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Why This Episode Is a Must-Watch Are you ready to redefine retirement travel? Whether you dream of luxury cruises, guided tours, or experiencing life as a full-time traveler, this episode of Inspired Money opens up endless possibilities. Discover how retirees are embracing adventurous travel while sticking to budget-friendly strategies. Our panel delves into the mental, social, and personal benefits of travel, offering insights that make luxurious experiences attainable without straining your finances. Meet the Expert Panelists Tim Leffel: An award-winning travel writer and author, Tim specializes in budget-conscious travel and expat living. His books, such as “The World's Cheapest Destinations” and “A Better Life for Half the Price,” offer valuable insights for maximizing experiences while minimizing costs. Doug Nordman: A retired US Navy submariner, Doug achieved financial independence at 41 and now helps military families navigate early retirement. He authored “The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement,” sharing practical strategies for wealth-building and fulfilling post-military life. Phil and Jeannie Titus: Retired educators turned full-time travelers, the Tituses have embraced a nomadic lifestyle since 2023. Traveling across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, they live comfortably on their teacher pensions, demonstrating how to stretch dollars while living life on the road. Key Highlights 1. The Power of Slow Travel Doug Nordman emphasizes the joy and depth that slow travel brings: “For us, the two biggest expenses of slow travel are the airfare…and lodging.” By staying in one place longer, retirees can delve deeper into local cultures and communities while reducing costs significantly. 2. Currency Advantage in Travel Tim Leffel advises leveraging favorable currency rates to make the most of travel budgets: “The dollar is not always strong, so when it is, take advantage of it.” Planning travel around strong currency can provide a luxury experience at a fraction of the cost. 3. Building Social Connections on the Move Phil and Jeannie Titus highlight how removing ties to a permanent home fosters unexpected friendships: “One encouraging word…travel reinstills faith in humanity. There are so many good-hearted people.” Their journey illustrates the profound social benefits of embracing a nomadic lifestyle. Call-to-Action Take a small step toward your dream retirement travel experience this week. Research a travel rewards program, scope out long-term stay options in a country you've always wanted to visit, or start decluttering your home to rethink what truly brings happiness. Find the Inspired Money channel on YouTube or listen to Inspired Money in your favorite podcast player. Andy Wang, Host/Producer of Inspired Money
We're joined today by one of the world's leading travel writing authorities, Tim Leffel. Tim has won countless awards as the author of books such as: The World's Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book, A Better Life for Half the Price. He's also the editor of Perceptive Travel, named “best online travel magazine” and “best travel blog”, while also running five online travel websites as an editor/publisher. Tim is also an expat living abroad in Mexico who has been exploring the world long before the phrase digital nomad came into existence. We dive into all of it in today's episode! Connect and learn more about Tim's work at: Website: CheapestDestinationsBlog.com and TimLeffel.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timleffel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globetrots/ Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad
What are the essential qualities of the best remote work destinations? Today I am joined by award-winning travel journalist and friend of the show, Tim Leffel, to review his hand-tailored list of up-and-coming remote work destinations for 2023. Tim has been a travel writer since 1993 and has been writing, editing, and publishing travel-related content full-time since 2006. He has lived abroad in Turkey, Korea, and Mexico and combines his extensive personal experience living abroad with his professional resources to produce quality content that helps others achieve their travel dreams. If you want to spend quality time in a new location, you will not want to miss today's episode. Tim shares his favorite tools for gauging rental costs, tips for getting over jetlag quickly, Jet lag tips, which destinations will match your personality best, why you should ditch the coworking space, how to support the local economy, trends in long-term Visas and so much more. When is your next proper vacation? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't miss out on a very special Premium Passport sale to celebrate 10 years of doing the show. Get 50% off the lifetime membership now through January 10th, 2023. If you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport today and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing) One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer! All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: Top tips for beating jetlag when traveling internationally How Tim tailored the list to your personal preferences Why consider a country's politics before spending time there Which popular big cities (5 million + population) are also affordable The difference between cutting expenses and upgrading your lifestyle The best cost of living tool to compare destinations How to break free of the ex-pat bubble when living abroad Great affordable destinations in mid-sized cities The next big hotspot in Eastern Europe Where to go if you prefer small cities Up and coming cities to settle if you love beach life How changes in Visa trends can impact a destination's age demographic Why some countries are offering an easier path to becoming citizens What made Tim decide to settle down in Mexico How to stay engaged in the business community when living abroad And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Experience the Real Norway Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card Sign up for the Nomadico Newsletter Check out Numbeo Cost of Living calculator Get the latest version of The World's Cheapest Destinations and A Better Life for Half the Price Want More? Everything You Need To Know About Living Abroad with Tim Leffel 7 Best Places To Live Abroad w/ Tim Leffel The Cheapest Places To Live In The World (2022 Updates) w/ Tim Leffel Thanks to Our Sponsors US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.
Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a travel writing legend - Tim Leffel (@timleffel). Tim has been a travel blogger since the early 2000s and is the award-winning author of The World's Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and a book on living abroad long term - A Better Life for Half the Price.He is also the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel which was named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Association and “best travel blog” by the Society of American Travel Writers. He has contributed to more than 50 publications as a freelancer and runs 5 online travel magazines and blogs. He is also the editor of the Nomadico newsletter which he cofounded with Kevin Kelly and publishes tips for working travelers.
“Calculate what you spend on a daily basis at home for all your living expenses, cut that in half, and you'll have a daily budget that can take you around the world indefinitely.” –Tim Leffel In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss the advantages of traveling to cheaper parts of the world (3:00); how living overseas can actually be cheaper than your life at home (13:00); strategies to save money on the road (23:00); setting a budget, and counterintuitive sightseeing (34:00); and breaking the myth of expensive European travel (51:00). Tim Leffel (@timleffel) is an award-winning travel writer and author of The World's Cheapest Destinations and A Better Life for Half the Price. He is the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel. For more about Tim, check out https://timleffel.com. The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
In this episode, Tim and I discuss the robustness of travel blogging in the post-pandemic, incipient-climate crisis world, in addition to all the unsexy aspects of being a travel blogger. Also, is it too late to start a profitable travel blog? Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer, editor, and blogger from the USA who lives in central Mexico. He is the author of multiple books, including Travel Writing 2.0, The World's Cheapest Destinations, and A Better Life for Half the Price. He has run the Cheapest Destinations Blog since 2003 and publishes the Perceptive Travel online magazine and blog, among others. He belongs to several professional organizations and is the North America Conference Director for TBEX, the longest-running conference for travel bloggers. You can find links to has many projects from his portfolio site at TimLeffel.com. Tim's books: A Better Life for Half the Price: How to thrive on less money in the cheapest places to live The World's Cheapest Destinations: 26 Countries Where Your Travel Money is Worth a Fortune Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler's Guide to Getting More for Less
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What if you can't afford to retire? What if half of your nest egg gets wiped out in the coming economic collapse? Or what if you could retire five years earlier by finding an alternative place to live for less than half the price of the US? Today I'm very proud to have Tim Leffel on the show. He's an award-winning travel writer and author of https://www.worldscheapestdestinations.com/ (The World's Cheapest Destinations), https://travelwriting2.com/ (Travel Writing 2.0), and the living abroad book https://www.cheaplivingabroad.com/ (A Better Life for Half the Price). He is also editor of the narrative web publication https://www.perceptivetravel.com/ (Perceptive Travel), named “best online travel magazine” by NATJA and “best travel blog” by SATW. This guy is a true expert on living abroad. Currently he's in Guanajuato, Mexico, living well for less than what his mortgage payment was when he lived in Florida. Check it out and be sure to visit the website for this https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com (retirement planning podcast). Any questions about retirement planning for the self-employed? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com
Travis interviews writer Tim Leffel. Tim is the author of The World's Cheapest Destinations as well as A Better Life for Half the Price. Tim has traveled the world in search of great deals and eventually settled in Guanajuato, Mexico. He has some great insight into the city's expat scene as well as other areas that are up-and-coming. And for those of you thinking of traveling with children, Tim talks about putting his own daughter into school in Mexico.
