There are plenty of beautiful and interesting destinations to be found in the tropics. But while many tropical locales can be considered cheap when compared to our dear northern home, …
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While in essence, not a “spooky” holiday at all, Dia de Muertos, Mexico’s national celebration of the dead, is often conceived as such in the English-speaking world. In light of …
Top 5 Places to Spend Halloween
Halloween is one of the most exciting traditions of the year! The multi-faceted holiday truly offers something for everyone; from great parties, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving, to horror movies and …
What is a Currency Converter?
Currency converters aren’t just for currency brokers and dealers. They can be a convenient and valuable resource for anyone who buys or sells currency. Whether you’re buying for your next …
History of Currency in Canada
View PostSpooktacular Trick or Treat…Win $100!
Note: The Spooktacular Trick or Treat is now finished! Thanks to everyone who took part. Congratulations to our lucky winner…Karen Hachborn! Continental Currency Exchange and theCurrent present: Spooktacular Trick or Treat! …
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! …
Old European Currencies
In 1999, the euro was born. In 2002, notes and coins entered circulation and began to replace the former currencies. After being ravaged by war in the 20th century, the …
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 …