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The Government of India announced a plan at a cost of Rs 1,500 crore (260 million Australian Dollars) in 2013. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talked to Prof. G. Rajasekaran, one of the founders of this project, to find out more on the purpose of this project, what benefits this project may bring to an average taxpayer, what is a neutrino, and what the India based Neutrino Observatory is trying to achieve. - இந்திய மத்திய அரசு 1500 கோடி ரூபாய் செலவில் ஒரு திட்டத்தை 2013ஆம் ஆண்டில் அறிவித்தது. இந்தத் திட்டத்தின் தேவை என்ன? அதனால் என்ன பலன்களை மக்கள் அடையவிருக்கிறார்கள், இந்தத் திட்டத்தால் நிறுவப்படும் நியூட்ரினோ ஆராய்ச்சி மையம் என்ன செய்ய விழைகிறது, நியூட்ரினோ என்றால் என்ன என்பது பற்றி, அதன் ஆராய்ச்சி மையத்தின் நிறுவனர்களில் ஒருவரான பேராசிரியர் ராஜசேகரனிடம் அப்போது கேட்டுத் தெரிந்து கொண்டார் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.
Welcome to the Midweek Takeaway! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals, join us once again. We are also joined by Charles Archer, an analyst and investor. We dive into Sovereign Metals' recent announcement: Rio Tinto Mining has exercised approximately 34 million options at 0.535 Australian Dollars each, increasing its stake in the company to 19.76% with a total investment of 18.48 million Australian Dollars. This significant investment will propel the advancement of Sovereign's Tier 1 Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, including an optimization study aimed at developing a world-class mine to supply critical minerals for the titanium pigment, titanium metal, and lithium-ion battery industries. This strategic move highlights Kasiya's global importance and strengthens the collaboration between Sovereign and Rio Tinto. Could this further investment from Rio secure the project through to production and potentially lead to a bid for the company? Tune in to find out! Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion
The Incognito Art Show is a unique annual art show that is open to all artists. Incognito means that artists names are kept secret until after their artwork has been sold. This means that the majority of people purchase art based on what they like rather than the name and reputation of the artist. All profits are donated to organisations helping artists with disabilities, and all artworks are priced at $100 Australian Dollars (about $66 US Dollars, €61 Euros, £52 British Pounds, respectively, in May 2024). https://www.incognitoartshow.com
Can you believe it? There's so many frikkin rats in this sweet little German town of Hamelin and there's some fool dressed in pied that says he can get rid of them all with his silly little pipe and, get this, they're gonna pay him a thousand German dollars and or francs! Well not on our watch! We'll do it for the sweet reward of 50 Australian Dollars and the love of the game. Zammit finds out what rats hate and immediately thinks of spaghetti, JD thinks way too highly of structural engineering in the 15th century and Jackson forgets just how flammable a tiny town with thatched roofs is. So come with us to the town of Hamelin as we try and puzzle this one out and then deal with that sneaky mayor who won't pay us a dime.Links to everything in our linktr.ee including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Taila Maddison, Only Fans creator: made 100,000 Australian dollars in 1 week
This episode gives you the ins and outs of visiting the amazing Andasibe area of Madagascar with some tips on hotels, which parks to visit, what you will see there, and our recommendations about the area.We love Andasibe and even if you are only in Madagascar for a couple of days, this is the one area that we recommend that you visit. If you are on an extended tour of the country, do not miss to add Andasibe to your itinerary...My episodes are becoming less and less frequent I am sorry, and, they are becoming less and less edited, so, you have to excuse my ummmms and ahhhhhhs as I quite brutally record these podcast episodes whenever I get a moment and publish them without much polish... Support the Show. Dadamanga Facebook Dadamanga Instagram Dadamanga Website Dadamanga TikTok Please note that all mention of foreign currency in this podcast refers to the three main currencies accepted in Madagascar, namely Euro, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Very important note: Australian Dollars are not exchangeable in Madagascar, cannot be used to pay for your Visa on Arrival, and cannot be changed at banks or foreign exchange offices. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to submit questions and we will answer them in subsequent episodes.Dadamanga SARL is a Limited Liability Company and a licensed Tour Operator, registered in Madagascar.Contact us by email on contact@dadamanga.mg
Crew Wages Worth 2 $Million Aus Stolen is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News, September 5, 2023 with Chillie Falls. The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has exposed a case of wage theft amounting to a staggering $2 million Australian Dollars (approximately 1.27 million US Dollars) aboard the luxury cruise ship MS Caledonian Sky. Also today, Norwegian Joy Delayed Arrival To NYC; Weather Updates; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. CLICK HERE to access video feed #crewwagesstolen #mscaledoniasky #norwegianjoy #bermuda Thanks for visiting my channel. Travel Hacker's Toolkit https://bit.ly/travelhackertools NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/travelcruisenews or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your special needs, contact me, Whill US, or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use Code CHILLIE For information on cruises, or special needs travel, contact me or Incredible Memories Travel Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats With Disability Advocate Kristy Durso https://youtube.com/live/YNyiUDyW82o Chillie Chats with Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Scootaround and WHILL Powerchairs https://youtu.be/VovRJ5Fh1I8 Chillie Chats With Special Guest Kevin Martin, 30 And A Wake Up https://youtube.com/live/7Q5AFPDD0YY Chillie Chats with Mark Chilutti on Accessibility of Oasis of the Seas https://youtu.be/ibuJe7sfvrA Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtu.be/NFB7LhkJ7go and https://youtu.be/LxbC5UW-Lsk Casino Loyalty Programs with Sue Sherer https://youtu.be/p0SsewJC_cE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Holy Shit!! Is That Really True??!" is the title of the provocative book written by Jenny Pearce who created one of the first fully digital experiences for book readers. This is the world's first on-line book. Page by page as you click through as fast or slow as you like, it's a delivery system for a steadily building EXPERIENCE of inner peace, healing, happiness and joyful creation over 130 individual pages. The EXPERIENCE of this book is the end of depression and anxiety. The EXPERIENCE of this book is to create or change just about anything that you care about - big or small - and unlock your joy at the same time. Click here to buy that book/experience for only $25.00 Australian Dollars (=$16.10 United State Dollars) Pulled by the allure of an unexpected path to healing, we get into a soulful dialogue with Jenny Pearce, a woman who rides the wave of life on horseback with grace and grit. Jenny, a master of horsemanship and a published author, takes us on a captivating journey where she unveils how she battled difficult behavior, searched for inner peace, and found it in the most unusual places. Jenny's narrative grows even more compelling as she touched upon her experience with domestic abuse and how she unraveled her fears. Her unique approach to overcoming fear and dealing with abusive behavior is bound to challenge your perspective. And then, we broach her book, "Holy Shit Is That Really True?". This provocative compilation invites readers to scrutinize their beliefs and emotions, navigate through fear and other challenging emotions, and uncover joy and peace. Our chat with Jenny is nothing short of enlightening and full of unique insights into healing, connection, and personal empowerment. Tune in and let this episode guide you toward your own path of transformation. Jenny Pearce's Introduction Today, we have a truly exceptional guest who has embarked on a journey of profound discovery and healing, leading not only herself but also countless others toward a path of transformation. Join me in extending a warm welcome to Jenny Pearce! Jenny's initial pursuit of mastering horsemanship opened the door to a world far beyond her expectations – a world of deep connections, healing, and personal growth. Through her experiences, she has gained insights that go beyond what meets the eye, challenging conventional beliefs and shedding light on the remarkable connections between all living beings. The heart of Jenny's message beats within the pages of her latest book, titled "Holy Shit