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The travel writing career has captivated many with the dream of scrawling notes on exotic train rides, sending off your narratives to venerable magazines, and collecting enough in fees and royalties to keep the journey going. But is that really what the life of a professional travel writer looks like today? Tim Leffel has been a full-time, professional travel writer since 2006 and literally wrote the book on the travel writing career, Travel Writing 2.0. In our conversation, he describes his own journey and gives an honest, no-nonsense overview of how today's travel writers actually go about earning money, growing their income, and paying the bills. 

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

Tim Leffel is the author of A Better Life for Half the Price and editor of CheapestDestinationsBlog.com. He has been writing about travel for over a decade and currently lives in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Tim Leffel is a multi-award winning travel writer, 5-time author, and blogger and teacher... and also a well-respected member of the travel writing community.Tim's book Travel Writing 2.0 will be released in it's third edition later this month. I encourage you to get on his email list for great stories about some of travel's best authors... and you'll be notified when the new edition is out.In this episode we talk about how Tim got into travel writing and how it's evolved over the years.We also talk about AI and how it's impacted writers... and how Tim uses it (and doesn't use it) in his work.Tim also shares some great writing tips... one that was new to me that I will ABSOLUTELY be taking advantage of on my next assignment.He shares mistakes he sees regularly... and a little about his upcoming course, Travel Writing Overdrive. Check it out! THE INSIDER MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN AGAIN! Learn more here: https://leslipeterson.com/insider2/If you're a professional blogger (or want to be) then check out my FREE Facebook Group where we talk about the business of blogging everyday! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipetersonThe quickest way to increase your traffic? Update your content regularly. Get a free blog post update checklist here: https://leslipeterson.com/Curious about how to connect with your newsletter audience? Get a free list of 52 Newsletter Connection Prompts here: https://leslipeterson.com/===== FOLLOW ME ===== FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leslipeterson Podcast: https://podcast.leslipeterson.com/ ** Sometimes I link to additional resources, and they may or may not include affiliate links. I'll never link you to anything I don't use myself!

Mexico has long been drawing American travelers. From bustling Mexico City to charming Puerto Vallarta and down to the inviting beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, we're bringing you the best of Mexico. The country has stunning seaside resorts, delicious street food, and friendly family distilleries, making it a great destination for all kinds of travelers. Today, your new Traveling with AAA host, Angie Orth, welcomes two Mexico travel experts to the show. Tim Leffel lives in Guanajuato and is the editor of the website Perceptive Travel. Lydia Carey is a freelance writer based in Mexico City.  You'll hear about the pace of life that makes Mexico feel so special, even in big cities. You'll learn what makes destinations like Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, and the Yucatan Peninsula different, and which location might be best for the kind of vacation you're planning. You'll also hear where to find delicious street food and the best way to sample traditional Mexican spirits.  What You'll Learn: ●     Where to go and what to eat on your first visit to Mexico City (4:05)●     Finding local, traditional spirits like mezcal and pulque (6:49)●     Enjoying tunique cenote pool experiences (10:35)●     Journeying to remote islands from Puerto Vallarta (14:08)●     Festivals to plan your trip around (17:04)●     Advice for visiting Mexico from local perspectives (20:53) Connect with:Tim Leffel: https://timleffel.com/Lydia Carey: https://mexicocitystreets.com/author/alphabetiegmail-com/ Connect with Angie Orth:Website +Blog: https://angieaway.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieaway/?hl=enTraveling with AAA Podcast: https://www.ace.aaa.com/travel/information/traveling-with-aaa-podcastPlan your next vacation with AAA: https://aaa.com/travel 

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.

In this episode, Rick speaks with his homeboy San Diego Travel Host Jay Jay Maniquis from the YouTube channel, Jaycation, and TBEX Conference Director for North America Tim Leffel. Tim is a veteran travel writer who has dispatched articles from five continents. He is an author of multiple books, editor of Perceptive Travel, and a long time travel blogger. His company, Al Centro Media, produces a variety of additional websites including Hotel Scoop. This episode of Travel Matters is hosted by TBEX CEO Rick Calvert and produced by The Radio Vagabond, Palle Bo.

We all want to get the best bang for our buck regardless if it is on a short travel trip or a longer term nomadic life. In this episode, Tim Leffel, award winning travel writer and author of the books “World's Cheapest Destination” and “A Better Life For Half The Price” (amongst others) shares his travel tips through decades of travel.  We speculate on the new state of travel following 2 major shifts in the travel industry. From the rising travel costs to the remote work/nomad movement, we talk about the latest observations and trends. More importantly, we discuss age old cost saving strategies that still applies, and what are some things to look out so you avoid making costly mistakes.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different country? Today I am joined by relocation expert, Allison Grant, to talk about how you can yourself up for success when moving abroad. If you have ever considered living abroad full-time you do not want to miss this episode. Allison uncovers what questions to ask yourself when considering a new location, how to integrate yourself into a new local culture, what it's like to transition to normalcy in a new country, and so much more.  If you could relocate to anywhere in the world, where would it be? I'd love to hear more and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 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: When did Allison first fall in love with all things French Why your personality traits and values can help determine where to move How Allison's perspective on the U.S. has changed since moving to France Finding the new normalcy when living abroad Why it's important to keep the gratitude flowing no matter where you are Ways you can get a Visa to live internationally How to integrate into a new local culture and make connections in a new country Why getting a degree abroad is a great way to find your place The #1 easiest way to get a French Visa How to live your best life abroad The best places to live in France What American goodies does Allison bring back to France after a trip to the states Why Allison started Your Franceformation And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Check out Your Franceformation Buy a copy of Foolproof French Visas: Complete 2022 Edition Listen to the Franceformation Podcast Want More? Ex-Patting In Latin America With Lily Ann Fouts How to Buy Internationa Real Estate 101 w/Jon Sterling 7 Best Places To Live Abroad w/ Tim Leffel

I'm BACK, for the ATTACK. If you weren't watching the California primary results, I've got a little update for you. And hey, who cares anyway, 'cause California POLICY is cummin' your way, LIKE IT OR NOT. Here's Michael Shellenberger on the Adam Corolla podcast. It's good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-2-ca-gubernatorial-candidate-michael-shellenberger/ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-2-ca-gubernatorial-candidate-michael-shellenberger/) Here's the New York Times article that claims "overall crime in San Francisco has changed little since [SF DA Chesa] Boudin took office in early 2020." https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/chesa-boudin-recall-san-francisco.html?smid=url-share (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/chesa-boudin-recall-san-francisco.html?smid=url-share) Here's an article from The Economist that has a slightly different slant on the topic: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/06/05/why-san-franciscos-clash-with-its-district-attorney-matters (https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/06/05/why-san-franciscos-clash-with-its-district-attorney-matters) Here's my interview with Tim Leffel about retirement abroad: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/tim-leffel-interview-mexico-as-a-2000month-geographic-plan-b (https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/tim-leffel-interview-mexico-as-a-2000month-geographic-plan-b) And finally, here's that Wall Street Journal article about your actual spending in retirement: https://www.wsj.com/articles/retirement-spending-advice-tips-secrets-11654100402?st=hm161z6whppj7t3&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink (https://www.wsj.com/articles/retirement-spending-advice-tips-secrets-11654100402?st=hm161z6whppj7t3&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) Remember, go to http://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto (www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto) to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate! If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/ (retirement planning podcast) website: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/ (https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/) Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue (https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue) Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lairdgrainger/ (https://www.instagram.com/lairdgrainger/)

The world has changed and so has the way we travel. We can no longer grab our passport and go. There are new requirements and other considerations so more thought and planning has to be incorporated before we pack our bags. In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know about traveling today, especially, if we plan to travel for extended periods of time. As Tim says, “we can't just wing it anymore.”

