Shrinking Canadian dollar

alfredmay wrote:
John and Angela,

I don't see how your "Shuffle" will work. According to the information in the link, the rule is the 90/180....... in other words you can only be in a Schengen visa area for a max of 90 days and then you must be out of the Schengen area for at least 180. Most of Europe is Schengen.

It is a challenge and it must be properly planned. You only have to be out of the Schengen for 90 days by the way. There are forums with lots of info on how to do it. For example. Morocco is not in the Schengen and its easy to do 90 days there. Interesting country, lots to see and do. Then back into the Schengen. Britain is not in the Schengen so 90 days there although as a Canadian I can spend 180 days there. Then back to the schengen. Time it so you arrive at another non schengen country like Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania and so on. Timing is important for time of the year as well if you want to stay reasonably warm or in the case of Morocco just the opposite as it is too hot in the summer. If you are going to hook up with an RV tour company for Morocco they tend to book up fast for winter tours so you need to plan ahead.

Hope this helps and good luck with the planning.

J and A

John and Angela,

I don't see how your "Shuffle" will work. According to the information in the link, the rule is the 90/180....... in other words you can only be in a Schengen visa area for a max of 90 days and then you must be out of the Schengen area for at least 180. Most of Europe is Schengen.

Sea Dog wrote:
The talk about low priced US campgrounds is rather misleading.
We are presently in a park in Michigan.
The cost for two nights, with Good Sam discount is
$109.80.
Add twenty five percent for exchange, sort of pricy!

Yikes: We have reservations at a very nice park overlooking the water of a very well stocked lake on the Ausable river in Michigan in 2 weeks on a pull through 50 amp full hookup site for $26 per night.
Add in the savings on diesel fuel, cheaper food and drinks and the cost of our week vacation will be likely less than if we stayed in Canada.
BTW I can get to this beautiful area of Michigan in 3.5 hours while it takes me 8-10 hours to get to Muskoka or Algonquin. Terrain and land remind me of each of the other areas,

Tequila wrote:
I am OK I have dual British/Canadian citizenship & an EU passport. I find however that is faster to use the foreign line in EU airports, the EU citizen lineups are far longer.

Thats kinda cool. I don't think we could sit for more than three months anyway but for us we'll be doing the "Schengen Shuffle" :)

I am OK I have dual British/Canadian citizenship & an EU passport. I find however that is faster to use the foreign line in EU airports, the EU citizen lineups are far longer.

alfredmay wrote:
Regarding wintering in Europe. Would those who advocate this please explain how they would handle the 90 day Schengen rule? Below are a few links to info but my understanding is you are limited to 90 days unless you receive a visa for more from a specific country.

I have been to Schengen countries and been advised to make sure I get an entry and exit stamp in my passport that are 90 or fewer days apart. I was told not doing so can create a problem........ such as refused entry the next time I attempted to enter.

http://www.euro-dollar-currency.com/90_180_days_rule.htm
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/how-to-legally-stay-in-europe-for-more-than-90-days/

Yeppir. Its called the schengen shuffle. :)

It can be a challenge if you are a sitter. (staying in one place) We are spending a year or two their starting fall 2017. First three months in Spain and then three months in Morocco. Then back to Europe working our way north for three months and then to The British isles for three months. Back to europe for three months and then onto the non schengen eastern european countries for three months. Then Greece for the winter and then eventually work our way back to Holland to store the motorhome. When we get around to hard fast snowbirding in one place I would be happy with three months in the Andalucia region of spain. I get itchy after ahwile. Kinda like Morocco though. The working language is french although arabic is the language on the street. I find we function fine in french there but I'm thinking about learning Arabic. Looks like a challenge. :)

Regarding wintering in Europe. Would those who advocate this please explain how they would handle the 90 day Schengen rule? Below are a few links to info but my understanding is you are limited to 90 days unless you receive a visa for more from a specific country.

I have been to Schengen countries and been advised to make sure I get an entry and exit stamp in my passport that are 90 or fewer days apart. I was told not doing so can create a problem........ such as refused entry the next time I attempted to enter.

http://www.euro-dollar-currency.com/90_180_days_rule.htm
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/how-to-legally-stay-in-europe-for-more-than-90-days/

The bottom line to all of this is that the US is a foreign country that has many things in common with most of Canada. You can not expect it to be a retirement host country that will have an even exchange rate forever. Your dollar is not shrinking (from my view point,) the US dollar is just getting stronger.

Five years ago the US was on the cusp of the worst recession ever. Many foreigners (not just Canadians) took advantage of the low costs of things due to our weak dollar. Many bought hard assets which they can sell now for a profit. Much of the best deals went to those with a strong dollar. Just the way of the world.

I can hardly wait for the first swig!

Moisheh

moisheh wrote:
It looks like in a month or two we will be wishing the Loonie was at Today's rate. I am wondering if it will surpass that 65 cent range and hit 50 cents! Without getting political the only intervention from the Feds has caused even more problems! At this rate Yuma will not be very crowded! Nut not to worry as we are being told that Canada is NOT in a recession.

Moisheh

I'm willing to bet a jug of Padre Kino that it doesn't drop below 72 cents. (Brave hey) :)