Have you always dreamed of living abroad? What is your biggest hurdle (besides finances)? I'm always so excited when my good friend, Tim Leffel, agrees to come back on and talk about all things ex-pat and today does not disappoint. We are getting into the nuances of living abroad, how moving overseas can dramatically change your day to day life, the financial impact of moving abroad, how moving abroad can give you more freedoms to create, Tim's best advice for finding a place that matches your interests, and who this isn't for. That last piece may be the most important if you are truly thinking about making a leap to a life abroad because Tim is offering up some compelling arguments for the types of people who maybe should NOT be spending extended time overseas. Did your dream place make the list? Did any of the places we discuss move to the top of your list and why? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Tune In To Learn: 08:45 The Silver Lining To This Disaster (Remote Working) 10:40 Differences On Your Day To Day Life & Finances 12:00 Best Advice For Finding The Right Place & Living Abroad 17:05 Best Resources For The Logistical Side Of Things 19:15 The Ex-pat Bubble: Pros & Cons 22:45 Living Abroad Opens You To More Creativity 24:50 Slowing Down To Be More Productive 27:00 Why Language Learning Improves Your Experiences 29:15 What Should You Do Prior To Arriving & What Can Wait Til After 34:15 Living In The America's - The Best Options 39:20 European Options For Living Abroad 42:45 Georgia On My Mind 44:10 Asia Locations & New Visas 45:00 Staying Longer in Europe Following The Visa Rules 47:45 Countries Marketing To Digital Nomads Through Visa's 53:30 A Better Life For Half The Price And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Find Tim on his website Follow Tim on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Pick up your copy of Better Life For Half The Price Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? World's Cheapest Destinations Updates w/ Tim Leffel Top 5 World's Cheapest Destinations: Part 2 w/ Tim Leffel Everything You Need To Know About Living Abroad / Tim Leffel Top 24 World's Cheapest Destinations 2018: Part Two w/ Tim Leffel Top 24 World's Cheapest Destinations 2018: Part One w/ Tim Leffel
Author Tim Leffel, who was recommended in Tim Ferriss' Book "The 4-Hour Workweek" is a resident of Mexico, talks about the second edition of his book A Better Life for Half the Price, out now as an e-book and paperback. Shot in the UNESCO World Heritage colonial city of Guanajuato, it show some local prices and the benefits of moving abroad to a place where you can drastically cut your monthly living expenses. Get the Book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MAn9eO Thanks to our Sponsor: athleticbrewing.com/ Coupon Code: BOSS20 See more about the book at the official site: https://www.cheaplivingabroad.com Or see Leffel's articles on living abroad and travel bargains here: https://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer, author, and value travel expert who is frequently quoted in the major media. He has circled the globe three times and dispatched articles from five continents. He is editor of the highly regarded webzine PerceptiveTravel.com and also edits the Travel Writing 2.0 blog and Hotel Scoop. See more at www.TimLeffel.com Mentioned: https://www.perceptivetravel.com/issues/1218/kelly.html Johnny's Book: https://amzn.to/3mD8ZXB
Why do Americans move abroad? According to our expert are to save money, for better weather or political reasons. Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer whose stories have appeared in more than 50 publications and is the founder of the Cheapest Destinations blog. He’s also the author of five books including A Better Life for Half the Price. Tim grew up in Virginia but is now based in Guanajuato, Mexico and was kind enough to sit down for a 17-minute interview with me, answering my questions about living abroad, especially in Mexico since that’s the number one choice for Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/johnnyjet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnnyjet/support
Please welcome back my great friend, Tim Leffel! During Tim's travels over the last year, he has added 5 NEW locations to his World's Cheapest Destinations list and we are going to dive into them all. Let's get into why they are on the list, why they are worth seeing, and why you should book a ticket asap.This is the best time of year to start booking your next year's travels so which of the locations discussed are making it to your list for 2020?Check out the full show notes here!Tune In To Learn:Tip of the week: National Parks & Which To Go ToHow the exchange rates play a huge part in the cheapest gameWhy the cheapest destinations are not always digital nomad hotspotsHow you can afford to travel longerWords of wisdom regarding health care on the roadFinding the best food, wine, & cultural experiencesThe average costs for each locationHow to find accommodations: plan ahead vs wing itWhy you should get out of the cities and into the wildAnd so much more!Resources:Tortuga BackpacksCheapest Destinations BlogWorld’s Cheapest DestinationsFollow Tim on Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeGood AlbaniaCamp Indie
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This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest: Travel Writer Tim Leffel from PracticalTravelGear.com, PerceptiveTravel.com, and CheapLivingAbroad.com, author of The World's Cheapest Destination.