Are you looking for a sign to pick up your life and set down roots in a new country? Look no further, my friends. This week I am joined by award-winning travel writer and friend to the show, Tim Leffel, to get an update on the Cheapest Places in The World in 2022.  If you have ever considered living abroad, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tim shares the Visa and entry changes you need to know about, what tools you can use to find the right spot for you, his all-time favorite destinations, and so much more. Which one of these affordable countries would you like to move to? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 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: The difference between location independent and retired How living in Mexico full-time has changed Tim's mindset Important updates on getting Visas in a few Central American countries Tim's method for finding the cheapest places Exciting news coming from South America New changes in Asian countries Where Tim would live if he wasn't in Mexico The best tools for finding a cheap place to live My favorite places on the list And so much more! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Cheapest Destinations Blog Get a copy of A Better Life for Half the Price Tim's Travel Books Compare the cost of living on Numbeo Location Indie Want More? Everything You Need To Know About Living Abroad with Tim Leffel 7 Best Places To Live Abroad w/ Tim Leffel World's Cheapest Destinations Updated w/ Tim Leffel

Why are certain places a perfect choice for some people but a mistake for others? Generally speaking, something doesn't have to be “better than” or “worst than”, it can just be defined as different. Moreover, something is very rarely universally “better than” or “worse than”, rather, it is a matter of the specific person's preferences. Whether we are talking about food and fashion or homes and education. Hence, how to make choices that match your personality and expectations when it comes to living and studying abroad? Jenn and her guest discuss this topic. She is joined with Tim Leffel, a writer, an editor, a publisher, and an author of numerous books about traveling. Stay tuned as Tim shares his rich experience of traveling to many countries and also suggests the importance of setting the right priorities when choosing a country to stay. “You need to know what is crucial for you to have in your life ahead of a time and to be prepared for cultural differences.”, Tim Leffel

We chat with Tim Leffel, writer, author, editor, publisher and an American living in Mexico about his life as an American abroad, his books and publishing company, the community of Americans in Mexico, healthcare in Mexico, how to find a place to live in Mexico, and much more! Tim Leffel's site Tim's Books More about Al Centro Media and Perceptive Travel

“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.

Would you want to raise your standard of living for half of what you live on now? Tim Leffel did, which is why he chose to uproot his family from their life in Nashville to move to a small city in Mexico. Tim is the author of the book A Better Life for Half the Price and he joins me today to discuss the pros and cons of living abroad. Don't miss the opportunity to learn how you can save money by living abroad. Tim is an expert in the subject and has written extensively about this topic. Listen in to hear this interview.  Outline of This Episode What made Tim decide to live in Mexico? Why did he rent before buying? What are examples of how he saves money by living in Mexico? Do you need to know Spanish before moving to Mexico? Why would people not want to move abroad? Why did Tim choose to move to Mexico? Tim and his wife have traveled extensively and even lived in Seoul, Korea, and Istanbul, Turkey when they were young. When they had their daughter they knew that they didn't want to live in the far flung reaches of the world but they still wanted the experience of living abroad.  Mexico was close by and easy to travel to, plus they liked the culture and the food which made it an easy choice to settle on. They chose to live in the central Mexican town of Guanajuato which is a mid-sized city of 200,000 with pleasant weather all year round.  It makes sense to rent first before purchasing abroad Tim chose to rent for a year first before taking the plunge and purchasing a home. He remarks that buying a house abroad is not like it seems on those popular house hunting TV shows.  There is a lot you need to think about when buying a home abroad. The zoning laws aren't the same as in the U.S. and it can be hard for a foreigner to understand what things are worth without living there first. Tim recommends putting in the time and effort to truly understand the market value before purchasing a home.  What are examples of how he saves money by living in Mexico? It's no secret that living in Mexico is less expensive than living in the U.S. Rent in the United States can easily cost $2000. In Mexico, you can find a house to rent for a fraction of that. Healthcare expenses are notoriously high in the U.S. and in Mexico, Americans are shocked to find how easy it is to pay for those expenses out of pocket. Tim finds that his total monthly expenses in Mexico are roughly equivalent to what he paid in rent in the U.S. Not everything is cheaper in Mexico though, listen in to hear about what costs more in Mexico. Do you need to know the language first? You would think that you need to be fluent in the language before moving abroad, but there are some places in Mexico where you can get by being monolingual. Tim still doesn't consider himself fluent, although he is learning the language. Since his daughter went to school in Mexico, she had the opportunity to become fluent. Would you want to learn the language before moving abroad? Connect with Tim Leffel CheapLivingAbroad.com CheapestDestinationsBlog.com TimLeffel.com BOOK -A Better Life for Half the Price by Tim Leffel Connect with Benjamin Brandt Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit:http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter:https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts,Stitcher,TuneIn,Podbean,Player FM,iHeart, or Spotify

Jenn has an interesting announcement about the upcoming podcast interviews around studying and living abroad with some of the top-selling book authors on that matter. William Deresiewisz, Jeffrey Selingo, and Tim Leffel are unquestionably inspiring guests and Jenn is more than excited to talk to them! For now, you can check out their books, which you can find in the episode links below!  “I want to allow her to go through this process and make a choice that is best for her, but she needs to first gain insight into how to determine what is best for her. “ Jenn Today's episode is a bit different as Jenn provides first-hand information on how pursuing the options in Europe can look from start to finish, in a deeper way; a case study. There is nobody Jenn knows better in the world than her daughter Ellie. Hence, we will find out how she chose her areas of study, how she decided on a school, all about the requirements for admission, and a surprising request Ellie has made which may change everything!

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

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

One of the best, most simple explanations I've ever heard for economics is from the book “The Armchair Economist,” by Steven Landsburg. He wrote that most of economics can be summarized in four words: “People respond to incentives.” People respond to incentives. Here in Portland, we've incentivized homelessness and lawlessness with our attitudes and legislation essentially encouraging our homeless friends to do drugs and commit whatever crime necessary to support their habit. All while letting people camp pretty much anywhere within the city limits. I talk about this because much of the problem could have been prevented, but it makes us feel good to make it as easy as possible for people to engage in self-destructive behavior. And it makes us feel bad to incarcerate the less fortunate for committing crimes. Also, I briefly talk about the concept of a "Geographic Plan B." This is basically the idea that if you can't afford to retire where you are, there are many options out there where you can live for MUCH less. It's worth having a Plan B in place, just in case your retirement plans change down the line. And on the next episode I'm talking with a true expert in living abroad and all the things that go with it. He's Tim Leffel and I guarantee you're going to get a lot out of it. Thanks for joining me today and it would mean the world to me if you'd subscribe to this podcast and maybe give me a positive review. To join my mailing list, pop over to https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com (https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com) And if you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the show, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Eric is joined by author Tim Leffel to discuss his journey of moving abroad and how he helps others do the same. What is covered during the episode: Figuring out if the ex-pat life is right for you. How to live abroad with young children. Navigating real estate and finance in different countries. Trying out locations and where you can live on tourist visas. Tim’s Book: https://www.cheaplivingabroad.com/ Tim’s Blog: https://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/

Have you ever considered living abroad? Are you looking for a better life for half the price? There are so many reasons to live abroad, one of the main ones is that it makes the ordinary extraordinary, offers a more immersive travel experience with rich memories, and can often be soooo much cheaper.  If you’re going to be living anyway, you might as well make it cheaper and better right? In this podcast episode we discuss the benefits and value of living abroad with expat Tim Leffel.