Is That Really True?" Far from just a unique perspective, this book acts as a guide, leading readers on a transformative journey of their own. It's a compass that points towards a destination of healing, happiness, and wholeness. The central theme of this book is the extraordinary transformation from sadness to happiness, from brokenness to wholeness, and beyond. What's even more captivating is that Jenny's impact isn't confined to the written word. She's the visionary founder of "Happiness & Healing w/Horses," a global initiative that has touched lives in over 14 countries and continues to expand. With a passion that ignited 27 years ago, Jenny embarked on a path of alternative healing practitioner, weaving the wisdom of horses into her approach. Two decades of dedication and growth have culminated in a methodology that beautifully merges the realms of healing and horsemanship. It's truly inspiring to learn that Jenny's teachings have resonated with over 3000 students worldwide, each benefitting from her guidance and wisdom. And as she poses the question, "Will you be the next one?" the invitation is extended to all of us – an opportunity to explore our potential for transformation, growth, and self-discovery. Jenny Pearce's work is a testament to the immense power within each of us to navigate our own journey from despair to joy, from fractured to whole. Today, we're in for an enlightening conversation that promises to leave us with a fresh perspective on healing, connection, and personal empowerment. So, let's dive into this incredible discussion as we welcome Jenny Pearce to Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse! Connect with Jenny Pearce on her website: https://www.jennypearce.com.au/ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.pearce.3133 by email: jenny@jennypearce.com.au Here are a few keywords to help you find this episode with more ease: Fear, Domestic Abuse, Healing, Horsemanship, Joy, Peace, Transformation, Beliefs, Emotions, Magic Questions, Happiness, Connection, Personal Empowerment, Provocative Book, Inner Guidance System, Meditative State, Humorous Animal Stories Do you care about being featured and promoted on Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse? If you're a woman, a business owner, or an aspiring entrepreneur who has triumphed over abusive and toxic relationships (ranging from self-abuse to domestic violence), we invite you to make your story heard. At our podcast, we believe in the power of sharing experiences without revealing identities. By going public with your journey, you can inspire others and uplift our audience, giving them hope and strength to break free from the confines of abuse behind closed doors. Apply now at: https://apply.gemmaserenity.com On a related note, our mother company, the Global Network of Success (GNS) has launched another show called Uplift! Inspiring Stories to Uplift the World on June 1st, 2023. The application link remains the same for both shows. For Uplift!, we are seeking individuals with inspiring and uplifting stories to share with our audience. Regardless of your gender or background, you can make a positive impact without focusing on personal abuse experiences. Apply now and be part of our journey: https://apply.gemmaserenity.com Discover more about Uplift! and explore our website at: https://uplift-inspire.com
Tambourah Metals Executive Chairperson Rita Brooks joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant news about the company's agreement with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM), a Chilean lithium producer. Tambourah Metals has granted SQM an exploration earn-in opportunity across six of its Julimar Nth projects in Western Australia. Brooks informed Proactive that SQM has been given the right to earn an initial 50% interest, with the potential to acquire up to 70% of all mineral rights at the Julimar Nth project. This will be achieved through sole funding of a minimum of 1.5 million Australian Dollars and up to 3 million for exploration and development activities. Brooks also highlighted SQM's status as one of the world's leading lithium producers, with significant assets in Australia. SQM holds a 50% joint venture interest in the Mt. Holland Lithium Project, along with other lithium-related investments and early-stage exploration activities. The agreement with SQM represents a significant development for Tambourah Metals, as it brings a well-established lithium producer on board to explore and potentially develop the Julimar Nth projects. SQM's expertise and resources in lithium production and exploration are expected to enhance the exploration and development activities of Tambourah Metals. With the global demand for lithium increasing due to its crucial role in battery technologies and clean energy solutions, this agreement positions Tambourah Metals and SQM to potentially tap into the growing market and contribute to the lithium supply chain. The partnership between the two companies opens up exciting opportunities for the development of the Julimar Nth projects and reinforces Tambourah Metals' commitment to unlocking the potential of its assets. #proactiveinvestors #tambourghmetalsltd #asx #tmb #mining #criticalmetals #gold #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
OK so a lot of people ask us about Masoala and we want to send you there. It is with no doubt one of the most spectacular places in Madagascar and a total immersion in wildlife. We tend to try to send people to Masoala Forest Lodge because it is a highly superior experience, compared to anywhere else in the region, and, it is a superior experience compared to just about anything available in Madagascar. It is however camping (in luxury tents) and, it is not inexpensive. But we encourage you to consider it, we know you will love it and we hope you will choose Masoala Forest Lodge. There is a less expensive option, and we will talk about that option in another episode on another day, or, if you are convinced that you really just have to visit Masoala, please just be in touch with us and we will arrange your Masoala adventure either by private charter to the Masoala Forest Lodge, or by a commercial flight with Madagascar Airlines staying at another hotel. Please note that if you choose to go with Madagascar Airlines, you have to stay one week, because the flights are only once per week. Thanks and thanks for being patient with me... I know my publishing schedule is slow... Next episode, we are going to talk all about Andasibe Mantadia, the most popular destination in Madagascar.Support the Show. Dadamanga Facebook Dadamanga Instagram Dadamanga Website Dadamanga TikTok Please note that all mention of foreign currency in this podcast refers to the three main currencies accepted in Madagascar, namely Euro, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Very important note: Australian Dollars are not exchangeable in Madagascar, cannot be used to pay for your Visa on Arrival, and cannot be changed at banks or foreign exchange offices. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to submit questions and we will answer them in subsequent episodes.Dadamanga SARL is a Limited Liability Company and a licensed Tour Operator, registered in Madagascar.Contact us by email on contact@dadamanga.mg
This episode covers arrivals after your visa, going through customs, dealing with a baggage search and getting a taxi to your hotel.Support the Show. Dadamanga Facebook Dadamanga Instagram Dadamanga Website Dadamanga TikTok Please note that all mention of foreign currency in this podcast refers to the three main currencies accepted in Madagascar, namely Euro, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Very important note: Australian Dollars are not exchangeable in Madagascar, cannot be used to pay for your Visa on Arrival, and cannot be changed at banks or foreign exchange offices. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to submit questions and we will answer them in subsequent episodes.Dadamanga SARL is a Limited Liability Company and a licensed Tour Operator, registered in Madagascar.Contact us by email on contact@dadamanga.mg
Who needs a visa to visit Madagascar, and how and where do I get one?Support the Show. Dadamanga Facebook Dadamanga Instagram Dadamanga Website Dadamanga TikTok Please note that all mention of foreign currency in this podcast refers to the three main currencies accepted in Madagascar, namely Euro, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Very important note: Australian Dollars are not exchangeable in Madagascar, cannot be used to pay for your Visa on Arrival, and cannot be changed at banks or foreign exchange offices. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to submit questions and we will answer them in subsequent episodes.Dadamanga SARL is a Limited Liability Company and a licensed Tour Operator, registered in Madagascar.Contact us by email on contact@dadamanga.mg
