Archive for December, 2008

Explore the Lush Landscape of Vietnam

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Vietnam     – 16,950 Vietnamese dong to the dollar If capital city Hanoi is too overwhelming, use it as a jumping-off point for exploring the rest of this scenic country. Try the town of Sapa, easily accessible by the Victoria Express train. The Sapa REsort offers the area’s most luxurious accomodations, where rooms with a garden [...]

Explore Argentina on a Budget

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Argentina    – 3.31 Argentine pesos to the dollar Argentina’s not the bargain-basement destination it was in 2001, but it still provides plenty of continental graces on a budget. Buenos Aires remains a top draw, with a culture both competitive and distinct from its European colonizers; expect a world-famous, meat-centric cuisine, a popular cafe culture, bustling [...]

Viva la Mexico on a Budget!

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Mexico – 13.25 Mexican pesos to the dollar Who isn’t looking for a little respite from the cold weather this winter? For U.S. earners looking to stay close to home, head south where you can find a room at even an upscale, exquisitely designed boutique hotel like Playa del Carmen’s Basico for less than $200. [...]

Christmas in Poland on a Budget

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Poland – 2.99 Polish zlotych to the dollar Spend this holiday in beautiful and historic Poland. The country offers much of what neighboring Germany offers, but at a fraction of the price and a small portion of the crowds. In addition to housing several theaters and museums, the Palace of Culture and Science also boasts [...]