Traveling Abroad? | Credit card, etc. usage and the currency exchange

Title: Money in Italy: Banks, ATMs, cards & currency exchange

Article Snip: "...Always choose to be charged in EUR, the local currency

One thing you should be aware of if you use a credit or debit card abroad, is something called Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). How it works is that when you pay, you might be asked if you want to be charged in your home currency. While that sounds nice and easier to understand, it means that the exchange rate applied is chosen by the retailer's bank. As a general rule, this won't be as good as the rate your own bank would give you (after all, it's in your bank’s interest to keep you happy).

Instead, always opt to pay in the local currency to make sure you get the best deal. ..."

Reference: wise.com

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Unable to Travel? Ride along with youtuber 'RVerTV' and travel the country

Article Title: Unable to Travel? Ride along with youtuber 'RVerTV' and travel the country

While searching for articles that might be of interest to retirees, we ran across RVerTV on youtube. This gentleman travels the country and keeps the camera on while doing so. The videos give great insight to places you might want to visit in your retirement travels. Additionally, economically or physically, you may not be able to travel, if that is the case, go to youtube and ride along for beautiful views of America.

Reference Source: RVerTV

CDC to expand disease surveillance at airports

Title: CDC to expand disease surveillance at airports

Article Snip: "...the seven major airports in the United States participating in its disease surveillance program. The agency will now test for more than 30 pathogens at Boston..."

Reference: www.kplctv.com
CDC,Retirement Travel,travel,

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50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

Title: 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

Retirement Travel

Article Snip: "This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories"
Reference: National Geographic
Retirement Travel