This is a brief intro and I recommend all listeners start here.Support the Show. Dadamanga Facebook Dadamanga Instagram Dadamanga Website Dadamanga TikTok Please note that all mention of foreign currency in this podcast refers to the three main currencies accepted in Madagascar, namely Euro, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling. Very important note: Australian Dollars are not exchangeable in Madagascar, cannot be used to pay for your Visa on Arrival, and cannot be changed at banks or foreign exchange offices. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to submit questions and we will answer them in subsequent episodes.Dadamanga SARL is a Limited Liability Company and a licensed Tour Operator, registered in Madagascar.Contact us by email on contact@dadamanga.mg
It's official! In 2023 News Fighters is moving to the A Rational Fear podcast feed! Listen for all the info! And then I play highlights from our 2022 Patreon Bonus Episodes, including a look at Rishi Sunak, the first billionaire British PM* (*in Australian Dollars).News Fighters is a comedic look at Australian news, media and political hypocrisy from TV comedy editor Dylan Behan. To find new monthly episodes on the A Rational Fear podcast feed, subscribe at arationalfear.com or on your podcasting app of choice:Apple: apple.co/3VOx4LjSpotify: spoti.fi/3QemUCoGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/3VRov29Chip into support the show at http://www.patreon.com/ARationalFearBuy me a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/newsfightersWatch on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/newsfightersListen to old episodes at http://podfollow.com/newsfightersFollow News Fighters on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newsfighterspod/Follow News Fighters on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NewsfightersPodFollow Dylan on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dylabolicalHate social media? Sign up for our free newsletter: http://newsfighters.comBuy merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/dylabdesignsEmail: dylan@newsfighters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the sixty fifth episode of #Expatchat where we discuss the latest tax and financial issues affecting an #Australianexpat. In today's Expat Chat we answer the question of should an Australian expat transfer their cash to Australian dollar with the recent falls the currency has experienced. What the Australian dollar is doing and may do in the future is probably the most common conversation topic amongst Australian expats. With the recent interest rate increases occuring globally combined with investors taking a more conservative approach we have seen the US dollar strengthen against most currencies. Australian expats who are earning US dollars or currencies pegged to the US dollar like the UAE Dirham, Saudi Riyal, Hong Kong Dollar and Qatari Riyal now is a very enticing time to consider exchanging some funds and converting them to AUstralian dollars. We find that currency risk is one of the major risks that Australian expats experience in their life overseas and by methodically moving funds back to Australian and in turn Australian dollars it means that when it comes time to return home you are not relying on the Australian doillar to be weak at the time. In this episode we run through the following topics: • Why is the Australian dollar weak? • Is the Australian dollar weak against all currencies? • Will the Australian dollar fall any lower? Links that we discussed in this episode include: • Sign our tax residency petition - https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN4259 • Facebook Group - Don't forget to join our Australian Expat Financial Forum Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Australianexpatfinancialforum • Ask Atlas - Have your questions answered on the podcast by clicking this link - https://atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-podcasts/questions-or-feedback-for-the-expat-podcast/ • Expat Mortgage Podcast - https://atlaswealth.com/news-media/australian-expat-podcasts/expat-mortgage-podcast/ If you like the content make sure you let us know by hitting the thumbs up and subscribing as well as providing some feedback in the comments below. Atlas Wealth Management is a specialist in providing tax financial planning advice to every Australian #expat. Whether you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the Americas, we have the experience in providing wealth management and planning services to the expatriate community. Atlas Wealth Management was born out of the demand from expats who wanted a financial adviser to help them navigate the tax and financial maze of living abroad as well as assisting them make the most out of their time overseas. To find out more about Atlas Wealth Management and how we can help Australian expats please go to https://www.atlaswealth.com. Make sure you connect with us on our respective social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/atlaswealthmgmt LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-wealth-management Twitter: www.twitter.com/atlaswealthmgmt Instagram: www.instagram.com/atlaswealthmgmt
Could it take over a year for King Charles III to appear on our money? And do Australians really want Steve Irwin on their dollar notes? Looking at King Charles's accession process, Lucy Hume from Debrett's explains what happens now, and how the King might wield his power as monard. Plus Dominic Chorney, a coin expert from Baldwin's explains how our currency will change, and what other commonwealth countries might do with their money. In this episode:What does the accession process look like?Will King Charles dabble in politics?How long will it take for stamps, money and royal signage to change?When will money featuring Queen Elizabeth go out of circulation?What will the new King's portrait look like?Is Steve Irwin a contender to feature on Australian Dollars?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
the world order shifting towards multiple currency systems? The murmurs of finding an alternative mode of payment recently grew louder after western nations, led by the US, slapped a host of sanctions on Russia for attacking Ukraine. Iran too had been trying to find an alternative to the US dollar – the world's reserve currency – to circumvent the sanctions imposed on it for its nuclear programme. Back home in India, the takers for UPI are growing. France, UAE, Singapore, Nepal and Bhutan are on-board UPI now. And it is fueling India's ambition to put Rupee on the world map by making it a reserve currency. But what is a reserve currency? What is a reserve currency? A reserve currency is typically a globally-recognized foreign currency that central banks or other financial institutions hold in large quantities as part of their country's foreign exchange reserves. It is utilised for global transactions involving trade and investments. At present, the US dollar is the world's predominant reserve currency. A reserve currency is also used by central banks to prepare for international debt obligations and to influence their domestic exchange rate. A large proportion of commodities, from gold to oil, are priced in the reserve currency. Thus, other countries have to hold this currency to pay for these commodities. There is one more reason for holding a reserve currency. Doing so minimizes exchange rate risk since the purchasing country will not need to exchange its currency for the reserve currency while making purchases. Besides import payments and servicing foreign debt, countries also maintain such reserves to overcome economic crises. Let us say a country sees its currency value fall during a recession, then its central bank can use its foreign reserves to maintain the currency value. Key features of reserve currency A reserve currency's main feature is that it must be easily convertible and have a stable value. The factors that determine the usage of a country's currency as a reserve currency are the size and heft of its economy, particularly the importance of the economy in global trade, the openness and depth of the concerned country's financial markets, and its macroeconomic policies. Since 1944, the US dollar has been the world's primary reserve currency, which is why other countries closely monitor US monetary policy to make sure that the value of their reserves does not face any negative impact due to inflation or rising prices. Over the years, the IMF has selected other reserve currencies, which are the Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Japanese Yen, Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, and Swiss Francs. There has been speculation that the Chinese Renminbi will displace the US dollar as the world's reserve currency in the coming years. It is also believed that the dollar will have to share its influence with other currencies going forward. As far as the rupee is concerned, meeting the ambition of becoming a reserve currency requires full capital account convertibility, as suggested by the Tarapore Committee in 1997.
