Tim Leffel
@timleffel.bsky.social
Travel blogger since 2003 of the Cheapest Destinations Blog, editor since 2006 of Perceptive Travel. Author of multiple books like A Better Life for Half the Price and Travel Writing 2.0. see more at https://TimLeffel.com
Take a hike in Indonesia! Here are some to consider when one day up and down isn't enough: https://www.rfr.bz/b1bff03dc
5 best long-distance treks in Indonesia | Atlas & Boots
From volcanic ridges to remote rainforest, discover the best long-distance treks in Indonesia, and how to reach each far-flung trailhead
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Snag a base in the digital nomad hotspot of Da Nang, then check out these places when it's time for a getaway: https://www.rfr.bz/bc479ec1c
5 Incredible Day Trips from Da Nang (Most Are Less Than 2 Hours Away) - Love and Road
Discover the best day trips from Da Nang, Vietnam. Including Hoi An, Hue, Ba Na Hills, and more. Plus practical travel tips.
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The hotspots for digital nomads and remote workers aren’t as numerous in Latin America as they are in Europe and Asia, but Medellin, Colombia has been one of the top contenders for more than two decades now. https://www.rfr.bz/bfcc8b107
The Pros and Cons of Living in Medellin, Colombia
As one of the top digital nomad spots and remote work destinations, many foreigners are living in Medellin, Colombia and enjoying steady weather.
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The best travel clothes for men, including some recommendations from my 30 years of packing: https://www.rfr.bz/b76c3b30c
Best Travel Clothes For Men (No Matter Where You're Traveling)
The Best travel clothes for men need to hit that sweet spot between performance and design for traveling light. Western Rise does just that.
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Hey, it's #NationalTequilaDay, so head to our blog to find lots of reviews like this one: https://www.rfr.bz/bf2a0c84d
Don Julio Tequila Review - Reposado and Anejo
One of the most delicious and respected tequila brands, Don Julio tequilas, reposado and anejo, are both solid home bar or gift choices.
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The best travel clothes for men, including some recommendations from my 30 years of packing: https://www.rfr.bz/b0c35b726
Best Travel Clothes For Men (No Matter Where You're Traveling)
The Best travel clothes for men need to hit that sweet spot between performance and design for traveling light. Western Rise does just that.
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How to get around by train in Thailand, including overnight sleepers to and from the biggest city: https://www.rfr.bz/ba96ffa86
Train Travel in Thailand: Scenic Routes to and From Bangkok
The first time I experienced train travel in Thailand is when I was a young backpacker on a budget. Still, even though funds were limited, train travel was
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The best travel clothes for men, including some recommendations from my 30 years of packing: https://www.rfr.bz/b1069feb6
Best Travel Clothes For Men (No Matter Where You're Traveling)
The Best travel clothes for men need to hit that sweet spot between performance and design for traveling light. Western Rise does just that.
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I’ve learned to gravitate to quality over the years, trusting the brands that won’t crap out on me at a bad time. Like a buddy you can depend on to always be there for you, well-made clothing and luggage won’t let you down just because the going got tough. https://www.rfr.bz/b531898f0
Travel Gear Brands With a Lifetime Warranty: 14 to Trust
Which travel gear and outdoor clothing companies really stand behind their design and workmanship? These brands have a lifetime warranty.
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This year I’m going to spend about six weeks in Malaysia after being away from the country since I was a young backpacker. https://www.rfr.bz/b10d3d90b
Traveling to Malaysia Overland and Getting Around
Traveling to Malaysia overland makes a lot of sense because it borders Singapore, Thailand, and Sumatra in Indonesia. Bus, train, and ferry options.
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If you're looking to move abroad, the wallet, head, and heart factors are all important. https://www.rfr.bz/bc4e84ac9
The 3 Factors to Scope Out When Deciding Where to Live
When choosing where to live abroad, you have to listen to your head, your wallet, and your heart in order to find your perfect international living spot.
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I'm getting psyched about returning to Malaysia in the fall, with more than 2 weeks in #Penang. Here are some of the getaways I'll be checking out: https://www.rfr.bz/b11486d21
Best 3 Weekend Getaways from Penang • Sand In My Curls
Looking for the best weekend getaways from Penang? After living there for 8 years, these are the 3 trips I took again and again.
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I talk a lot on this Cheapest Destinations Blog about how to save money on travel on a consistent basis and how to see the world for less. https://www.rfr.bz/b4e9b00ab
Travel Subscriptions That Keep Working in the Background
Some travel subscriptions that work in the background can be worth paying for, such as eSIMs, travel insurance, streaming, and storage for photos.
