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The Cheapest Places to Live in the World – 2019
on: by Tim Leffel
Every year on this long-running blog I do a post on the cheapest places to live in the world. There are seldom drastic changes in the cost of living from year to year in different countries, but political changes and exchange
The 4 Reasons Other People Don’t Get Your Long-term Travel Plans
on: by Tim Leffel
Have you excitedly announced you’re going to go travel around the world, but the response from your friends and relatives was kind of muted? Was their first reaction “Be safe!” “Be Careful!” or “Gosh, that must be nice to not have
The Strange Joy of Shedding Possessions for a Move Abroad
on: by Tim Leffel
For the third and probably last time, I am shedding a big percentage of my possessions and am heading out of the country. I am moving abroad with just a few suitcases. The photo above was the scene outside my
The Cheapest Places to Retire Abroad for Americans
on: by Tim Leffel
Are you worried that your retirement savings and social security aren’t going to be enough to support you when you’re not working anymore? Are you thinking about moving to a cheaper place for retirees so you can get more for your
What It Costs to Live in Portugal
on: by Tim Leffel
What are the costs to live in Portugal? Lower than most of the rest of Europe, actually. I’ve sung the praises of traveling for cheap in Portugal before. But what is the cost of living in Portugal like there as