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Vacations can be so rewarding

August 3rd, 2007 at 01:05 am

Besides the normal R&R, this last vacation was financially rewarding also. Since the trip was planned a year in advance, there was plenty of time to save up money. Airfare and lodging was booked 3 months in advance so it was all paid for before leaving. It also helped that the US$ has has so much buying power in SE Asia. Nothing beats $1 meals, 50 cent drinks, and $5 resort massages. Though not much as spent on return gifts, it was still fun to haggle over prices, which made a difference of a nickel here and a nickel there.

It was nice to return back and go through the mail to see a very small credit card bill. The extra money for next month which will help when I have to get all the belts changed on the car.

For the 2nd trip in a roll, I came back a few pounds lighter than I left. All the walking and sweating in humid weather helped that cause. I am sure the food poisoning also played a part.

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7 Responses to “Vacations can be so rewarding”

  1. schadenfreude Says:
    August 3rd, 2007 at 02:18 am 1186107515
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    Where did you go to find $0.50 drinks!

  2. fern Says:
    August 3rd, 2007 at 03:41 pm 1186155691
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    I'd like to know, too, cus lately, the US $ has taken a pounding, making places like Europe and Canada kind of pricey.

  3. ihate2work Says:
    August 3rd, 2007 at 07:11 pm 1186168266
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    Vietnam: $1 US approx 16000 Dongs. Beers and bottled water 8000 Dongs. Mixed drinks 10,0000. Dinner tab for food and drinks for a party of 10. about 350,000 Dongs, about $22 US

  4. Amber Says:
    August 21st, 2007 at 01:47 am 1187660864
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    Wow Vietnam, that must have been exciting. Where did ou tour?

  5. ihate2work Says:
    August 21st, 2007 at 04:01 am 1187668868
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    I visited, Ho Chi Minh, Na Trang, Tuy Hoa, Da Nang, and some other smaller cities. Nice drive up the coast.

  6. baselle Says:
    August 28th, 2007 at 05:20 am 1188278444
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    The prices sound good, but you mentioned food poisoning?

  7. ihate2work Says:
    August 28th, 2007 at 04:25 pm 1188318306
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    there's always a risk of food poisoning when you visit undeveloped countries. sometimes the risk is worth the experience, depends on what kind of precautionary measures you take.

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