Paper or Plastic? Paying For Your Thailand Vacation

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

If you plan to spend your vacation in Thailand, it is probably a good idea to use paper and plastic while you are there.
Since I am a regular visitor to the land of smiles, I usually have a few thousand Baht left from my previous trip. Along with that I will also bring about [...]

Currency Conversion in Thailand

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Your trip to Thailand is all set. You have booked your flight and hotel, packed your bags and you are ready to go. But, you just found out that your money is no good in Thailand!
Well, actually it is good; it just needs to be converted to the local Thai currency. You [...]

Pre-Flight Electronics Check

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

One or two weeks before I travel overseas, I make a packing list and check items off as they go in my suitcase. In addition to the packing list, I also have my electronics list.
With all of the gadgets and gizmos, wires and cables, I need a list to make sure that I have [...]

Are You A Victim Of Telemarketing Travel Fraud?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Hello...you have been specially selected to receive our SPECTACULAR LUXURY DREAM VACATION offer!
Have you ever been tempted to sign up to win a "free" trip at a fair, trade show or restaurant? If so, you may get a phone call, letter, unsolicited fax, email or postcard telling you that you've won a vacation. Be careful. [...]

Earn Free Flights with an Airline Credit Card Offer

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

In this day and age, we are always traveling. Whether on a business trip, visiting home for the holidays, or you just want to go on vacation, planning and funding the flight is always a headache. That is why most major banks and other credit card issuers now offer Airline Credit Cards.
Airline Credit Cards provide [...]

How to Bring Money to a Foreign Country

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Traveler's Checks
It is wise not to carry large amounts of cash. You should take most of your money in traveler's checks and remember to record the serial number, denomination and the date and location of the issuing bank or agency. Keep this information in a safe and separate place so, if you lose your traveler's [...]

Extending SIM Card Usage In Thailand

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

I travel to Thailand 3 or 4 times per year and having a cell phone with a local number saves me a lot of money. Local calls are dirt cheap and long distance calls back to America are inexpensive.
All you need is an unlocked GSM tri-band or quad-band phone a Thai SIM card. [...]