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The new issue of Nomadico goes out to 21,500 working travelers and nomads tomorrow. Are you on the list? https://www.rfr.bz/b6b55901d
This week on Travel Writing 2.0 - It's Josie and Dom from @redwhiteadventures travel blog talking about the nomad life, splitting work responsibilities, and striving for balance: https://www.rfr.bz/bcd35a5fe
Red White Adventures Bloggers Josefine and Dominik - Travel Writing 2.0 Blog
The author of Travel Writing 2.0 interviews Josefine Kraemer and Dominik Kropacek, the nomadic couple behind Red White Adventures travel blog.
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Go beyond the obvious in the Philippines: check out these 16 islands to find a more private place in the sun by the sea: https://www.rfr.bz/b1b816e18
16 Gorgeous Hidden Islands In The Philippines You Must Visit
Go a little further, and you'll find hidden islands in the Philippines dotted with unspoiled beaches, unspoiled waterfalls, colorful coral reefs, and welcoming communities that are still under the radar.
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It’s Independence Day weekend in the USA, following Canada Day up north. So the question on my mind is, are you using your freedom to travel? Or move abroad? Go nomadic? https://www.rfr.bz/bf8500dfa
Are You Using Your Freedom to Travel?
You could go somewhere different tomorrow or the week after that. So why stay stuck in a routine each year instead of using your freedom to travel?
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The original post and one update laid out the cost of living in Bulgaria at those points, but the country has gone through a lot of changes since. https://www.rfr.bz/b2e31f94f
The Cost of Living in Bulgaria (After the Euro Changeover)
Bulgarian resident and editor of Sofia Expats appears on the Cheapest Destinations Blog to detail the cost of living in Bulgaria after the euro intro
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One of the seven wonders of the world and by most accounts the most popular tourist destination in South America for foreigners, Machu Picchu is on the list of almost every first-time visitor to Peru. https://www.rfr.bz/b392678b5
If you're worried about the quality of healthcare in Mexico, here's where we scheduled an MRI scan the same day after paying $72 total for 45 minutes with a neurologist.
“I’m a ____ from _____ who makes $_____ and I want to move abroad. Where should I live?” https://www.rfr.bz/b38ea206f
You Want to Move Abroad? Do Some Soul-searching
Finding the perfect place to move abroad is like finding the perfect spouse. Figure out your priorities & do some destination dating before moving overseas.
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If you look beyond Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende, you can live almost anywhere in interior Mexico for half or less what you spend on bills in the USA or Canada. https://www.rfr.bz/be91e80e2
Central Mexico Living Costs in 2026
The author of A Better Life for Half the Price runs down some of the Mexico living costs in interior Mexico, like Guanajuato.
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I haven’t covered Portugal much lately on this Cheapest Destinations Blog because it’s just not as cheap as it used to be compared to Spain next door or the current bargain destinations like Albania and Bulgaria. https://www.rfr.bz/b8eb05d3d
Living in Portugal: Visas and Living Costs
Living in Portugal has gotten more and more popular in the 2020s but it's still possible to get residency visas and live a less expensive life there.
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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? https://www.rfr.bz/bc5f65bc3
Getting to Machu Picchu by Rail or Trail
Getting to Machu Picchu isn’t as simple as visiting many of the other great wonders of the world. You’ll need to trek for days or take a train.
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One of the seven wonders of the world and by most accounts the most popular tourist destination in South America for foreigners, Machu Picchu is on the list of almost every first-time visitor to Peru. https://www.rfr.bz/b8c5207e2
How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost? - Peru Travel Prices
A breakdown of prices for international tourists for a Machu Picchu trip cost in Peru: tickets, bus, train, and lodging for one of the 7 wonders of the world.
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Elon Musk hates taxes, government, and regulation — right up until the check clears. CNN tallied his government contracts and subsidies.
Man who hates paying taxes loves government handouts
Elon Musk hates taxes, government, regulation, and the public sector right up until the check clears. CNN's Chris Isidore lays out the part of the Musk myth that gets buried…
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Join the Cheap Living Abroad list and get monthly advice from Tim Leffel, author of the best-selling book on living abroad: A Better Life for Half the Price. https://www.rfr.bz/b55deaebb
Cheap Living Abroad - Cheapest Destinations Blog
Join the Cheap Living Abroad list and get monthly advice from Tim Leffel, author of the best-selling book on living abroad: A Better Life for Half the
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If you’ve been feeling uneasy about how Google the corporation has been tracking you and have already switched your browser to one with more privacy like Duck Duck Go, the next step might be finding a Gmail alternative. https://www.rfr.bz/b05db61
Break up with Google: Gmail Alternatives With No Ads
If you're tired of being the product and paying with your attention to see ads when viewing e-mail, here are some good Gmail alternatives.
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Are you feeling more stuck than usual because of economic headwinds beyond your control? Are you gasping when looking at flight prices and gas pump prices, thinking you can’t go very far? https://www.rfr.bz/bf1e756
Traveling Local Can Still Be an Adventure
High flight prices and fuel costs are making international travel more expensive, but traveling local can still be adventurous, even close to home.
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