Having already lived in Istanbul and South Korea while teaching English as he backpacked around the world, Tim was happy to get back in it once his child was older. The high cost of living in Tampa Florida motivated enough to Mexico, where he's been for the past few years. He talks about the cost of living, the new edition of his book, "A better life for half the cost" and his digital nomad work life. #expat #Mexico #digitalnomad #slowtravel

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. 

Guanajuato City, Mexico. Moving Abroad is an online video show and podcast about the lifestyles of expats. An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a term used for retirees and others who have chosen to live outside their native country. Our podcasts can be found on anchor.fm/movingabroad. Our guest for this episode, Tim Lefell, moved from the USA to Mexico and has traveled the world extensively. He is the author of three books: A Better Life For Half The Price - - - The World's Cheapest Destinations - - - Travel Writing 2.0. Tim has an active online traveling/moving blog @ CheapestDestinationsBlog.com.

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

Would you want to raise your standard of living for half of what you live on now? Tim Leffel did, which is why he chose to uproot his family from their life in Nashville to move to a small city in Mexico. Tim is the author of the book A Better Life for Half the Price and he joins me today to discuss the pros and cons of living abroad. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how you can save money by living abroad. Tim is an expert in the subject and has written extensively about this topic. Listen in to hear this interview.  Outline of This Episode [1:22] What made Tim decide to live in Mexico? [5:06] Why did he rent before buying? [7:08] What are examples of how he saves money by living in Mexico? [10:45] Do you need to know Spanish before moving to Mexico? [13:55] Why would people not want to move abroad? Why did Tim choose to move to Mexico? Tim and his wife have traveled extensively and even lived in Seoul, Korea, and Istanbul, Turkey when they were young. When they had their daughter they knew that they didn’t want to live in the far flung reaches of the world but they still wanted the experience of living abroad.  Mexico was close by and easy to travel to, plus they liked the culture and the food which made it an easy choice to settle on. They chose to live in the central Mexican town of Guanajuato which is a mid-sized city of 200,000 with pleasant weather all year round.  It makes sense to rent first before purchasing abroad Tim chose to rent for a year first before taking the plunge and purchasing a home. He remarks that buying a house abroad is not like it seems on those popular house hunting TV shows.  There is a lot you need to think about when buying a home abroad. The zoning laws aren’t the same as in the U.S. and it can be hard for a foreigner to understand what things are worth without living there first. Tim recommends putting in the time and effort to truly understand the market value before purchasing a home.  What are examples of how he saves money by living in Mexico? It’s no secret that living in Mexico is less expensive than living in the U.S. Rent in the United States can easily cost $2000. In Mexico, you can find a house to rent for a fraction of that. Healthcare expenses are notoriously high in the U.S. and in Mexico, Americans are shocked to find how easy it is to pay for those expenses out of pocket. Tim finds that his total monthly expenses in Mexico are roughly equivalent to what he paid in rent in the U.S. Not everything is cheaper in Mexico though, listen in to hear about what costs more in Mexico. Do you need to know the language first? You would think that you need to be fluent in the language before moving abroad, but there are some places in Mexico where you can get by being monolingual. Tim still doesn’t consider himself fluent, although he is learning the language. Since his daughter went to school in Mexico, she had the opportunity to become fluent. Would you want to learn the language before moving abroad? Connect with Tim Leffel CheapLivingAbroad.com CheapestDestinationsBlog.com TimLeffel.com BOOK -A Better Life for Half the Price by Tim Leffel Connect with Benjamin Brandt Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit:http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter:https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts,Stitcher,TuneIn,Podbean,Player FM,iHeart, or Spotify

Hey this is Mathias,Do you want a better life for half the price? Then this episode is for you! One strategy for financial independence is using geo-arbitrage and moving to a low cost country to either save more or live better from the same income like in your current country. In today's episode I talk with Tim Leffel who is an experienced travel blogger, writer and publisher since the 90th. And now he created a handbook for you to move abroad with a shortlist of countries and their up- and downsides. We also talk about his personal picks, how covid affected digital nomads worldwide, Europe's role in the world and of course his own story shifting his hub and home from florida to mexico.For those who are really interested to move abroad and want to get best support we have some stuff to win : Tim contributed one his so called Committed Package for you to win. It includes the book, some reports, access to a mastermind group and much more.  I’ll explain how can win later in the episode and in the show notes on our website financial-independence.eu. There you also find the the link to youtube and the video version of the interviewSo let start! We talk aboutimportance of trial run periodsWho should pick what countryHis travel travel experience andHow to start a publishing business in 2021New Normal opportunities

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

Tim Leffel, author of “A Better Life for Half the Price,” said it best.. In this weeks episode we are joined by Jane Johnston with The Briar Hill Group, in British Columbia. This is one of our favorite conversations, we learned so much and really could have kept going for hours. We talk about the differences in taxes,healthcare, the housing market, working, and living in USA/New Jersey/Canada. Our mouths dropped listening to some of her points, we hope you find this episode just as interesting. Below is her contact information if you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about British Columbia & The Market. Jane Johnston Multiple MLS GOLD Award Winner, 2008-2019RE/MAX Chairman's Award Recipient  2016-2019RE/MAX Platinum Award 2015, 2018RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award 2016Certified Negotiation Expert 2016The Briar Hill Group @ RE/MAX CamosunC: 250-744-0775 | www.BriarHillGroup.combriarhillgroup@gmail.comAs Always, Follow us on Social Media @TeamclydeRealtors

