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Why You Don’t “Backpack” With a Wheelie Suitcase
on: by Tim Leffel
She looked like she was about to cry as she scraped her shiny four-wheel suitcase over the broken pavement and up another set of stairs. Since there was nobody else around and I was going to have to walk past
The Four Things You Need for International Travel
on: by Tim Leffel
“There are only three essential things you need for an international trip: a passport, money, and time.” I’ve seen this quote attributed to a lot of people over several decades and have no idea who really said it first. It was
Buy Quality Travel Clothing (Because Nobody Wants Your Cast-offs Anymore)
on: by Tim Leffel
For decades, the used clothing that wealthy countries’ citizens cast off every week found ready buyers abroad. What Goodwill, Salvation Army, and the like couldn’t sell in their stores or give to the homeless, they would ship abroad by the ton
Not Everything is Cheaper in Cheap Destinations
on: by Tim Leffel
Just because you’re traveling or living in a cheap destination doesn’t mean things will be cheaper across the board when you pull out your wallet. Some prices may be more expensive than you’re used to at home. Does it surprise you
Ways to Keep From Getting Hosed When Getting to Your Money Abroad
on: by Tim Leffel
Since I write a lot about living abroad and being a digital nomad, I get a lot of questions about money access. “Do you get a local bank account?” “Where should I put my money back home so I can get