Hundreds of beehives around the New South Wales city of Newcastle are to be destroyed in coming days, according to the honey bee industry, in a bid to contain a deadly invader. - Ratusan sarang lebah di sekitar kota Newcastle New South Wales harus dimusnahkan dalam upaya untuk menahan perebakan hama yang mematikan demikian menurut industri lebah madu.
For the low, low price of just roughly $7 Australian Dollars a month you could be listening to this paywalled episode of the Theo Philes right now. Pretty tantalising huh. Check out two stories, one of bones and one of beans, at patreon.com/BoontaVista
Tourism operators around the country are still holding out hope for a rush of income from the trans-Tasman bubble, months after it opened. Before the pandemic, Australians made up almost half of all international visitor arrivals, spending $2.7b in 2019. The bubble opened in mid-April but, so far, most trips are families and friends simply desperate to reunite. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to operators around the country still hoping to see more of the Aussie dollar.
Tourism operators around the country are still holding out hope for a rush of income from the trans-Tasman bubble, months after it opened. Before the pandemic, Australians made up almost half of all international visitor arrivals, spending $2.7b in 2019. The bubble opened in mid-April but, so far, most trips are families and friends simply desperate to reunite. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to operators around the country still hoping to see more of the Aussie dollar.
Dr. Ana Manero and Dr. Javier Leon are researchers in geography and environmental management—and avid surfers as well. Combining sound scientific knowledge and a passion for surfing, Javier and Ana investigate the value of the Noosa area. In 2020, Noosa in south-east Queensland, Australia, was recognized as the 10th World Surfing Reserve by Save the Waves Coalition.Surfing generates significant economic benefits for local communities across the world, but these benefits are often poorly understood by planners and policymakers. This research—the first of its kind in Australia over the past 10 years—shows that direct expenditure related to surfing contributes to over A$180 million (Australian Dollars) to the local economy. Other value such as increased real estate prices derived from surfing demand are likely to add to the total benefit generated by surfing, thus warranting further research.BBC Article: The Unexpected Benefits of Surfing***Dr. Ana Manero is a post-doc research fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy, within the Australian National University. Ana's area of research is on environmental management, with a strong focus on water governance and economics. Dr. Javier León is a geographer with broad interests in geomorphology and geospatial analysis. He has particular interests in the study and management of coastal systems, especially in the current changing climate and sea-level rise context. He was born in Peru and currently lives and surfs around the points of Noosa in Australia.***Artwork by Nacer Ahmadi: IG @x.filezzzAudio by TwistedLogix
This week, Denis and Riley churn through a stack of classic SMaR questions, with all your favourite segments being revisited - including an AITA question where everyone is the A. Denis also manages to sorely vex Riley by snookering him into doing something he really doesn't want to do, but now has no choice. Great.Got a question, query, or quandary? Find us on Twitter - @rlyknght or @stranjak - where you can either @ us or slide into our DMs!Join Riley's Discord server: http://bit.ly/joinrileysdiscordScry Me a River is sponsored by:• Channel Fireball - "The best cards and content in the multiverse!"• Mattie and Hywel Dry Stone Walls - "Because we're called Mattie and Hywel, and we build dry stone walls."
2021 has come to Australia with a lot of hope, especially in the financial markets. We can observe a steady rise in our market followed by our currency and bonds compared to the rest of the world. - করোনাভাইরাসের ধাক্কায় বিশ্ব অর্থনীতিতে গভীর ক্ষত সৃষ্টি হলেও অস্ট্রেলিয়া রয়েছে তুলনামূলকভাবে দৃঢ় অবস্থানে। বিশ্বের অন্যান্য প্রভাবশালী মুদ্রাগুলোর বিপরীতে অস্ট্রেলিয়ান ডলারের দাম যেমন বাড়ছে তেমনি বাড়ছে অস্ট্রেলিয়ান বন্ডেরও দাম।
Imagine discovering that your available credit card balance is suddenly over $28 million! That's exactly what happened to AFF moderator JessicaTam recently after Qatar Airways accidentally refunded her in Australian Dollars instead Indonesia Rupiah. JessicaTam joins Matt on this episode to talk about the story that has gone viral over the past week. Also in this episode, hear the latest frequent flyer news and learn how to take advantage of various airline status matches & challenges currently available. Episode contents: 0:49 - Fortnightly news round-up 10:56 - Interview with JessicaTam 21:45 - Qatar Airways & the botched status match 24:05 - TAP Portugal status match 26:09 - The Qantas "tier accelerator" challenge Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Qatar Airways Passenger Almost Gets $28 million Refund How Qatar Airways Botched its Status Match Promo Star Alliance Status Match with TAP Portugal Upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar: "The Forgotten Australian Loyalty Programs" (22 July 2020) Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Qantas 747 Joy Flight Tickets on Sale Today Qantas Extends International Cancellations Well into 2021 Flights Cancelled as NSW, Victoria Border Closes Queensland Border to Reopen on 10 July, But Not to Victorians Former Program Partner Slams Qantas Business Rewards Virgin Australia Happy Hour Sales are Back Qantas Reopening Domestic Lounges from 1 July 2020 Qantas Brings Back the Booze on Domestic Flights Qantas Offers Status Credits, Extra Value for Accepting Flight Credits
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Defining Time and The Watch Regulator discuss the alternatives to the Rolex Explorer, from brands that you may or may not expect. There is an inside baseball battle of the Omega Railmaster thrown in there for good measure. The Rolex Explorer is basically a perfect all rounder watch and has many people thinking it could be an "only watch". Versatile, robust and historically respected. This discussion talks about alternatives from 3 price ranges, sub 1k, sub 5k and sub 10k in Australian Dollars. Defining_Time: Sub 1k: Baltic HMS001 Sub 5k: Tudor Black Bay 36 Sub 10k: Omega Railmaster co-axial master chronometer 38mm The Watch Regulator: Sub 1k: Hamilton Khaki Field Sub 5k: Omega Railmaster Sub 10k: Grand Seiko Produced by Yasushi Akimoto AJHH Limited SBGA371 The WILD CARD: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 116000 White Dial 3, 6, 9 dial People to go follow on instagram: The Watch Regulator - @mattheram Defining_Time - @vekiss_2 Fifth Wrist review of the week - Nostalgia!!! We hope you enjoy the show!!!! Cheers from The Watch Regulator and Defining Time.
