countries have …

Which countries around the world have a super-stable exchange rate or even use dollars as currency? More than a few, including some of the world’s cheapest destinations. I’ve run this blog since 2003, so I’ve been through many currency fluctuations. Sometimes the U.S. dollar is worth a fortune for travelers going abroad, sometimes it’s worth …

What happens to the travel landscape when the U.S. dollar surges on the world market? It might not be good news for the stock market, but it’s great news for American international travelers. If you’re looking to splurge on travel, a strong dollar can mean that a spring or summer vacation in Europe may be …