Barry Kent


Value-added taxes (VATs) are consumption taxes applied to goods and services in many countries around the world. They´re charged at each stage of production or distribution but ultimately paid by the end consumer. For travelers, VAT´´s most commonly appear as an added cost on hotel stays, restaurant meals, transportation, shopping, and attractions, and it´s usually included in advertised prices outside North America.

Where VATs Are Levied

VAT´s are used widely across Europe, the Unite

Mattes

When traveling overseas, the best way to get local currency often depends on your destination, preferences, and financial situation. Here’s a breakdown of the most common options:

Automatic Teller Machines (Best Option for Most Travelers)

Why They´re Great

ATMs typically offer the most favorable exchange rates because they use the interbank rate, which is better than the rates at exchange kiosks or hotels.

Widely available in most urban areas and often elsewhere, as well.

Tips

Use ATMs

Holidays are a luxury everyone wants to enjoy from time to time, but they’re also a luxury many struggle to afford. When planning a holiday, costs can quickly add up with flights, accommodation, food and drinks, and luxurious entertainment to consider. Bring a family a long and the price will sky rocket.

These costs can keep people from enjoying the experiences and life long memories that travel can provide. However, there’s ways you can not only save money, but make extra cash while you’re on h

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Road trips are always a cool mix of adventure and fun.  It is one of the most exciting ways of travelling and exploring the world on wheels. But you also need to be aware about some situations that are associated with such trips. There is one term associated with the road trips, that is, ‘highway hypnosis – a state in which the driver’s conscious mind is focussed elsewhere but he keeps driving. This has led to many accidents on the highway.  

There are few tips below which will help y

There is no doubt that many people love travelling. It gives them an opportunity to develop a new vision and perception about the world. Most importantly, it is the only golden chance to meet your inner self and talk to your own soul. Bored with our monotonous lives, we start feeling an intense desire to take a break and travel. However, as life has several rules, travelling too has its own rules. If you follow them, you will be able to get the most out of it.     

Let us dive into the world of t

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You’ll finally have some time to relax and forget about your worries, and you're dreaming of your next trip to an exotic destination. The last thing you want to think about is your budget, but still, we all know that traveling can be expensive. If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to figure out strategies to see the world and enjoy your vacations without spending a fortune. And besides, who doesn’t like saving money? Especially when you can put that money to better use – lik

Although it is quite difficult, cutting out major expenses from your daily life could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in the long run. 

1. Make adequate arrangements for sufficient money

Your sole aim for the trip is to achieve something for the business. If you become unable to get it because of some money crisis, then your regret will be huge. This is why, before you start your journey, do adequate arrangements to ensure the frequent flow of money. But make sure they should not prove expensive or complicated to you. Availing loans on simple terms can be a hassle-free solution of your financial concerns, even if you have bad credi

Thursday, October 13, 2016 / NYC
The Pink Agenda's Annual Gala in New York City, NY

Join us on Oct 13, as we raise money – and raise hell – for breast cancer research. Hosted by Giuliana Rancic & featuring special guest Willie Geist, the Gala will also include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson and music by Hannah Bronfman.

To purchase tickets & details: www.ThePinkAgenda.org

So it was an easy chat with a friend who knew I had something to do with the travel biz. He knew I traveled. He knew I produced content (videos, Audio PostCards, travel news reports, trends) for our own site, New Media Travel,  Technorati Travel and Tripatini, among others.

But he was fixated on the actual travel. The grand act of "going places," as he called it. But this was the surprise: he thought it (travel) was a waste of time, money and energy.

The usual responses to my hitting the road