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Advice on cheap Latin America travel from Tim Leffel, resident of Mexico and author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations book, now in its 5th edition.
For American travelers, those earning US dollars, or those tapping a greenbacks retirement account, there’s something wrong if you’re not planning your next international vacation right now. If you’re reading a travel blog I’m assuming you don’t hate traveling. So why else would you not take advantage of this golden opportunity? The cheapest countries have …
What is my life in Guanajuato like? How much do we spend on a regular basis? I get asked a lot, so every few years I do a post with actual cost of living prices and try to give some insight into what it’s like to make this hilly city a home. I moved back …
Do you want to travel South America on a budget? Well I’ve got a few time-tested ideas on that subject since I’ve been there many times for extended periods. The continent can be a great value if you do it right. I’m getting excited because after visiting Argentina a few months ago, in September I’m …
[This post on the cheapest places to travel for Americans was updated in July 2022.] In a normal year when I’m giving advice on the cheapest places to travel to, I’m looking at prices, exchange rates, and special situations that are leading to temporary deals for travelers. In 2021 it was a crapshoot. Many countries …
Many times I post pictures of a budget hotel deal I found internationally in my travels, usually somewhere between $10 and $50 per night. A few people inevitably comment, “What?! How did you find a deal like that?” The truth is, I find deals like that more often than not. To many infrequent travelers, it’s …