The Eastern Caribbean dollar was introduced in the 1960’s and is now used by 8 East Caribbean states. Each country is unique but through the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States …
FX101: The History of Money
While it has been said that “money is the root of all evil”, one thing is certain – for good or ill, it’s hard to imagine life without it. Some …
Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide
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We’ve travelled back to one of our favourite regions…the Eastern Caribbean! Join us this time as we explore the twin island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Want to learn …
Headlines: NAFTA, airplane laptop ban…
Every week we bring you a roundup of the world’s biggest travel, currency, and business news. This week: 30% chance that the Canadian housing market will collapse, Trump will renegotiate …
5 Creepy Creatures from Myth and Folklore
Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has developed unique mythologies and folklore. Some of the most enduring images of this are the creatures that haunt our dreams, keeping children and …
The (Drink) Belts of Europe
A European getaway has many perks. For one, you can lose yourself in civilizations thousands of years old one minute and visit a modern mega city the next. In addition, so many distinct …
FX101: What does FX mean?
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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 …
Headlines: Aeroplan rewards, oil profits…
Every week we summarize the world’s biggest travel, currency, and business stories. This week: US, UK, and eurozone Q1 growth; oil profits; HNA increases stake in Deutsche Bank; Canada’s banks …