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Sometimes when doing an interview about living abroad I get pressed for specifics with the question, “Why would your expenses drop in half by moving overseas?” Which expenses drop so much that you can coast by on $2,000 a month instead of $4,000? Or live a comfortable life on one social security check instead…
Are you preparing to make a journey through the Sacred Valley of Peru to arrive at one of the most famous archaeological sites in the Americas? It’s a well-worn tourist path for sure, but getting to Machu Picchu isn’t as simple as visiting many of the other great wonders of the world. You’ll need…
In 2026 I’ll celebrate my 20th anniversary of going out on my own full time and saying my last goodbye to the corporate world. Since then I’ve been able to talk about making money online with real experience, supporting a family and putting a kid through college on earnings from my publishing company. So…
Are you banking hotel points you can have in your pocket when needed? Are you using hotel loyalty points to open up your options when buying flights? These points can be an insurance plan, they can solve your travel problems, and they can provide you with lots of variables when you’re booking long or…
There’s an old saying that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, with now being the second-best time. When it comes to becoming a digital nomad, don’t let yourself be misled into thinking you missed the boat because someone who started earlier says so. We are now in the golden…
Which countries use dollars as currency and which ones have a super-stable exchange rate that rarely changes ? More than a few, including some of the world’s cheapest destinations. If you’re worried about what’s happening to the exchange rates thanks to the angry orange one’s tantrums, these places offer a safe haven where you…
The Cheapest Destinations Blog has been running continually since 2003, with articles from award-winning travel writer Tim Leffel. That’s me at work below.
I’m the author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book A Better Life for Half the Price. All have been published in multiple editions. I am nomadic part of each year with a home base in Mexico.
I am also editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel, named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Association and “best travel blog” by SATW. I have contributed to more than 50 publications as a freelancer and have been invited to speak on stage in 11 countries. I’m the former chair of the advisory board of NATJA, served as North American Conference Director for TBEX for six years, and am a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. See more on the About page and get in touch with any opportunities via the Work With Me page.
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