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 Guide: United States
From the rocky coast of Maine to the beaches of Hawaii, we at the Current recently went on a coast to coast (and then some) journey through the United States. Compromising …
4 Ways You Are Getting Scammed at the Airport Currency Exchange
On an average day, an estimated 8 million people fly. Of those millions, a significant portion continue to use the currency exchange booths found at the airport. While some people …
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View PostWhy Celebrating Canada Day Abroad is Great!
Whether you’re in Canada or not, Canada Day is an important day of the year for every Canadian. If you’re travelling or living abroad this summer, fret not! There’s still …
Currency Spotlight: Canadian Dollar
View PostCountry Profile: Canada
We’ve road tripped through the US, traveled across the world to ancient and modern sites in China, hiked the Highlands in Scotland and the mountains of Wales, relaxed on the …
Travel Guide: Canada
We’ve travelled the world, been to dozens of countries and seen some amazing sites. But once in a while you’ve got to return to your roots and visit Canada. It …
The World’s Strangest Currencies
For just about as long as humanity has existed, so too, in one form or another, has currency. After all, while today the term money is synonymous with coins and …
The Best Things to do this Summer in Toronto
Summer is the best season to visit or live in Toronto. Whether you have a planned itinerary or want to be spontaneous, you don’t have to go far before you …