Molweni! Welcome to Part 3 of my epic road trip across beautiful South Africa. In this episode, we pick up where I left off in Part 2, leaving local bungy jumpers at Bloukrans Bridge on my way to Port Elizabeth. But not long after I hit the N2 national highway I made a scheduled stop at one of South Africa's rare gems. The exquisite Tsitsikamma National Park is nestled along the southern coast of South Africa and forms part of the Garden Route National Park. With dramatic coastlines of towering mountains meeting the pulsating tides of the warmer Indian Ocean, this is truly a beautiful place. So, I decided to get out of my car and take a quick hike to explore some of the raw natural scenery. After my hike, I got back into my car and continued towards Port Elizabeth, almost 200km away along the East coast. After a scenic drive, I arrived at my hostel late in the afternoon and after a long day of hiking and driving, I had an early night and decided to take Port Elizabeth by storm the next day. Port Elizabeth is a quaint city with friendly people and a beautiful coastline. It gets rather windy in these parts I am told, so I wore a hat so I wouldn't have a bad hair day!     INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PORT ELIZABETH Port Elizabeth is in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipal area. It's actually South Africa's second largest city – with regards to its area at least. If you go by the population count – 1.2 million, it's the 5th largest city in the country. The city is nicknamed “PE” by South Africans and is also known as ‘the Friendly City'. The city has 40 km of unspoiled coastline (consisting mostly of beaches). Forget about Route 66 – PE has something they call ‘Route 67'. Spread out around PE, you can experience a collection of 67 artworks symbolising Nelson Mandela's 67 years of work. Although my time in PE was short and sweet, I still managed to come away with a good feeling about the city and its people. In the afternoon I handed my trusty steed (Toyota Corolla) back to the car hire shop and jumped on a flight headed for Durban. Yes, I know that flying is technically ‘cheating' on a road trip, but the distance from PE to Durban is almost 1,000km/12-hour drive. My time here is short, so I made the decision to cut out a few cities and towns along the coast to instead have more time for the last bit towards Johannesburg – and to play around in Durban. And it turned out to be a good decision.   DURBAN, HOME OF THE ZULU I landed at King Shaka International Airport just outside of Durban in the evening, jumped in my hired car (another Toyota Corolla), and made my way to my hostel in the city. Everyone here dispenses with friendly reminders and warnings about driving cars in South Africa at night. For instance, a few people told me that if I get to a red robot (they call traffic lights ‘robots' here for some reason) at night, and if nobody is around, I should just drive through. Why? Because hijacking is common in South Africa, and when your car is stationary at a red light is when potential hijackers take chances. With that sobering thought, I cautiously entered the city of Durban - but with more excitement than intimidation. While on the plane, I read that Durban is considered South Africa's ‘middle child', with Johannesburg being ambitious and soulful, and Cape Town is picture-perfect and the apple of everyone's eye, and Durban, despite many charms, is often overlooked by tourists.  Durban, the biggest city in the KwaZulu-Natal province and the 3rd largest city in South Africa, is situated on the Eastern coast of the country. It is a vibrant, multicultural city and home to the largest container port in Africa. With a population of almost 3.4 million people in the metro area, Durban is also home to the largest population of Indian people outside of India.  KwaZulu-Natal is home to Zululand, a traditional region in the north-eastern section of present-day KwaZulu-Natal (formerly Natal) province. It is the home of the Zulu people and is the site of their 19th-century kingdom.  Durban is also home to the majestic Moses Mabhida Stadium, the city's iconic soccer stadium built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, dominates the Durban skyline from afar. The stadium has a capacity for 56,000 people (expandable up to 85,000) and the most recognisable thing about this stadium is the arch. It's a 350-meter (1,148 ft) long arch that holds up the roof of the stadium. The top of the arch rises to 106 meters (348 ft) above the pitch. They offer a lot of different attractions when you visit: stadium tours, Segway tours, adventure walks (where you walk up to the top of the arch), and they also have The Big Rush Big Swing and the Sky Car tram that takes you to the top of the icon rooftop arch of the stadium.    ROOFTOP CHATS WITH A VIEW After a cup of coffee, I jumped in the Sky Car and made my way to the summit. Here, I got to chat more with my guide, Nkonzo. Perched at the top of the stadium arch overlooking the vast Indian Ocean and sprawling city of Durban, Nkonzo tells me about how far his city has come in the last 10 years. But there are still many things that require further development. As a good example, Nkenzo mentions that the former president, Jacob Zuma was removed from power without violence in the street.   POLARISING POLITICS Let me tell you a bit about Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, who was forced to resign his presidency under a cloud of corruption and a lengthy rape trial. In fact, he resigned just a few weeks before I recorded this podcast episode.  A deeply polarising figure of South African politics, he was once known as ‘the people's president' but for many, Jacob Zuma's name has now become synonymous with the word “corruption”. As a teenager, he joined the ANC (African National Congress) and spent ten years as a political prisoner on Robben Island, alongside Nelson Mandela. After his release, he rose through the ranks of the ANC's military wing, Umkhonto weSizwe (Spear of the Nation). He was a part of the negotiations that brought the end of Apartheid in 1994. In 1999, he became Deputy President of the ANC but was soon kicked out of office by then-president Thabo Mbeki over allegations of corruption in 2005. These charges were later dropped, and like any comeback kid, he eventually became president of South Africa only four years later in 2009. But his presidency was not without a number of high-profile scandals. In 2016, while Zuma was still president of South Africa, the High Court ruled that he should face corruption charges over his involvement in a secret government arms deal back in 1999. He also faced corruption charges over his relationship with the politically shady and powerful Gupta family. The Guptas are a wealthy Indian-born family with numerous business interests in South Africa, forming a clandestine business empire spanning computer equipment, media, and mining. The Gupta's are just as synonymous with corruption and have been the focus of widespread scrutiny because of their close ties to Jacob Zuma during his presidency. They were accused of having a big influence over politics in South Africa, and a lot of that was through Jacob Zuma.   During his 8-year rule as president of the newfound democracy of South Africa, it is estimated to have cost the South African economy R1 trillion (approximately $60 billion) in corruption and illicit dealings, and to this day he is still going in and out of court to face these charges.   PRESIDENT AND... RAPIST? In 2005, Zuma was charged with raping a woman in his home and stood trial for several months in early 2006.  The woman accusing him was a girl less than half his age and a daughter of a close friend – and he knew she was HIV positive. During the trial he said that ‘she was wearing a short skirt and was asking for it'. And then he was asked if he used any protection, to which he said that he didn't. Then, he said that after having the supposedly ‘consensual' sex with the victim he took a shower to lessen his chances of contracting the virus. Yes, you read that correctly. Imagine that, this is a country battling a terrible HIV/AIDS epidemic more than any other country, and their leader says something this dumb. It showed how little he knows about the transmission of HIV/AIDS. What makes this even more outrageous is that Zuma was the Head of the National AIDS Program when he was deputy president. This stupidity made South Africa's most famous political cartoonist, Zapiro, sketch a showerhead over Zuma's head to illustrate just how stupid this was. From then on, Zuma was depicted like this in every single Zapiro cartoon - even to this day.  Although he ended up getting acquitted from the rape charges, many people see this as blatant injustice. But, over the next few years the mounting corruption charges against him became too much for his own party, which he ‘served' for 60 years, and so they began nudging him out of office.    ZUMA MUST FALL For weeks he defied those orders, showing no indication that he will resign which further infuriated the already-angered public. But sanity prevailed soon enough, and Zuma got his marching orders – a few weeks before my visit to Durban. Actually, the day before my visit the Director of Public Prosecutions announced that Zuma was facing prosecution for 18 charges of corruption, including more than 700 counts of fraud, racketeering, and money laundering. So, as you can imagine this was all over the news when I was in Durban. And everyone was speculating if Zuma would go to jail. The public made their opinions known with the formation of the Zuma Must Fall campaign which garnered not only national but global attention.   BACK TO THE ROOF, WITH A VIEW OF THE FUTURE Now that the political dust has somewhat settled (although Zuma is still being summoned to courtrooms to face corruption charges), locals like Nkonzo are trying to make sense of it all, and how the country needs to surge forward rather than dwell on the past. He tells me South Africa is a country that still has its challenges. But what does that look like on an individual level?  Nkonzo is Zulu, the largest indigenous tribe in the country with Zulu being the most common language spoken as a first language by 23% of South Africans (followed by Xhosa, and Afrikaans). In fact, English is only the fourth most common first language in the country but is the dominant language in government and the media. There are ten official languages in South Africa and at least thirty-five indigenous languages. “I have to be able to speak English to be able to find employment in this country. Which is difficult for many people who grow up poor without access to education. My mother-tongue is Zulu. So, in the country of my birth I have had to learn a different language in order to make my way” he says. But Nkonzo has bigger dreams than speaking to Danish nomads on top of iconic football stadiums. He hopes to dedicate his life to music as a rapper. Nkonzo goes by the stage name Dat Boy Mreppa and his rhymes are tight!  Update: After recently catching up with Nkonzo, he told me that he's in the process of recording a full album that will be released in November of this year. He also told me that he will be dropping a few singles before then so be on the lookout for one of Durban's freshest musical talents.  That's all for this episode. In the next episode, I jump off the roof of the Moses Mabhida Stadium on the world's tallest swing. Yikes!    TRAVEL MATTERS If you are interested in travel blogging and other content creation about travel, you might be interested in listening to the TBEX podcast called Travel Matters. It's another podcast I produce and co-host with TBEX CEO, Rick Calvert.  In the latest episode, we have legendary travel writer Tim Leffel on the show. Tim recently just did a survey about when and how travel content creators will start travelling again – and when destinations are going to start hosting us again.    I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! I really would like to hear from you. Where are you and what are you doing as you listen to this episode? You can either send me an email on listener@theradiovagabond.com or go to my brand new website TheRadioVagabond.com. Or you know what would be fun? Send me a voicemail on WhatsApp and I can play it on the next episode. My WhatsApp number is +4540105105. Either way, I would love to hear from you. It's so nice to know who's on the other end of this…    SPONSOR A special thank you to my sponsor, Hotels25.com, who always provide me with the best, most affordable accommodation wherever I am in the world.