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Hello and welcome to Overdrive a program that looks at cars and transport from a variety of angles . I’m David Brown And in this week’s news stories Nissan chooses Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car Nissan has confirmed that the new X-Trail originally planned for its Sunderland plant near Newcastle in the UK will instead be made in Japan. It said continued Brexit uncertainty is not helping firms to "plan for the future". Nissan has made cars at Sunderland since 1986 and employs almost 7,000 people. The government said Nissan's decision was "a blow to the sector" but that no jobs would go as a result, which suggests they will continue to build cars there but not expand with the new model. Tesla lost $976M in 2018 despite 4Q profit First the good news for Tesla They made a profit in the last quarter of 2018 of $139 million which was the on revenue of $7.2 billion, and this was the second consecutive quarter of profitability. But now the bad news – for the whole year they lost nearly $1 billion That’s better though than 2017 where they lost $1.9-billion Dongle lets you see how your car is performing Cars are now collecting a huge amount of information about how they are operating which can be of great help or just interest to the owner. But much of the information is hidden and would be distracting to view while you are driving and cumbersome to look at if you have to stay seated in the car. Almost every car made after 1996 has a connection port under the dashboard to connect diagnostic systems. This port is called the OBD-II port (on-board diagnostics). Scantool now makes a product the ODBLink MX+ ($140 Australian Dollars) which uses a wireless dongle to connect your car to your smartphone, tablet or Windows PC via Bluetooth. Super bowl car ads The super Bowl has been and gone for another year and some car companies showed they were prepared to produce specific ads and then pay $5.2 million for a 30 second slot during the game. In America it is a great offense for some, if you do not stand for the national anthem but it is quite acceptable to involve the national song in two critical activities, gambling and making profits. There were huge bets on how long Gladys Knight would take to sing the anthem and then Jeep used it as the background music to their ad that used iconic features as the famous 1945 picture of six marines raising the flag on atop Mount Suribachi, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, in World War II. Canadian union airs Super Bowl ad despite GM lawsuit threats Not all Super Bowl ads were aimed at patriotism, humour or sentimentality. Canada’s union for car workers aired its General Motors boycott campaign ad during the super bowl ignoring lawsuit threats if it went to air. The ad called for a boycott of Mexican-built General Motors Co. vehicles in an effort to save the Oshawa Assembly Plant, set to close at the end of this year. GM's Oshawa plant, which builds the Chevrolet and Impala and Cadillac XTS, is one of five North American plants GM is planning to indefinitely idle this year as the slow-selling products built at those plants are discontinued. Maserati Track Day We went to a Maserati track day and fanged around in cars with a total value of at least $2mill worth. Maserati COO tells us why that is a good thing. I like the guy. Suzuki Jimny We have a chat with Paul Murrell about the new Suzuki Jimny Quirky News And Brian Smith, Errol Smith and I discuss a range of topics including • AV displays the direction it is going to take (BS) • Oscar Mayer will pay you to drive the Wienermobile for a year (ES) • 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition looks back, seats just five (BS) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on iTunes or Spotify. OR our Facebook site OverdriveCity
Welcome, welcome, come on up to the slab and let us see what mischief and havoc your favourite ne’er do wells have been up to this week. First up the DJ fiendishly illuminates us on the latest plans of Guillermo del Toro, apparently Pinocchio is set to be re-envisioned by this sorcerer and his mystic arts.Then the mad professor brings us tales of Steam announcing it is finally intending to accept the currency of the land of criminals and exiles (otherwise referred to as Australia). Although given the latest insanity from some twisted mind, Australia is all a hoax perpetrated on the unsuspecting world…mmmm, yes some people are decidedly stupid aren’t they.Next up Buck the mad scientist carries news that there is talk of landing sites for the next Mars Rover mission. Such is how the darkness of humanity shall spread across the verse…. Beware the reapers…Such a ghoulishly fun filled episode that will give you paroxysms of laughter and mirth… remember you have been informed of the dangers involved in listening to this dark chaos….EPISODE NOTES:Pinocchio on Netflix- https://www.empireonline.com/people/guillermo-del-toro/guillermo-del-toro-brings-pinocchio-film-netflix/Steam supports Aussie dollars- https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/10/steam-will-fully-support-aussie-dollars-from-mid-november/?fbclid=IwAR2FrQjvaUqa6yruwPYSpCPmKJ49taZbCmXC6qkK4oVpM39dTwA4BT4IVccNASA’s next Mars landing site- https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/10/scientists-home-landing-site-next-mars-roverGames currently playingProfessor– Deceit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/466240/Deceit/Buck– Deceit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/466240/Deceit/DJ– God Of war 2018 game - https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/games/god-of-war-ps4/Other topics discussedThe real story of Pinocchio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Pinocchio- http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/03/original-story-pinocchio-killed-jiminy-cricket-got-feet-burnt-hanged-assassins/Forrest Gump the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_GumpGuillermo Del Toro’s bio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillermo_del_ToroPacific Rim the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Rim_(film)The Happening the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Happening_(2008_film)The Nutcracker- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_NutcrackerWhat to expect when steam supports Aussie dollars- https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/10/what-to-expect-after-steam-supports-the-aussie-dollar/More info on the Mars rover’s future mission- https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/10/nasas-next-mars-rover-could-explore-former-mineral-springs-and-fossil-river-deltaStromatolite- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StromatoliteInfo about the Jezero crater- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezero_(crater)Gravity the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_(2013_film)The Martian the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film)Elon Musk: It’s time to build a Mecha- https://www.businessinsider.com.au/elon-musk-mecha-tweets-time-to-make-giant-anime-robot-2018-10?r=US&IR=TZaku mechas- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZakuAliens vs Predator 2010 game- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_vs._Predator_(2010_video_game)Red dead redemption 2 horses taking a dump- https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/9qtsiu/horse_taking_a_shit_leaked_gameplay_spoiler/Cherenkov Radiation- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherenkov_radiationMatthew Riley the Author- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_ReillyHell Island the book- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_IslandJean-Luc Picard bio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Luc_PicardShoutoutsBirthdays22 Oct 1893 Ernest Julius Öpik, Kunda, Estonian Astronomer and Astrophysicist known for his studies of meteors and the structure and evolution of the cosmos, born in Kunda,Lääne-Viru,Estonia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Öpik23 Oct 1813 - Ludwig Leichhardt, German explorer, most famous for his exploration of northern and central Australia, born in Sabrodt. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Leichhardt23 Oct 1868 - Frederick William Lanchester, English polymath and engineer, inventor of the first British petrol automobile under his automobile company Lanchester Motor Company and also made important contributions to automotive engineering and to aerodynamics, and co-invented the topic of operations research., born in Lewisham, London. