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How to Get the Most Bang From Your Travel Cash

Traveling is hard work! Yes, I’m serious about travelling it really is a lot of work, for starters you need to find flights and accommodation that fit your budget, next you have to think about visas, transport and this is only the tip of the ice-burg. And don’t forget to get some local currency.

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Sweden getting set for currency change

Money with star power: Greta Garbo and Ingmar Bergman on new Swedish banknotes   And no, they’re not adopting the Euro in place of familiar kronor—instead, they’re getting ready to take on unfamiliar kronor, as all of Sweden’s bills and…

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Guide to Greek Holidays, Summer 2015-style

World events are pushing their way to center stage for travelers to Greece. Here’s some practical information and advice for those who are committed to going (and some travel agencies and tour companies are offering cancellation or postponement…

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Making Lemonade, cont.: US $ and Norway cruises

The stronger U.S. dollar versus European currencies (see previous Gumbo news items on the Euro) changes the picture a bit for U.S. travelers to the most expensive countries, and Norway’s Hurtigruten Voyages, which operates cruise ships along Norway’s…

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How to Get the Most Bang From Your Travel Cash

Traveling is hard work! Yes, I’m serious about travelling it really is a lot of work, for starters you need to find flights and accommodation that fit your budget, next you have to think about visas, transport and this is only the tip of the ice-burg. And don’t forget to get some local currency.

Read More

Sweden getting set for currency change

Money with star power: Greta Garbo and Ingmar Bergman on new Swedish banknotes   And no, they’re not adopting the Euro in place of familiar kronor—instead, they’re getting ready to take on unfamiliar kronor, as all of Sweden’s bills and…

Read More

Guide to Greek Holidays, Summer 2015-style

World events are pushing their way to center stage for travelers to Greece. Here’s some practical information and advice for those who are committed to going (and some travel agencies and tour companies are offering cancellation or postponement…

Read More

Making Lemonade, cont.: US $ and Norway cruises

The stronger U.S. dollar versus European currencies (see previous Gumbo news items on the Euro) changes the picture a bit for U.S. travelers to the most expensive countries, and Norway’s Hurtigruten Voyages, which operates cruise ships along Norway’s…

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