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I intentionally called my book A Better Life for Half the Price because I wanted to emphasize that many people who have moved abroad didn’t really need to cut their expenses. They were doing okay financially. But if you’re in that situation, upgrading your life can be another attractive aspect of going nomadic or…
Since this is the Cheapest Destinations Blog, naturally I talk a lot about the cheapest places to travel, the cheapest places to live in the world, and how to travel well for less money. Cost reduction is just one advantage of moving out of an expensive country and embracing the nomadic lifestyle, but it’s…
How Much Will a Morocco Trip Cost these days? Not a whole lot thankfully—this is still definitely still one of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and in many respects the best value in Africa. Exotic and chaotic, spellbinding and maddening, Morocco is practically rowing distance from Europe, yet it’s the closest you’ll get to visions…
Moving to a foreign country is no easy feat, as there are lots of factors to consider, from specific lifestyle choices to the broader day-to-day conditions. While a move to any foreign country is going to be different, there are specific living in Mexico pros and cons to consider. Mexico is a vibrant and…
Some people aren’t so stressed when they head to the airport or the hotel on their next trip because they have status as a travel VIP. Then there’s everyone else. The good news is, you don’t have to be a billionaire to have status in the travel world. There are strategic ways to earn…
Are you taking my travel destination bargains advice and making plans for heading to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina? With its colorful neighborhoods, rich culture, thumping nightlife, and stunning architecture, this city is a favorite with a lot of visitors who have been all over the world. I’ve been to the city…
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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