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Thailand does not accept anything but their own currency. We always get a bit of local money for tips. I don't want the bartender etc. to have to go to the bank to convert. (View Post)

We just returned from the VCT tour. The 4 rating is accurate. I am an active 70-year-old. It was in the high 80's - mid-90's everyday - everywhere. The humidity was OPPRESSIVE. Fortunately,… (View Post)

I too, put the tip money in an envelope before we leave home. It stays in the hotel safe with my passport, extra credit cards and cash. I carry only one credit card, a copy of my passport and daily c… (View Post)

I have also re-created the Green Book by this method. As the tour progresses, I make notes on the pages. My husband is forever asking after the tour - "where did we have the excellent dinner or … (View Post)

I love Bastille Day in Paris! We have purposefully been in Paris several times in order to be there for it. The military parade down the Champs Elysee is absolutely magnificent with all the pomp and … (View Post)