Molweni! Velkommen til del 3 af min episke roadtrip over det smukke Sydafrika. I denne episode starter vi, hvor jeg slap i del 2 og forlader de lokale bungy jumpere ved Bloukrans Bridge og fortsætter mod Port Elizabeth. Men ikke længe efter var tilbage på N2 motorvejen tog jeg en afstikker til en af ​​Sydafrikas sjældne perler. Den smukke Tsitsikamma National Park ligger på sydkysten af ​​Sydafrika og udgør en del af Garden Route National Park. Med de høje bjerge, hvor voldsomme bølger i det varmere Indiske Ocean rammer de dramatiske kystlinjer, er dette virkelig et smukt sted. Så jeg besluttede at parkere bilen og tage en hurtig vandretur for at udforske noget af den rå natur. Efter min hike fortsatte jeg de sidste 200 km mod Port Elizabeth og efter endnu en naturskøn køretur ankom jeg til mit vandrehjem sidst på eftermiddagen. Og efter en begivenhedsrig dag med vandreture og kørsel, besluttede jeg at det skulle være en tidlig aften, så jeg kunne samle energi til at udforske Port Elizabeth den næste dag. Port Elizabeth er en malerisk by med venlige mennesker og endnu en smuk kystlinje. Jeg har hørt at det kan blive ret blæsende i denne del af landet, men det var nu dejligt vejr, mens jeg var der.   INTERESSANTE FAKTA OM PORT ELIZABETH Port Elizabeth ligger i en kommune, der hedder Nelson Mandela Bay. Det er faktisk Sydafrikas næststørste by – hvis man kigger på arealet. Efter befolkningstallet – 1,2 millioner, er det den 5. største by i landet. Sydafrikanerne kaldes byen ”PE” og den er også kendt som ”Den venlige by”. Byen har 40 km uspoleret kystlinje (bestående hovedsagelig af strande). Glem alt om Route 66 – PE har noget, de kalder ”Route 67”. Spredt ud over området, kan du opleve en samling af 67 kunstværker, der symboliserer Nelson Mandelas 67 års arbejde. Selvom min tid i PE var kort, lykkedes det mig at tage derfra med en god fornemmelse af byen og dens mennesker. Om eftermiddagen afleverede jeg min trofaste følger (den lejede Toyota Corolla) tilbage og hoppede på et fly mod Durban. Ja, jeg ved, at en flyvetur teknisk er snyd på en roadtrip, men afstanden fra PE til Durban er næsten 1.000 km og vil være en 12-timers køretur. Så meget tid har jeg heller ikke til min tur, så jeg tog beslutningen om at hoppe over et par byer langs kysten for i stedet at have mere tid til den sidste del af turen op imod Johannesburg. Og det viste sig at være en god beslutning.   DURBAN I ZULU-LAND Jeg landede i King Shaka International Airport lige uden for Durban om aftenen, og sprang hurtigt i min næste lejede bil (endnu en Toyota Corolla), og kørte mod mit vandrehjem i byen. Der er mange, der har advaret mig om at køre bile i Sydafrika efter mørkets frembrud. Jeg havde også hørt, at, hvis jeg kommer til et rødt lys (en ”robot”, som de kalder trafiklys her) om aftenen, og hvis der ikke er andre, skal jeg bare køre over for rødt. Hvorfor? Fordi ”hijacking” er almindeligt i Sydafrika, og når man holder stille ved et rødt lys, er der større risiko for at det sker. Med denne tanke kørte jeg forsigtigt ind i Durban – men med mere spænding end angst. Da jeg var i flyet, læste jeg, at Durban betragtes som Sydafrikas 'mellemste barn', hvor Johannesburg er ambitiøs og fuld af sjæl, og Cape Town er smuk og alles yndling. Durban overses ofte af turister, selvom den også har meget charme. Durban ligger på østkysten og er den største by i KwaZulu-Natal-provinsen og den 3. største by i Sydafrika. Det er en pulserende, multikulturel by og hjemsted for den største containerhavn i Afrika. Med en befolkning på næsten 3,4 millioner mennesker i storbyområdet er Durban også hjemsted for den største befolkning af indere uden for Indien. KwaZulu-Natal (tidligere Natal) er hjemsted for Zululand, en traditionel region i den nordøstlige del af denne provins. Det er her Zulu-folket stammer fra, og hvor deres kongedømme var i 1800-tallet. Durban er også hjemsted for det ikoniske Moses Mabhida Stadium, der blev bygget til Fodbold-VM i 2010. Bygningen dominerer Durbans skyline fra lang afstand og har plads til 56.000 mennesker (kan udvides op til 85.000). Det mest genkendelige ved dette stadion er en 350 meter lang bue, der holder taget oppe. Buen er 106 meter over banen på det højeste sted. De tilbyder en masse forskellige attraktioner: stadionture, Segway-ture, ”adventure walks” (hvor man kan gå op til toppen af ​​buen) og så har de noget, der hedder ”The Big Rush Big Swing”, som vi kommer tilbage til senere. Der er også en Sky Car-sporvognen, der kan tage dig op på toppen af ​​stadionets tag.   EN SNAK MED UDSIGT Efter en kop kaffe hoppede jeg om bord på en Sky Car og op på toppen. Her fik jeg muligheden for at sludre med min guide, Nkonzo. Nkonzo ligger på toppen af ​​stadionbuen med udsigt over det enorme Indiske Ocean og den spredte by Durban, og fortæller mig, hvor langt hans by er kommet i de sidste 10 år. Men der er stadig mange ting, der kræver yderligere udvikling. Som et godt eksempel nævner Nkenzo, at den tidligere præsident, Jacob Zuma blev fjernet fra magten uden vold på gaden.   EN POLITIKER, DER DELER FOLK Lad mig fortælle dig lidt om Jacob Zuma, som blev tvunget til at træde tilbage efter en masse beskyldninger om korruption og en lang retssag, hvor han var beskyldt for voldtægt. Faktisk trak han sig tilbage bare et par uger før jeg indspillede denne podcast-episode. Han var en meget polariserende figur af sydafrikansk politik, selvom han engang var kendt som 'folkets præsident'. Men for mange er Jacob Zumas navn nu synonymt med ordet "korruption". Som teenager blev han en del af ANC (African National Congress) og tilbragte ti år som politisk fange på Robben Island sammen med Nelson Mandela. Efter sin frigivelse steg han i graderne i ​​ANCs militære fløj, Umkhonto weSizwe(Nationens spyd). Han var også en del af forhandlingerne, banede vejen for afskaffelsen af ​​Apartheid i 1994. I 1999 blev han vicepræsident for ANC, men blev hurtigt sparket ud af den daværende præsident Thabo Mbeki efter beskyldninger om korruption i 2005. Disse anklager blev senere henlagt, og som et andet comeback-kid, blev han udnævnt til præsident for Sydafrika fire år senere i 2009. Men hans tid ved magten var ikke uden et antal højt profilerede skandaler. I 2016, mens Zuma stadig