My online ohana: currency overseas
Knowledge is power.
The seniors (OG) who paved the way for me here, I show homage to the founding fathers. You know who you are.
Just curious, for the worldly traveler; in this day and age of technology, how do you track currency? Example, say you want to get the best bang for your buck, knowing what the United States dollars is, compared to say the Philippines pesos. Do you use a web site? Or know a trusted company that always gives the best rates? Mahalo in advance.
H.
Pacific Currency Exchange
[QUOTE=FCH300;3786247]It isn't enough to be able to track exchange rates. There are a number of phone apps that can and will provide you with international banking exchange rates (I use the iPhone App "XE", for example). The app will tell me what the current exchange rate might be but the real key to find someplace that will match that rate.
For example, I'm planning a trip to Japan in the near future and needed to land with a little bit of local currency. I need to find a place that will give me a good rate here. I look at XE and find that the going bank rate today is $1 US = 106.7550 JPY. However, when I call the Currency Exchange, they are only offering 102.25 JPY per dollar + $9. 95 service fee + $5 handling fee. BOH offering no fees but exchange rate of 99.425 JPY per dollar.
It is a marketplace like any other where demand dictates price, The best you can do is to known what the big boys are trading at and try to get as close to that rate as possible. That knowledge is what the app provides.[/QUOTE]Best place to get yen has been pacific currency exchange in Waikiki. They are basically buying yen from tourists and selling to locals or back to the tourists, so the buy / sell spread is pretty tight, as they are the only middle man. If it happens to be a day when they are holding a lot of yen, they will sell the yen to you at a favorable rate, likely to minimize their overnight exposure. This kind of situation normally occurs when there is a surge in Japanese visitors, like special holidays. I don't know if they do other currencies.
Correction: Pacific Money Exchange
[QUOTE=VanDeventer;3786441]Best place to get yen has been pacific currency exchange in Waikiki. They are basically buying yen from tourists and selling to locals or back to the tourists, so the buy / sell spread is pretty tight, as they are the only middle man. If it happens to be a day when they are holding a lot of yen, they will sell the yen to you at a favorable rate, likely to minimize their overnight exposure. This kind of situation normally occurs when there is a surge in Japanese visitors, like special holidays. I don't know if they do other currencies.[/QUOTE]Sorry, had the name wrong the first time. It's Pacific Money Exchange. Best to call several days before you need the yen, so they have time to accumulate It if they do not have enough.
Possible help for this weekend
What's up gang. Have been off island for a while now and am making a trip back to oahu for the weekend. Have been trying to research, but have not found exactly what I'm looking for. Not sure if you remember the names Jessica, Patty, Erlinda, but was wondering if any of you have similar suggestions and types of service that they gave. Simple but worth every penny. Although the new one at 801 sounds very tempting. If I get a chance to see anyone I will report. Thank you all again. I miss living there for this reason only.
Cherry massage in Bangkok
I didn't know where to post this. I'm finishing up my trip to Bangkok. I went to check out this place. Talk about service. I requested an hour of full service. Since I went earlier there were only three girls working. . 60 plus tip. You don't get that level of service in Hawaii and not at that price.
After my first pop, she gave me a decent massage but she made it a point to see if I wanted another pop. I was only up for BBBJCIM but it was great.
[URL]https://cherrymassagebkk.com[/URL]
Tobita Shinchi. Hinode's Recommendation
I would've gone broke had I remained in Osaka. This is the place that Hinode recommended years ago. It goes way back in history of the area, but the girls are very modern and trendy. I'll try to post more details later (still jet lagged and wobbly legs). I saw a couple of girls two nights in a row. Had I gone there earlier in the trip, I would've been there every night. The streets are lined with mama and the girl sitting in an open storefront, begging you to come in. Mama yells, "Onisan, dozo. ". There are about 3 main streets with the young crew (18-30) and another two streets on the other side of the freeway with all the MILFs. I would say there were maybe 100+ storefronts. You can see all the girls before picking. I swear I walked up and down the same street 10+ times. It was hard to select because they were all young and HOT. Any one of them could fulfill your Nihonjin fantasy. The two I picked were spinners, less than 5' tall. First one said she was 21 (looked younger), slim with real C's. Best pair I've seen and felt in a long time. The second one said 26 (looked <20), B's with small eraser nips. The second one was way better. It's nothing like our AMPs. It really a get in and get out arrangement. You donate by time. 20,30, 45, or 60 min. I was cheap and went with the 20 min option. The second one offered me a 15 min option which was also good enough. Rushed, but got to the deed and finished on time. For the time per price, made no sense going with the longer. Better to get 3-4 girls for the same gift as 1 for 60 min.
Wish I had gone back for round 2, 3, 4 the same night. But it was already 11:30 and the last train was at 11:50. Wouldn't have mind getting stuck in that area. I had enough yen on me to last overnight, haha! Anyway, can't keep my eyes open. Headed to bed. More details later. If you're ever in the Osaka area, it's a must do. Like seeing a temple, this is a historic place you must see as well. Just leave your so back at the hotel. But I did see some couples walking the street. Maybe sightseeing or maybe they had some threesomes.