Listen to the episode In today's episode, I speak with Tim Leffel about the state of travel writing today, how travel writing has changed over the last few decades, and traveling to the world's cheapest travel destinations. In fact, Tim has recently published a new edition of his book, the World's Cheapest Destinations: 26 Countries Where Your Travel Money is Worth a Fortune (Al Centro Media, 2019). The new edition includes updated costs of the world's most popular and inexpensive travel destinations. Over the last two decades, Tim has written for major travel publications like MSNBC.com, Budget Travel, and International Living to name a few. He also manages several popular blogs (linked below). He has published several other travel books, including Travel Writing 2.0, one of the most- popular guides about the craft and business of travel writing. In the first half of the conversation, Tim and I speak about his career and how he got started in travel writing. We also talk about the state of travel writing today, blogging, and a bit about ethical travel. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Tim. Please send me an email, leave a comment, or reach out on social media and let me know what you think. Farewell! Tim's books we talked about World's Cheapest Destinations Travel Writing 2.0 Tim Leffel on the web Tim Leffel's Website Cheapest Destinations Blog Perceptive Travel More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Tim is an award-winning travel writer, the author of a number of books including The World's Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler's Guide to Getting More for Less. He is also an established blogger, speaker and ghostwriter and in this episode, we talk about Tim's experiences as a writer of non-fiction, how to get started and thrive as a blogger, and Tim gives us his hints and tips on making your writing time more efficient. I hope you enjoy this conversation, here it is.
Tim is an award-winning travel writer, the author of a number of books including The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler’s Guide to Getting More for Less. He is also an established blogger, speaker and ghostwriter and in this episode, we talk about Tim’s experiences as a writer of non-fiction, how to get started and thrive as a blogger, and Tim gives us his hints and tips on making your writing time more efficient. I hope you enjoy this conversation, here it is.
Ready for more of the World's cheapest destinations? Get excited as we welcome back award winning travel writer Tim Leffel from Cheapest Destinations Blog for part two of the World’s cheapest destinations 2018. If you listened to part one, you surely had to re-think your bucket list. Or maybe you added a new place to visit in Central America, Mexico, or Europe. Get pumped up to knock off the rest of the World's cheapest destinations 2018....in Asia and beyond! Tune In To Learn: Where you can easily get a visa and go on beautiful hikes (and it's really inexpensive) The best place to go that has smiling happy people (that speak English) How to beat the crowds and explore multiple islands Where you can buy your way into residency (and get some of the best food) How to deposit your way into a retirement visa (over 50) in Thailand Best place to collaborate with expats (the digital nomad capital) Expert tip to get the cheapest accommodations in Asia Where to find cheap living expenses, friendly people, and amazing beauty The place where you can actually get a 10 year multiple entry visa Where it is easy to get a Visa to stay and work (plus cheap food and booze) Amazing food and drink spots around the world (do you like coffee or beer?) And so much more! Resources: Location Indie The Cheapest Destinations Blog A Better Life For Half The Price by Tim Leffel Gearing Up for Hiking the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan Crossing the Creases of Wild Kyrgyzstan You Can Live in Thailand More Easily Thanks to New Visa Options Tim Leffel Perceptive Travel Head over to the archives now for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!