var præsident for Sydafrika, sagde Højesteret, at han skulle sigtes for korruption på grund af hans indblanding i en hemmelig regerings-våbenaftale tilbage i 1999. Han stod også over for korruptionsanklager over sit forhold til den magtfulde Gupta-familie. Guptas er en velhavende indiskfødt familie med mange forretningsinteresser i Sydafrika, som har skabt et forretningsimperium, der spænder over computerudstyr, medier og minedrift. Gupta'erne er lige så synonyme med korruption og har været i fokus for omfattende kontrol på grund af deres nære bånd til Jacob Zuma under hans tid som præsident. De blev beskyldt for at have haft en stor indflydelse på sydafrikansk politik, og meget af det var gennem Jacob Zuma. Hans 8-årige tid som præsident anslås at have kostet den sydafrikanske økonomi en billion Rand (ca. 400 milliarder kr.) i korruption og ulovlig handel. Den dag i dag går han stadig ind og ud af retten omkring disse anklager.   PRÆSIDENT OG ... VOLDTÆGTSFORBRYDER? I 2005 blev Zuma tiltalt for at have voldtaget en kvinde i sit hjem og var i retten i flere måneder i begyndelsen af ​​2006. Kvinden, der beskyldte ham, var faktisk blot en ung pige, der var yngre end halvdelen af ​​hans alder, og i øvrigt en datter af en nær ven. Og han vidste, at hun var HIV-positiv. Under retssagen sagde han, at 'selv bad om det, fordi hun var iført en kort nederdel’. Og da blev han spurgt, om han brugte nogen beskyttelse, som han sagde, at havde han ikke gjorde. Derefter sagde han, at han tog han et brusebad for at mindske risikoen for at have fået denne virus. Ja, du læste det rigtigt. Forestil dig, at dette er et land, der kæmper mod en frygtelig HIV/AIDS-epidemi mere end noget andet land i verden, og deres leder siger noget så dumt. Det viste, hvor lidt han ved om overførslen af ​​HIV/AIDS. Hvad der gør dette endnu mere skandaløst er, at Zuma havde været leder af det nationale AIDS-program, i sin tid som næstformand. Denne udtalelse fik Sydafrikas mest berømte politiske tegner, Zapiro, til at tegne et brusebad over Zuma's hoved for at illustrere, hvor dumt dette var. Fra da af blev Zuma altid tegnet sådan i hver eneste Zapiro-tegneserie – og stadig i dag. Selvom han endte med at blive frikendt for voldtægt, ser mange mennesker dette som en åbenlyst uret. Men i løbet af de næste par år blev de voksende korruptionsklager mod ham for meget for hans eget parti, ANC. Det parti, han havde 'tjent' i 60 år, begyndte arbejde på at presse ham til at gå af.   ZUMA MUST FALL I uger trodsede han disse ordrer og viste ingen tegn på, at han ville fratræde, hvilket provokerede den allerede vrede befolkning. Men Zuma endte dog med at tage sit gode tøj og gå – et par uger før mit besøg i Durban. Dagen før mit besøg meddelte den offentlige anklager faktisk, at Zuma ville stå overfor retsforfølgning på 18 anklager om korruption, herunder mere end 700 tilfælde af bedrageri, afpresning og hvidvaskning af penge. Så du kan nok forestille dig, at dette var noget, der dominerede nyhederne, da jeg var i Durban. Og alle snakkede om Zuma ville ende med at skulle i fængsel. Offentligheden gav udtryk for deres mening med dannelsen af ”​Zuma Must Fall-kampagnen, som ikke kun fik national, men også global opmærksomhed.   TILBAGE PÅ TAGET, MED EN UDSIGT TIL FREMTIDEN Nu hvor det politiske støv endnu ikke har lagt sig (Zuma er stadig i retten her i 2020), forsøger lokale som Nkonzo at have en mening om det hele, og hvordan landet har brug for at kigge fremad i stedet for at at dvæle ved fortiden. Han fortæller, at Sydafrika er et land, der stadig har sine udfordringer. Nkonzo er Zulu, den største oprindelige stamme i landet, og Zulu er det mest almindelige sprog, der tales som modersmål af 23% af sydafrikanere (efterfulgt af Xhosa og Afrikaans). Faktisk er engelsk kun det fjerde mest almindelige førstesprog i landet, men det er det dominerende regeringssprog og det, der primært bruges i medierne. Der er ti officielle sprog i Sydafrika og mindst 35 oprindelige stamme sprog. ”Jeg skal være i stand til at tale engelsk for at kunne finde arbejde i dette land, hvilket er svært for mange mennesker, der vokser op fattige uden ordentlig adgang til uddannelse. Mit modersmål er Zulu, så i det land, hvor jeg blev født, har jeg været nødt til at lære et andet sprog for at skabe mig et liv”, siger han. Nkonzo er glad for sit job, men har drømme om andet (end at tale med danske nomader på toppen af ​​ikoniske fodboldstadioner). Han håber at kunne dedikere sit liv til musik som rapper. Nkonzo går under scenenavnet Dat Boy Mreppa og hans er faktisk supergod – døm selv i slutningen af episoden. Opdatering: Jeg talte med Nkonzo i forbindelse med redigeringen af denne episode, og her fortalte han mig, at han er i gang med at indspille et helt album, som udkommer til november i år. Han fortalte mig også, at han vil udgive et par singler inden da, så vær på udkig efter en af ​​Durbans nyeste musikalske talenter. Det er alt for denne episode. I den næste episode hopper jeg af taget af Moses Mabhida Stadium på verdens højeste gyngetur. Gisp…!   TRAVEL MATTERS Hvis du er interesseret i rejseblogging, vil du sikkert også være interesseret i at lytte til TBEX-podcasten, der hedder Travel Matters. Det er en anden podcast, jeg producerer og medvært på, med TBEX-direktør, Rick Calvert. I den seneste episode taler vi med den legendariske rejseskribent Tim Leffel. Tim lavede netop en undersøgelse om, hvornår og hvordan sådan nogen som os, der laver rejseindhold i forskellige medier, begynder at rejse igen – og hvornår destinationer begynder at invitere os igen.   JEG VIL GERNE HØRE FRA DIG Jeg vil virkelig gerne høre fra dig: Hvor er du, og hvad laver du, når du lytter til denne episode? Du kan enten sende mig en e-mail på lytter@radiovagabond.dk eller udfylde formularen på Radiovagabond.dk. Eller ved du hvad der ville være sjovt? Send mig en talebesked via WhatsApp. På den måde kan jeg spille den i næste afsnit. Mit WhatsApp-nummer er +4540105105. Uanset hvad vil jeg meget gerne høre fra dig. Det er fedt at vide, hvem der er på den anden ende af højttaleren.   SPONSOR En særlig tak til min trofaste sponsor, Hotels25.dk, der altid skaffer mig den skarpeste pris på indkvartering, uanset hvor jeg er i verden.

