Just got back from Argentina where the dollar was okay. I am wondering where else I can travel without it costing my bank account for a cup of coffee. Any suggestions?

Thank you.

bali

my brothers going to Bali this week...he says he's going to surf....I never heard of waves there...well except for Tsunamis ...

You could investigate a trip to Turkey.

I hate to tell you but that joke is as ignorant as the christian radio talk show host who made a light hearted joke about how the tsunamis have been rolling over the non christian parts of the world and it might not be a total coincidence that the waves rolled in on christmas day...chuckle?

I second Turkey. I was there last year and it was very reasonable. I took a great two-week tour with pachatours that was all inclusive for $1,280 (land only). We had only 19 people on the bus and the guide was fabulous.

Africa.

mmm I don't know what level of travel you travel on. I'm an independent traveler so maybe I couldnt get the tour prices. but I went to Turkey last year and, at least in Istanbul, found it surprisingly expensive (I loved it though). at least a $100 per hotel room. In fact, I'm booking a trip to Sevilla and the hotels are about the same. But the apts and rental cars are really a good price ($160 for an apt that has 2 bedrooms). So Europe works too if you pick your places.

In the US - but stay out of the largest cities.

Agree the dollar still has value in SE Asia - but getting there won;t be cheap.

Pretty much all of Central and South America.

SE Asia.

Egypt.

The US.

Much of Northern Africa.

There are plenty of places to go where your dollar can go quite far. There just aren't many places in Europe. Then again, there are a lot of places in Europe where even your Euros don't go very far.

You are confusing the issue of where the dollar is "worth something" which is practically nowhere outside the US, to where costs are cheap. These are two entirely different concepts, although a lot of people don't understand that. There are many places you can go that are fairly cheap, including places in Europe, but it doesn't mean the dollar is worth the same it was 8 years ago when it was high against the euro and many world currencies.

If you just want a cheap place, ask about that, don't relate it to the value of the USD (which I assume is the dollar you are talking about).

I agree. The original question makes no sense. It isn't that the dollar was worth something in Argentina. It was simply that Argentina has LOW prices -- in any currency you want to use.

That's like saying, the dollar is worth more at a MacDonald's than it is at a Ruth Chris. Nope. It's just that one of those places has cheap prices and the other has high prices.

You really should simply rephrase your question -- what countries have low prices?

Maybe explore more of the USA, and keep your money here to prop up our failing economy? I saw a special on PBS, about some gorgeous train trips through the Glacier National Park and thereabouts. Also Alaska. Looks marvelous.
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But anyone who thinks they can take one of those nice train trips through Glacier National Park, or vacation nicely in Alaska for anything less than Europe (without making huge comparative sacrifices in quality) is pretty much mistaken.

We spent WAY more on a month in Alaska than we have ever spent for a month in Europe (which we do a lot).

And recently I was researching Hawaii. Gee, I sure can't find any of the wonderful apartments equal to those we rent in cities of Europe for the same bottom line price -- dollar vs. euro or not. And then I compare the prices at a just "OK" Hawaii restaurant to a spectacular meal in a Parisian brasserie and guess which one costs a lot more?

You know the prices better than I do, NeoPatrick, but my recommendation is to keep the dollars here in the US of A. We need them!
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Let's see. . . My $1000 or so vs. the umpteen trillions going to Iraq. Yea, I guess my dollars will make a big difference.

Sorry for the sarcasm, it's just hard for me to ignore.

"Keep the dollars here."

Right. Try to buy something not made in China.

Heck, try to buy something made in the USA.

todor......It was not a joke ..Some of you people here do crass jokes ,make fun of people and correct their spelling...SORRY this one is not one of those..
I added the part about the tsunamis as I knew some would reference it....and it was about Bali.If I made a comment about tsunamis or earthquake in Hawaii would you get all up in my face about that? I've been threw three hurricanes in the last couple of years and had damage.I also have been flooded before but people still make comments and even jokes about the storms. But comparing my comment to that host was not appropriate.It's stupid.

I was not referring to the disaster...My brothers in-laws live in Singapore.Are you from Indonesia or your family...did you lose someone? well then I'm sorry if my comment rubbed you the wrong way.

Countries that are not on the euro in Europe?

NeoPatrick, you're not the only traveler. If more of us stayed home, it would make a difference.

Jean, that's beside the point. I'm talking about our travel dollars, not things made in China.

Every little bit helps, people.
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