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_W._Lanchester23 Oct 1908 - Ilya Frank, was a Soviet winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1958 jointly with Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov and Igor Y. Tamm, also of the Soviet Union. He received the award for his work in explaining the phenomenon of Cherenkov radiation. Born in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilya_Frank23 Oct 1942 - Michael Crichton, was an American author (Andromeda Strain, Congo, Looker), screenwriter, film director and producer best known for his work in the science fiction, thriller, and medical fiction genres, born in Chicago, Illinois - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Crichton23 Oct 1954 - Ang Lee, Taiwanese-born American filmmaker (Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi) and screenwriter, born in Chaozhou, Pingtung -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_LeeEvents of Interest16 Oct 1950 – 68 years since the release of C.S. Lewis’s book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. It is the first published and best known of seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion%2C_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe23 Oct 1934 – Jeannette Piccard accompanied by her husband Jean Piccard, piloted a hot-air balloon flight that reached 57,579 feet (17,550 km), and became the first woman to fly in the stratosphere. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannette_Piccard23 Oct 1941 - Walt Disney's animated film "Dumbo" released - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo23 Oct 1958 - Soviet novelist Boris Pasternak known as the author of Doctor Zhivago (1957), a novel which takes place between the Russian Revolution of 1905 and the Second World War wins Nobel Prize for Literature. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_PasternakIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss
Download Episode! Subscribe to The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show on iTunes Puerto Vallarta, What to pack, we’ll discuss the very important issue of exchanging money, cell phone and data plans that you will need to address before you leave the country for Mexico. February 24, 2017 JUST IN! Bank ATM Machines Have Been Temporarily Removed From the Puerto Vallarta Airport Lobby...Stay Tuned for Updates What Are The Best Times To Come To Puerto Vallarta Mexico? So what are the best times of the year to come to Puerto Vallarta? I have a discussion with JR about that in the next episode of the show, but in short…November 15th through mid April are the best months to visit. June 15th till the end of October are the hottest and rainiest times of the year. I actually really like coming to PV in mid October. They call it the shoulder season and flights are always really reasonable and room rates are still at off season lows. You will need to be ready for a little rain, but when it rains, it’s just for a short time, usually in the late afternoon. The popular restaurants are coming off of their off season vacations. Many of them close during the entire month of September and half of October, so I try to get in while it’s cheap, not too crowded and not too unbearable as far as the heat and humidity. Look, I like coming to Puerto Vallarta whenever I can get here. So what should you pack? Pack light. Think cool. It will be humid here in Vallarta. Depending on the time of year, hot and humid. If you are a guy, you should have a nice pair of jeans for going out to clubs at night. A collared shirt or two for a fancy occasion and maybe a pair of nice slacks and dress shoes for that or those fancy occasions too. You will need a hat, although if you forget one you will have absolutely no shortage of hats to choose from when you get there from any number of venders you will encounter on the beach or in shops. A pair of sunglasses for sure, but if you forget those, you know you can get a pair or two in PV. You will need swimming shorts and a couple of pairs of short pants too. Sandals are a must, and if you are planning on going on a hike, bring some tennis shoes for sure. Socks, underwear, and lots of t-shirts. Remember it is hot and humid and you will be sweating some. So will you be needing a jacket or sweater? Probably not, but it can get chilly on some late December and January evenings. With that said, you will probably not need that wrap. Chances are the only time you will need something warm will be on the plane to and from Vallarta. Otherwise, stow that puppy away boys and girls, you aren’t goanna need them. That pretty much covers the clothing for you guys. For the ladies you will need Casual, summer clothing and beachwear. Especially during the hot and humid summer months you’ll want to pack cool fabrics that dry quickly when moist, offer good ventilation. You’ll need a few dressier outfits if staying at an all-inclusive resort where you may be asked to wear dressier dinner attire, or if in the evenings you plan to go out dancing or to fancy restaurant. You may want to bring a sweater for your return flight. You may need it if you go out on an evening or early morning boat ride, or if you happen to get an unlikely cool evening. You should remember to pack sleepwear, underwear and bras and other girl stuff. [caption id="attachment_441" align="alignright" width="500"] Web Cam at Cuates Y Cuetes in Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption] If you want to get a good idea as to what the current weather and dress attire is down in Puerto Vallarta, here’s what I do. Call me a voyeier, but Im almost always going to www.cuatesycuetes.com and check out their webcam. It’s right on the boardwalk just north of the Los Muertos Pier on the Southside of town. You know, the pier where there is this structure that lights up at night that looks like a sail? That’s where you can catch a panga to take you out to a beach or fishing or snorkeling. Anyway, this webcam is just pointing down the boardwalk, and you can see how the visitors, the locals and the tourists are dressed, in real time. You can see if they are sweating and struggling under the hot, humid tropical conditions, or if they are doing fine. You can see thunderstorms in the summer that will blow your mind too, really, so if you want to see the latest fashion being sported on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. And If you wait long enough, the webcam swivels around 360 degrees so you can see the tables set up on the beach, the boats waiting to give a vacationer a ride on his panga, the people walking on the pier, and then the people inside the restaurant. So I bet you are wondering what the heck Cuates Y Cuetes means? I looked it up and kinda pieced it all together, so I’ll give it a try. I’m pretty sure some listener or reader of my blog, did I mention you can read my blog and shownotes at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com? Anyhoo, I just know someone is going to tell me I have it all wrong, but here it goes, in Spanish Cuates means Friends, and Cuetes means a couple of different things but two make the most sense to me. Cuetes can mean either fireworks or a firecracker, or most likely, this other translation fits better where it says Cuetes means a little drunk, buzzed or tipsy. So it’s either friends and Fireworks or Friends and Getting drunk and tipsy. Either way, just go to that webcam at Cuates y Cuetes.com. I will add it to my links page on my website. In fact, I’ll add a bunch of Puerto Vallarta webcams to my link page so go there and click away. So getting back to what to wear, Essentially, how much you pack and what you pack depends on you and your habits. I’m just giving you some guidelines. Me and my wife on the other hand like to pack light like just a carry-on and a daypack each if we can get away with it. That way we can bypass the baggage carousel and head right for the immigration line. That’s how we beat the crowd. Another way to beat the crowd to the front of the immigration line is to make extra sure you fill out the tourist card that the flight attendant gives you before you land. Bring your own pen because these attendants never have enough, and fill the card out properly. Even on the bottom where lots of us forget to