Our guest for this episode is TBEX North America Conference Director Tim Leffel. Tim started backpacking around the world and writing for travel magazines as a freelancer in the mid-1990s. He has published several books and now runs five different websites.  Tim joins us today to talk about the results from a recent survey he conducted asking 160 travel writers and DMOs what they about The Future Of Press Trips in a post-COVID-19 world.  at 6:38 we talk about the difference between solo trips vs. group trips at 10:20 we talk about how budget cuts will impact trips at 12:15 we talk about 4 recommendations based on the results of the survey at 28:32 we talk about the current trend in ad revenue on travel blogs at 29:42 we talk about our latest keynote speaker for TBEX North America at 30:35 we talk about how COVID-19 may impact our current plans for the timing of TBEX North America and current safety measures we are taking for all attendees.  at 35:15 we announce plans for TBEX North America 2021 and TBEX Europe 2021, and TBEX Asia 2021

If your vacation budget is being squeezed, you are not alone. This week we tackle the topic of affordable vacation destinations (that you can hopefully take this year or in the near future) with Tim Leffel, author of "The World's Cheapest Destinations." Plus, we share some of our favorite black family travel content creators and commit to bringing more diverse voices onto the podcast.   ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Recommended black family travel bloggers 05:17 - Talking with Tim Leffel 07:20 - What makes a cheap destination 09:10 - US budget destinations 14:05 - Covid cases in other countries 15:35 - Budget places in other countries 20:50 - Tips for saving money 25:30 - Thoughts of what is to come 27:50 - Where Tim wants to go first 29:53 - Tim’s Favorite Travel Gear 33:20 - What’s next for Vacation Mavens ABOUT TIM LEFFEL Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer, editor, and blogger. He publishes five online magazines and blogs including Perceptive Travel, the Cheapest Destinations Blog, and Hotel Scoop. He is the author of several books including Travel Writing 2.0, A Better Life for Half the Price, and The World's Cheapest Destinations, now in its fifth edition. He is a member of NATJA and SATW and is North American Conference Director of the Travel Bloggers Exhange Conference (TBEX). Follow Tim on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. TIPS FOR TRAVELING ON A BUDGET Visiting a place where the cost of living is cheaper ends up being a bit cheaper if you are going to take a vacation there. If the cost of living is cheaper that means dinners, admission prices and even room costs tend to be lower than your home country or city. Just checking out smaller cities in the US rather than going to a big city like NYC or Chicago can help save you on the budget. There is still a lot to offer in smaller cities including museums, waterparks, aquariums, etc. Smaller cities are also usually easier to get around being that they are not as crowded. In other countries there are different regions that are budget friendly for families In Europe there are two great budget areas; one in Eastern Europe and one in the Balkans. The Southeast Asian countries are pretty close together and easy to get to, making this area a backpacker favorite. South America also has some great budget friendly areas to visit. Malaysia is one of these budget areas that doesn’t get thought about often, but it holds a lot to explore. The roads are easy to travel, the food is cheap and good and you don’t have to worry about the water, it is safe to drink. There are some destinations like Iceland or Canada that if you have had them on your bucket list some places are offering cheaper prices than normal and the exchange rate is really good. You should definitely look into these destinations if you have wanted to go there at all, this might be your opportunity to take that trip at a lower price that you could have before. (Just keep in mind that the Canadian border is closed until at least the end of July and, while Iceland is reopening on June 15th, you need to get tested either before you arrive or on arrival or be subject to a 14-day quarantine.) It may be tougher for families but the more you leave yourself open the options of making the trip trip cheaper increases. Travel dates are a big cost change if you are more flexible. Having kids in school makes this harder to do but it is definitely something to keep an eye on when your kids are younger and you are more capable to pull them out of school. You also want to think about high travel times for different destinations. Peak season for travel is going to be different in different countries and destinations. This will make your trip cheaper if you are able to go at a non-peak time. Other kinds of accommodations and travel options can make a big difference in your budget. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Tim loves to wear either ExOffico or CragHoppers clothing. He has tried out a bunch of different brands of gear and loves how well these brands have held up over the years. He will also almost always choose something that is quick dry and he can wash it in the sink if he has to. He has recently been wearing some Prana items because he likes the comfort and how they look. If he is going anywhere that he thinks might be busy, he will wear pick-pocket proof pants to keep his items safe. As for socks, he loves his Darn Tough socks that are very durable and comfortable to wear and are made in the USA. For shoes he likes a lot of different kinds but Sanuk’s are the best for compact travel. They are comfortable and they are also easily compressed and can fit nicely in your bag for travel, no matter what kind of bag you have. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Travelers to follow: Heather Greenwood Davis on Instagram Montoya from The Spring Break Family Blog Monet from The Traveling Child Blog Karen from The Mom Trotter Blog Tim’s Travel Books Stuffed Suitcase - Budget Vacation Worksheet Stuffed Suitcase - Budget Planner FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email at podcast@vacationmavens.com. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

When travel writing is your profession, adjusting to a new normal of not traveling can be tough and even downright weird. To understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on the travel journalism community and to gain some insight into what the future of travel may hold, we spoke to an award-winning veteran travel writer, Tim Leffel. Tim Leffel publishes multiple blogs and online magazines including Perceptive Travel--an online resource for independent travelers. He splits his time between Mexico and the U.S. and he joined us from quarantine in Mexico.

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

We're in Guanajuato, Mexico with Tim Leffel, author of The World's Cheapest Destinations. Tim tells us about the preserved bodies in the Mummy Museum, takes us to Latin America's biggest festival called the Cervantino Festival, and then we take in a show at the historic Teatro Juarez. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guanajuato Don’t wait in airport security lines. We have a special limited time offer for listeners. Try CLEAR free for 2 months, when you go to wetravelthere.com/clear and sign up today.

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

  In this episode: How to find the right location to live abroad for less.  Tim wrote a book called “ A better life for half the price”, that gives tips on moving abroad and lowering your expenses. You make the decision based on your heart, head and wallet. But to really know where to live, you have to visit the place in person. Where do you find apartments to stay at when you want to explore a location for a longer term? A lot of apartments in smaller towns and areas are not usually on the internet. You have to play detective and speak with the people you meet when you are in the area. You can also negotiate longer rental with airbnb renters. How do you cut down your expenses without sacrificing your quality of life? You do not have to sacrifice if you choose a place with a lower cost of living. Health care can also be very cheap and affordable in other countries. ------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

This week I am so excited to speak with Tim Leffel who is an award winning writer and blogger. Tim  is a travel destinations expert who has written  articles from five continents over a period close to two decades. Having traveled around the world three times, he has been able to give so many people realistic and achievable goals to travel well for less.  Listen on to find out how to travel for  less and succeed as a nomadic entrepreneur.   --- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

