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Mexico has more ancient pyramids than a cantina has empty bottles of Victoria, but with tens of millions of foreign tourists adding to the throngs of domestic visitors each year, some of these structures can’t support the crowds. So the pyramids you can climb in Mexico aren’t so well-known or popular, with the famous…
This is a terrible year for foreigners to travel to the USA. I can’t advise anyone to do it unless there are family or business reasons. Going the other direction is a different story though. This is a great year to travel abroad for Americans. The strong U.S. dollar has made some “premium” destinations…
I do a recurring article series on my favorite travel gear and travel clothing brands, with a few new updates each year, and lately I’ve been trying to mix up the apparel that goes in my suitcase a bit. This month I traveled for weeks with three new items from Toad and Co, (also…
Through several editions of The World’s Cheapest Destinations book and two of A Better Life for Half the Price, there was one country featured that I hadn’t visited personally. Now I won’t have to say that anymore after close to two weeks of Republic of Georgia travel. I’m happy to say that prices are…
If you’re thinking of investing in a house or condo in a foreign country, understand that what you see on TV about buying real estate is often fiction scripted for entertainment. International house hunting is not something most people should do quickly or on a whim. Back in 2007 I wrote a blog post…
Is there another way to get where you’re going other than the most obvious route? Can you find a cheap flight to somewhere nearby instead using an alternative airport? Often the answer is yes, and it can save you a small fortune if you’re a bit flexible. I pull this trick several times a…
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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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