look. Just fill it in. Then, before your plane starts the final descent into PVR, hit the restroom on the plane before you land. [caption id="attachment_443" align="alignleft" width="500"] Cuates Y Cuetes in Puerto Vallarta Mexico[/caption] If I do go the travel light route, what that means is that I have to have my laundry done for me about half way through my stay. I take it down to the local lavanderia in the morning, and if I’m lucky, I get it back the same day in the afternoon, although there was one time, I kept coming back for my clothes and the lady always seemed to be closed. Bad timing on my part I’m sure. I wrote a blog about it and you can find that story at my website at www.PuertoVallartaTravelshow.com along with all of the show notes to this episode including this packing list. Anyway, if you do happen to take your clothes to a lavenderia, they charge you by the Kilo, they wash and fold and wrap up your clothes for you in a neat cellophane package. It’s really cheap and pretty darn handy. Plus…I like to give them the business. They do a great job. Just remember, they aren’t your local dry cleaner like at home. If you have expensive tricky to wash clothes, don’t give those to them. Do everyone a favor including you and that perplexed looking local washlady a favor and leave your easy care washables in your suitcase. If you are not in town or in a place where there are lavanderias, , the hotels will do your laundry for you. Some are cheap, others get pricey depending on the property. If you are staying in a condo. You will either have a machine in your condo, or a laundry room somewhere on the property. Look, if in doubt, ask one of the housekeeping crew, they may be able to help you out for a reasonable fee. Who wants to do laundry on vacation right? Of course, if you pack lots of stuff, you won’t have to think about doing any laundry till you get home. Wouldn’t that be a novel idea? Pack your Sunscreen Bug spray Make-up (for the ladies) Deodorant Toothbrush and paste Brush/comb Nail clipper/nail file Medicines Contact lenses and saline solution Extra pair of sunglasses/reading glasses iPad or Kindle Camera / charger / memory card(s) A good book or two Ink pen (to fill out immigration and customs forms on the plane) Wristwatch (if you will not be using your cell phone abroad) And Print out all of JR.s maps and bring them along. You can find these maps at my website on the links page or you can go to JR’s website www.vallartainfo.com. Remember, if you forget any of these items, you will be able to get them in Puerto Vallarta. With the exception of your meds. Make sure you don’t forget those. I also have this list in my show-notes which you can access at puertovallartatravelshow.com. Now, what to do about your cell phones and internet? If you are living in the 21st century, chances you have a cell phone or smart phone, iPad,laptop you get the picture, with data plans and Wi-Fi. How are we going to use these in Mexico? Most US cell providers have special Mexico US plans that include calling, texting and data. They aren’t too expensive either. My plan is with Verizon and I get their I suggest their Canada Mexico plan. It's really cheap! You should check with your carrier and use the Mexico plan that works best for you. Make sure you change your plan before you leave for Mexico. And don’t forget to take the plan off when you get home. Some tips are to download google maps of the city and surrounding areas to your phone to be able to use offline while roaming. You can use this tip at home too. If having internet in your Puerto Vallarta room is a must, check with the property first. WI-FI is available in most hotels now a days, although some places only have internet connection in the lobby. Others will charge you a daily rate on top of your room costs so if you are on a budget, and you need the use of the interwebs, figure that in to your vacation nut. And make sure that your phone is connected to the Wi-FI when you are at the hotel, condo or wherever you are staying. If you need internet, check ahead. There are also many internet cafe's in Puerto Vallarta so if things get really, really tight, you can find something. Even in a Starbucks for goodness sake. You can always bring a mobile hotspot as a back-up. We all need a plan B and talking about a plan B, let’s talk Money. Exchanging Your Dollars to Pesos in Puerto Vallarta If you are coming from the US, Canada, Eurolandia, Australia, Central and South America, forget about your US Dollars, your Canadian dollarettes your European Euros or your Australian Dollars. There was a time when we would bring US dollars to Mexico and either exchange them in Hotels, exchange booths or waited in line in a bank. No longer ladies and gentlemen. Here in Puerto Vallarta the peso is king. It’s the coin of the realm. They don’t want your dollars. Imagine if you will, you are back in the States and you are working at a McDonalds. Okay maybe you can’t imagine that, imagine you are working as a barista at a Starbucks….okay maybe you can’t imagine that either, but just play with me here, at least I’m not making you a cashier at Walmart… okay but suppose you are any one of these salespeople in the US, and a Mexican National came to your line and wanted to purchase his basket of groceries, or maybe his fries and big mac, or his cup of frappe late expresso presto chango with Mexican Pesos. How would you deal with that now mr. the American, Canadian, you fill in the occupation barista you? You would look at him and ask, what do you expect me to do with this? It’s too much of a hassle for these shop owners to have to wait in long lines to exchange your coin of your realm, and they don’t want to do it, and…they will make you pay for the inconvenience you put them through. I finally learned my lesson when I tried to pay for a dinner in a Guadalajara Restaurant and I took a good 30% haircut on the exchange rate. Sheesh! So what do you do? Money is pretty important so get it right, and have a plan B and a plan C just in case. There are people out there who insist on bringing dollars with them, to exchange along the way. I would recommend against that. Bring a couple of hundred dollars with you, but only in case of emergencies. Remember, you will get the worst exchange rate for dollars anywhere you try to spend or exchange them in Mexico. The exception is Banco Azteca where you can exchange dollars for pesos. Make sure you bring your passport. Some people get pesos from their bank before they leave home by ordering them in advance. Banks do tend to offer pretty poor exchange rates. If you live in larger urban town you can find local money exchange companies that give pretty good rates and a little peace of mind to the traveler who doesn’t want to have any surprises upon arrival in PV. It is more costly however because the exchange rates are not as good as others. The best way to get pesos for your trip is to use your bank ATM card at the airport. That’s right, your ATM card at the airport. However... February 24, 2017 JUST IN! Bank ATM Machines Have Been Temporarily Removed From the Puerto Vallarta Airport Lobby ...Stay Tuned for Updates First, before you leave the country, like a week before you leave the country where you live, call or go into your bank, and let them know that you will be using your ATM card in Mexico. Tell them know you will be in the Puerto Vallarta area, and let them know for how long. If you don’t tell your bank, you will more than likely be unable to access your money while in Mexico. So, don’t forget to tell your bank and confirm before you leave. Now, why do you need pesos when you arrive at the airport? Because if you use pesos instead of dollars to pay for your taxi or van to your hotel or resort, you won’t have to take that exchange rate haircut I was talking about that I took in Guadalajara. Just remember that if you pay for your airport transportation in your funny money, it will just cost you a little more, that’s all. So no big deal guys. You don’t have to do the money ATM dealie at the airport if you don’t want to. Just sayin that if you get into the swing of things with a little practice at the airport ATM, you will have a more comfortable time navigating the Money machines during the rest of your stay. After you arrive at the airport and pick up your bags, you will come to an area with manned money exchange booths. You see their smiling faces behind the glass in booths along the