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Each year I do an updated article on the cheapest places to live in the world, something I’ve been doing for more than a decade now. It’s not that there are drastic changes from year to year, so I’m leaving last year’s version up if you want to see that rundown (linked at the…
Want to buy traveler gifts that are actually useful? Check out my suggestions updated in December of 2024. This is the time of year when seemingly every magazine and travel blog has some kind of “ultimate travel gift guide” or “100 great gift ideas for the traveler on your list.” Many of the magazine…
As a destination for expatriates looking to live abroad for less, Thailand has a lot going for it. There’s just been one major obstacle: it has traditionally been tough to legally live in Thailand on a long-term basis. This post originally went up in 2017 and the rules have changed at least 20 times…
This article on how to find digital nomad rentals and local accommodation for a month or more is from the author of the top living abroad book: A Better Life for Half the Price. It was updated in December, 2024. Finding a short-term apartment to rent for a week or two is very easy…
The USA is dealing with all kinds of problems and some are about to get worse. But there’s one thing that is sure to be a safe conversation starter in any situation: talking about high gas prices and what it costs to fill up your tank. As I write this, a gallon of gas…
If you’re coming to Prague for a few days and are rested up and ready to really take it all in, you might want to look at the Prague Visitor Pass to pay once and knock out a lot of your expenses at once. We only had three nights in the city on this…
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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