Use Continental’s Countries for all your travel needs including the best destinations, history, culture, and currency information. Just select your country (or territory in some cases) below and start exploring! You can …
FX101: What is the Middle Rate?
Middle rate, mid-rate, midpoint rate. These words are thrown around a lot when talking about the foreign exchange market. But what is the middle rate and how does it impact …
5 Coolest Filming Locations
There’s something special about ‘on-location’ filming. While large studios and CGI can create whole worlds for us to explore (seen in Avatar, The Jungle Book, and 300), we’ve got to admit that …
Vatican City Capsule
It’s the smallest sovereign country in the world (both in population and area), surrounded by one of Europe’s great cities – Rome. Yep, we’re here in Vatican City. Get a …
The Seven Wonders of the World
The ancient Greeks were the first to chronicle the most magnificent of constructions with the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’. From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Colossus …
Avoid Counterfeit Money Scams
Counterfeit money scams are some of the most common and costly to Western tourists overseas. Thankfully the first step to protecting yourself is to simply be aware of the most …
The Vampires of Transylvania
Mention Transylvania to anyone outside of Romania, and it’s likely to conjure images of blood sucking fiends, creepy castles, men turning into a flock of bats, and…well, you get the …
United States Dollar Spotlight
Besides being the official currency of the world’s largest economy, the US dollar is also the world’s dominant reserve currency and is used in most international transactions. Many currencies around …
Travel Diaries: Discover the World
In our ever growing collection of Travel Guides and Country Profiles, we’ve journeyed far and wide, uncovering history, culture, and the world’s best destinations. It’s important however to not lose sight of …
5 Places You Have to Go in the British Isles
Five countries, two islands…join us as we head back to the British Isles in search of the standout destination in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland! …