What are some of the World's cheapest destinations? I hope your bucket list isn’t too set in stone, because after listening to this episode, you are going to want to reorder it. You are going to be tempted to add a whole bunch of things to it as you hear about the World’s Top 24 Cheapest Destinations (today is part one). Who doesn't love wanderlust? I have a feeling you are going to get very excited today when you hear from my guest Tim Leffel. He helps people find the cheapest places to travel and THE best places around the world to live or base yourself (for less). Check out his award winning website and travel writing at The Cheapest Destinations Blog. He is also the author of A Better Life For Half The Price – an outstanding resource and quite an entertaining book. Let's get right into it! You'll Learn: How to recognize “cheap destinations” for your lifestyle The easiest place to hang out as a tourist without getting a residency visa How to find the right balance between foreigners and the local culture Where to find the retirement capital of South America (for foreigners) The best resource for buying real estate internationally One of the best places to stay for 6 months every year (on a tourist visa) Where to find the cheapest food, booze, and rent in Latin America What European city has the most places where you'd say “I could live here” Where to find cheap skiing in Eastern Europe The place to find the best wine in Europe that you’ve never heard of One of the cheapest places to buy real estate in the world Where Americans can stay an entire year on a tourist visa Resources: The Cheapest Destinations Blog A Better Life For Half The Price by Tim Leffel Location Indie Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman International Living Live and Invest Overseas Where to Ski for Cheap in Europe Ready for more Zero To Travel Podcasts? Head over to the archives now!
In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, Tim Leffel stops by again and drops his current Top 5 World's Cheapest Destinations.As an avid traveler, blogger, and author, Tim knows what he is talking about. His book is updated with 21 featured destinations and some honorable mentions.Where are you going to get a great bargain? What countries have a great tourist infrastructure with things to do? Where are you going to get the best bang for your buck?These are just a few factors Tim considers when picking the World's Cheapest Destinations.Are you a digital nomad, want to take an extended trip, or maybe live in a new country for a few months? Let's dive in and see which cheap destinations will be next on your travel list! You'll Learn:How cash helps in one of the most beautiful countries in the worldThe most cost effective way to visit multiple countries in one areaWhere the dollar is at a historic highWhere to get the best seasonal and locally sourced foodHow to help the most attractive and cheapest country in the worldWhere to find amazing culture and a cornucopia of foodResources:Cheapest Destinations BlogWorld's Cheapest DestinationsUltimate Live Abroad Giveaway The post Top 5 World’s Cheapest Destinations : Part 2 with Tim Leffel : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.
This podcast episode is one of eleven interviews that took place during an online live cast earlier this week celebrating the launch of The Paradise Pack (theparadisepack.com).The Paradise Pack is a bundle of 18 of the world's best training courses put together by travel and location independent business experts designed to help you live, work and travel anywhere in the world. Check it out here:The Paradise Pack(Note: I am the co-founder of The Paradise Pack, if you decide to purchase one know that it helps to support this show and I really appreciate it!)The Paradise Pack is available for one week only - then it's gone forever.If you want to save money on travel, and learn how to earn money from anywhere on the planet check out it out.The pack contains over $2000 worth of life changing products for 90% off but is only offered this week.This special event ends on Sunday June 7th at midnight pacific time - grab it before it's gone!Go to theparadisepack.com to learn more.Cheers,JasonThe post The Paradise Pack Sessions : Tim Leffel from Cheapest Destinations on Creating a Better Life for Half the Price appeared first on Zero to Travel.
Tim Leffel is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to international travel destinations on a budget.
Tim Leffel is a writer, author, editor and publisher of travel and business books, and multiple websites — including The Cheapest Destinations Blog, and his upcoming book A Better Life of Half the Price, all about setting up your life abroad for less. Tim’s also published The World’s Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler's Guide to Getting More for Less, and Travel Writing 2.0: Earning Money from Your Travels in the New Media Landscape. Clearly Tim is a man with an acumen for budget and the knowledge to help you build a life abroad, for half the price. In this episode, we explore how he's done it, what family life is like in Mexico - where he lives now - and the role travel's played in Tim's life. Explore further: Tim's book, A Better Life for Half the Price Cheapest Destinations Blog @timleffel on Twitter Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 153: A Better Life, Half the Price with Tim Leffel appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.