wall. Avoid these as they will charge you a high fee. Look around and you will see about 5 or six bank affiliated ATM machines, BBVA Bancomer, HSBC, Banorte, Banamex, Scotia and Santander. All of these machines are fine for you to use with your ATM card. You should be able to withdraw up to 7,000 pesos or approximately $350 US at one time. Depending on the Mexican bank ATM, you will most likely be charged a 25-40 pesos service fee, or approximately $1.50 mexican host bank transaction, plus, whatever your bank gets for the withdraw. Now that’s not bad considering I get charged $3-3.50 as a service charge whenever I use an unaffiliated ATM machine, so $1.50 fee, I’m okay with that. Now, my bank is a credit union and they don’t charge me to use their card at an ATM in Mexico, so I just pay the $1.50 transaction fee. This is how you will get your very best exchange rate, US or Canadian dollar. The PVR airport ATMs are all bank affiliated: HSBC, Santander, Banamex, BBVA Bancomer and I believe Banorte. These machines will pay out in pesos of course. If you see a machine that says Cashola, turn and run. While you are out around town, make sure you use bank affiliated ATM’s as well, and use the ones attached to a bank to avoid possible number skimming devices that have made it down to PV. You can also bring cash and exchange it at Azteca Banks but bring your passport. Also your hotel can exchange your money but, as I have stated earlier, this is not a good way to obtain a good exchange rate. Same with the money exchange cambio booths you will find around town. They are good in a pinch, but hey, get with the program and use your ATM card for those peso pop. Lastly, if you have no ATM card, or maybe you just don’t want to use one of those plastic thingies, send yourself the money using MoneyGram. You can do it online or go to your local Walmart and open an account to send money. Using MoneyGram you can send yourself up to $950 for $9.90, up to $50,00 for $4.90. You can pick up your money in the form of pesos at any HBC location in Jalisco Mexico, any Farmacia Guadalajara, Walmart, Banco Azteca, and others that you can discover when you are sending the money. You can also send yourself multiple MoneyGram’s that you can retrieve as you need them throughout your trip for up to a year, so if you want to send yourself more than you will need, remember you can get your money back when you get back home in dollars instead of pesos if unclaimed in Mexico. It’s very important to note that you are given a receipt with an 8 digit number on it. You are also instructed to write the recipient’s full name, spelled correctly on the form that you present to the MoneyGram Representative, and the recipient must have legal form of ID that matches exactly the name on the money transfer. Now here’s something that you should do if you use this MoneyGram method, the other day, I was in my neighborhood Vallarta Market, by the way, if you are ever in the Los Angeles area and get a chance to go inside one of these Vallarta Markets, do it! Modern, Mexican, a huge butcher section, bakery, restaurants, prepared Mexican food to take home, just remarkable, at any rate I asked the MoneyGram lady if was cool to send yourself money and here’s what she said, you are better off having a relative or friend send you the money because often times the MoneyGram place will look at the name of the sender and the name of the receiver and determine that there is some sort of fraud going on and not deliver the funds. So, bring Junior or your best friend to the MoneyGram place and have them be the sender. That way you won’t be looked at sideways when you arrive to pick up your dough. Just remember to keep your secret number secret, and don’t let some scammer try to get the info from you. If you lose the number or give it to someone else, you cannot ever get your money back. There is no recourse so be careful with MoneyGram. It’s not foolproof. So your money plan A should be to use your ATM card. Let your bank know before you go. Plan B, bring some cash and or pesos along, and plan C, send yourself a MoneyGram or two, for a back-up. Hotels and many finer restaurants and shops will take your credit cards, so there is always that option. Wow, we are going a little long, next week we will talk with JR about mosquitos and other bugs, the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta and everything you need to know about arriving at the airport, what to expect when you arrive at the Puerto Vallarta Airport and Lastly, we will get you from the airport to your hotel safely. Just join us and let us be your guides. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come onboard and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. Next week we will get right into how to prepare for and what to expect when you arrive in Puerto Vallarta for your dream vacation. And one more favor please, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. It would be so appreciated if you would just take the extra time to do that for me. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. So, thanks to you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!
G'day! Join Dread Media as we celebrate the cinema and music of the craziest of continents on this earth: Australia! First up, Duane and Desmond take The Loved Ones to the prom. Then Duane has some Nightmares. But Darryll has The Proposition for Desmond, and it is likely to include alcohol. When doesn't it? And in a themed episode first, all of the songs come from Australia! "Sad Dark Eyes" by The Loved Ones, "Idols and Anchors" by Parkway Drive, "Growing Up (Falling Down)" by The Living End, "Brother, My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Headfirst from a Hangman's Noose" by I Killed the Prom Queen. Please support the show by donating with the Paypal link at www.dreadmedia.com (Australian Dollars accepted). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com.
G'day! Join Dread Media as we celebrate the cinema and music of the craziest of continents on this earth: Australia! First up, Duane and Desmond take The Loved Ones to the prom. Then Duane has some Nightmares. But Darryll has The Proposition for Desmond, and it is likely to include alcohol. When doesn't it? And in a themed episode first, all of the songs come from Australia! "Sad Dark Eyes" by The Loved Ones, "Idols and Anchors" by Parkway Drive, "Growing Up (Falling Down)" by The Living End, "Brother, My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Headfirst from a Hangman's Noose" by I Killed the Prom Queen. Please support the show by donating with the Paypal link at www.dreadmedia.com (Australian Dollars accepted). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com.
G'day! Join Dread Media as we celebrate the cinema and music of the craziest of continents on this earth: Australia! First up, Duane and Desmond take The Loved Ones to the prom. Then Duane has some Nightmares. But Darryll has The Proposition for Desmond, and it is likely to include alcohol. When doesn't it? And in a themed episode first, all of the songs come from Australia! "Sad Dark Eyes" by The Loved Ones, "Idols and Anchors" by Parkway Drive, "Growing Up (Falling Down)" by The Living End, "Brother, My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Headfirst from a Hangman's Noose" by I Killed the Prom Queen. Please support the show by donating with the Paypal link at www.dreadmedia.com (Australian Dollars accepted). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com.
G'day! Join Dread Media as we celebrate the cinema and music of the craziest of continents on this earth: Australia! First up, Duane and Desmond take The Loved Ones to the prom. Then Duane has some Nightmares. But Darryll has The Proposition for Desmond, and it is likely to include alcohol. When doesn't it? And in a themed episode first, all of the songs come from Australia! "Sad Dark Eyes" by The Loved Ones, "Idols and Anchors" by Parkway Drive, "Growing Up (Falling Down)" by The Living End, "Brother, My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and "Headfirst from a Hangman's Noose" by I Killed the Prom Queen. Please support the show by donating with the Paypal link at www.dreadmedia.com (Australian Dollars accepted). Send feedback to: feedback@dreadmedia.net, or 206.203.1213. Follow @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Visit www.stayscary.wordpress.com.
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