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Actually, I think the banks have a fairly minimal (as small as I can make it) impact on my currency transactions, in part because I never deal with exchanges; I use bank ATMs. That way, the exchange takes place not on my account, but as an interbank transaction at the base rate banks use with each other. I used to use my ATM card from Citibank, but eventually they began charging a 3% foreign exchange fee even on withdrawals. At that point, I opened an account with Charles Schwab, a brokerage...

I lived in Seaside Heights for five years...I really enjoyed this article and the photos!!

Thank you

Beautiful photos!

Paul Hunter's orchid sequence is incredibly beautiful--I went through 3 times, maybe 4! Thank you, Paul--and Eric Young Foundation, and Dr. Anders . Neil McAleer

Thanks Neil - I'm so glad that you enjoyed them. Paul.

Fooled me completely! I was sure it was European and before the 18th century...

For some of us, credit cards are more than a convenient way to pay—they are the lifeline to free travel through loyalty programs. Between points for purchases and bonuses for opening or upgrading credit card accounts, it's possible to get quite...

Samantha takes us to visit the famed Statue, and fills us in on its history.

Entrance to Mortar Battery Congratulations to TravelingCanuck who guessed that this week Gumbo was "down the shore" in New Jersey, visiting Fort Hancock. Fort Hancock is a decommissioned military base that sits in the Sandy Hook National Park. The...

Meet Lucy, the oldest roadside attraction in the United States

Paul Hunter shares a sample of beautiful orchids photographed during a visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation on the Channel Island of Jersey.

In summer, hundreds of thousands "go down the shore," but Jonathan L shows us it's worth a winter visit as well.

Paul Hunter shares some brilliant images of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands between England and France.

What does a traveler do on a weekend. Well is he has no other obligations he might take a day to explore. And so The Amazing Ms. D  and I took off on a recent Sunday for the destination of Morristown NJ (map) , which sits about 40 miles from...

Recently PHeymont wrote a nice article on how to pay for things while traveling abroad which I'd recommend you familiarize yourself with (click  here ) before reading the rest of this blog post.  I largely agree with what he posted, but...

Up, up and away—quickly! That’s the goal for many frequent fliers, and a current round of cards for various airlines is offering some big bonuses to meet that goal…some of them enough for a round-trip to Europe in one shot. Right...

Jersey City's waterfront park on New York Harbor offers walking trails, picnic areas, and especially, great views of the Statue of Liberty and Verrazzano Bridge.

Lighthouse - Corbiere, with granite shoreline. Jersey Channel Islands, UK

Fisherman,St Catherines Bay breakwater. Jersey, Channel Islands, U.K.

Flag - St Orgueil Castle, St Aubins. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K,

The "Rocco" defensive tower - St Ouens Bay. Jersey Channel Islands, U.K.

Great shot! And what a great place to fish!

Yeah, a great shot indeed! I wonder what he's fishing for?

Beauty and peace; well done!!!

Samantha pays a visit to Idaho's most unique hotel, a symbol of the state itself.