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What It Costs to Live in Portugal
on: by Tim Leffel
I’ve sung the praises of traveling for cheap in Portugal before after being impressed by how reasonably priced it was when I visited for a couple weeks. But what does it cost to actually live there as an expat? Here
One of Mexico’s Greatest Festivals: Guelaguetza in Oaxaca
on: by Tim Leffel
The city of Oaxaca in Mexico is a treasure known for terrific food, a gorgeous colonial center, and the best handicrafts selection. In a country like Mexico where all three are abundant, that’s really saying something. It’s the capital of a
Whitewater Rafting on the Trishuli River in Nepal
on: by Tim Leffel
Nepal is one of the world’s greatest whitewater rafting destinations. It has steep mountain rivers you can ride for days, at a variety of skill levels. The problem for a casual traveler, however, is that all but the Trishuli River take
People and Places: Travel Stories From Morocco, Guatemala, Uruguay, and the Florida Keys
on: by Tim Leffel
It’s time to dig a little deeper with Perceptive Travel, home to the best traveling stories on the web, all from wandering book authors. This month’s issue has three from returning writers, one from me, and some book reviews. Zora O’Neill,
Living in Bali – Costs and Best Places for Expats
on: by Tim Leffel
The last time I visited Bali was so long ago that it was getting less than 1/10 the amount of visitors it does now. The Indonesian island has become a digital nomad hotspot though, a prime choice for many who want