Americans leave behind a lot of money in other countries each year in the form of Value-Added Taxes, or VAT. The VAT is a sales tax on goods and services in several foreign countries. In those ...
Getting a VAT refund on the designer bag you bought in Paris isn’t always a straightforward process. As a drinks and travel journalist, I’ve been fortunate to see a lot of the world and collect ...
Ever see a Gucci or Longchamp or Burberry store at an airport and wonder who’s shopping at the terminal? Planners and savers, that’s who. If you’ve had your eye on a luxury item, or just want to ...