Posts from the Cheapest Destinations Blog that delve into travel bargains around the world, places where you can really stretch your traveling budget and get a great value. From the author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and other books.
Want to see thousands of interesting Mexican masks in one place? Head to the Museo Rafael Coronel Museum in Zacatecas. I first arrived in this part of Mexico while on assignment to review some hotels in Aguascalientes and Zacatecas. The former has a great Museo de los Muertos (Museum of the Dead) and the latter …
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While the state of Florida has gotten more and more conservative in its politics, it’s a surprisingly progressive state in one transportation aspect: its train system. Florida train rides can get you to a surprisingly high number of destinations in the Sunshine State, including several airports and downtown Tampa. This comes as a surprise to …
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The cost of living in Ecuador is quite low for expats and the country continually shows up as one of the cheapest places to retire in the world. As Ecuador resident and author Susan Schenck says, “I knew I could not live in the USA on my pension–not if I wanted to have a roof, …
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Ski Bulgaria? Who does that? A lot of Brits it turns out, and occasionally the odd North American who has wandered into the Balkans in winter. If you didn’t even know there was skiing in Bulgaria, you’re probably not alone. It’s a fun experience and a terrific value though, as I learned first-hand in Bansko …
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