How can you balance freelance writing for immediate income and the creation of intellectual property assets for a long-term business? In today's show, Tim Leffel gives his tips for becoming a successful travel writer. In the intro, some thoughts on the European Copyright Directive [The Verge, Ars Technica, Publishing Perspectives]. I talk about my lessons […] The post Travel Writing 2.0 With Tim Leffel first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Award-winning freelance writer and essayist, Frank Bures, shares his unique perspective on the world he has lived in and written about in depth. As a world-renowned Travel Writer, Frank talks about the historical features and the geography of a city/country, that we have no idea exist and because of that, we have become fascinated with his ability to see and to write about the most interesting of cultural differences.   How Does a Travel Writer Get Started Frank Bures began his love of language and travel when he was young and his family took in an exchange student from Italy. A few years later he returned the favour and lived with this boys family back in Italy. He was immersed in the culture and language and learned how to speak Italian with the locals. Find out how he learned to speak Italian quickly and efficiently! In https://expatmoneyshow.com/tim-leffel-travel-writer/ (Ep 033: Tim Leffel) shares his love of travel and how his career blossomed and he became such an amazing Travel Writer.   Teaching English as a Second Language If you've ever considered teaching English as a second language overseas, then listen to this episode as Frank Bures tells his story of first living in Tanzania learning Swahili and teaching English, to living in the south of Thailand with his wife, in a small town called Yala earning their living as teachers.   Getting Paid as a Travel Writer I'm sure many of you love the idea of being a Travel Writer and seeing the world. There are a few ways to get paid to do what you love and Frank Bures tells us how he and his colleagues interact with Editors and Publishers.   The other question you may ask is, do I write first? then get a publisher? or do I wait for an assignment? Great questions and Frank Bures takes us all through that in detail.   What is a Freelance Writer and Essayist You may be wondering what it takes to be a freelance writer or essayist. Do you need a degree? What are the different styles of writing? Are they important? Frank walks us through his style of writing and how he has become such a prolific writer. He also talks about how he gets his inspiration, where it comes from and why he writes.   Countries Discussed in Detail Uganda Rwanda Djibouti Nigeria Tanzania and more!   Bucket List Travel Countries Mikkel Thorup and Frank Bures talk about their bucket list. We know that Mikkel has wanted to go to Mali, Africa for 20 years. Do you have a destination you've always wanted to visit? The world offers such an education for those that go and immerse themselves in the language, heritage, cultural differences.   What's next for Frank Bares? Like so many of my guests, Frank and his family want to travel for a year; he says to mostly Spanish speaking countries as his children are locally immersed in Spanish in Minneapolis, and teach their children along the way. Similar to  https://expatmoneyshow.com/david-mckeegan-expat-entrepreneur/ (Ep 032: David McKeegan) and his family. Living and working and travelling the world! It really doesn't get any better than that.   Author https://www.amazon.com/Geography-Madness-Thieves-Strangest-Syndromes/dp/1612193722/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534101513&sr=8-1&keywords=the+geography+of+madness (The Geography of Madness:) Penis Thieves, Voodoo Death and the Search for the Meaning of the World's Strangest Syndromes Published in English, Spanish and Turkish   How can we reach Frank Bures: https://frankbures.com (https://frankbures.com)   Final Thoughts On The Expat Money Show, we discuss so many wonderful and amazing ideas and concepts with some of the most fascinating people on the planet. Frank Bures loves the cultural differences within countries from around the globe. This episode made me really think about how and why people are so different and why things have happened the way they have.   Support this podcast

Tim Leffel, an award-winning travel writer and author of several travel books, including, https://amzn.to/2KA5OQU (Travel Writing 2.0:) Earning Money From Your Travels in the New Media Landscape, and, https://amzn.to/2NoRM2x (A Better Life for Half the Price:) How to prosper on less money in the cheapest places to live. Joins us on The Expat Money Show to talk about travel writing, life as an Expat Entrepreneur, and to give advice to new travel bloggers and travel writers in the industry.   Tim started backpacking in the 90's through a number of countries and learned how to make money. From teaching English to writing articles for hotels. Over the next 3 decades Tim Leffel's journey has taken many turns along the way, so let's see into the life of an entrepreneur Travel Writer!   LIFE BEFORE THE INTERNET?? Have you ever wondered what life was like before the internet? Before https://expatmoneyshow.com/greg-rollett-video-marketing/ (YouTube sensations), Adsense, and computers and there was only TV, News and a typewriter? And to travel as an entrepreneur travel writer was considerably more expensive and time-consuming. That's where Tim started, long before what we know today was the norm in the world of blogging.   With Tims experience and knowledge we break down how you can become successful in a career where you might see yourself in the next few years.   Listen in with Mikkel and Tim as they talk about the secrets to being successful as an expat entrepreneur travel writer and blogger: Being Focused Having passion The fundamentals of writing for a living Is SEO really all that important How often should I write How often should I post What's the key to writing a good blog post   Where to next? Ever wonder where someone who has been travel writing for 3 decades still hasn't been to. We talk about that one special place that Tim and his family have yet to be to (hint: I lived there for 1 year as an expat).   EXPAT ENTREPRENEURS It doesn't surprise me how many people leave their home to travel, to see the world and to educate themselves and their family. Many just want to travel, but a lot of our listeners will attest to this, they find their home country is heavily taxing them and their freedom could be in jeopardy.   LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH Many Americans have figured out they can live somewhere else and not in the USA. Tim and his family live part time in Mexico and part-time in Florida. In this interview, we talk about a number of benefits to living outside your country of birth and how you really can make life work on your terms.   WHERE YOU CAN FIND TIM: https://timleffel.com/ (TimLeffel.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/timleffel (@timleffel)   FINAL THOUGHTS I loved this interview with Tim Leffel because he is living the life of his dreams. He set out to do something he loved and has become an expert in his field. For an hour we talk about how he has made his dream a reality as an expat entrepreneur, and what you can do to follow in a similar path, and as one of my mentors always says, find someone who is having success doing what you want to do and model them...   On https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show), I aim to bring in the best expat entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. Tim Leffel shows us that patience is a virtue and that if you always do the very best you can do and stick to a plan you can have a truly wonderful life!   I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don't want you to miss it! Support this 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.

On Writing Daily today I had a chance to chat with Tim Leffel, travel writer, editor, and entrepreneur extraordinaire. We talk about getting started and how to manage productivity in your writing. Tim can be found at http://timleffel.com/ and https://productivitypower.net/. Please like, subscribe, follow and join me at http://devingalaudet.com.

There’s one question that American listeners of this show keep asking: How can I live abroad?    It often feels like you’re stuck at home if you’re not from the EU or a Commonwealth country. But there’s hope! You have options to live abroad that don’t involve marrying some random.     In this episode, I talk to Tim Leffel, a travel writer and author of A Better Life for Half the Price. We get into specific options that are open to you, how to test out a country before committing, the questions you need to ask yourself before becoming an expat, and more.    Thanks to this conversation, I’ve added a few more countries to my ‘must visit’ list for this year. I hope find some inspiration, too.   I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel. If you so desire, you can sign up for my newsletter here. And thank you so much for listening to this show. I know you’re busy and have many listening options, so it means a lot to me that you’re here. You are the best.   This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Not a member yet? Postcard Academy listeners can get a FREE audiobook and a 30-day free trial if you sign up via audibletrial.com/postcard

In this episode, Tim talks about why he started traveling, his coolest travel experiences and how to travel on a budget.

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!

Tim Leffel comes back to the podcast today to discuss breaking into the Travel Writing  field and cheap places to live around the world!

Tim discusses the world's cheapest destinations, where you should travel RIGHT NOW to take advantage of a strong US dollar, and how he has been able to travel with a family for the last 20 years.

Tim discusses the world's cheapest destinations, where you should travel RIGHT NOW to take advantage of a strong US dollar, and how he has been able to travel with a family for the last 20 years.

Slow travel is a real buzz word these days but many travellers have been using slow travel principles for decades - because travelling slowly is a fantastic way to see the world and really get to know it well. In Episode 13 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda talks to three different travellers who have all embraced slow travel in their own way. First up is Tim Leffel, who prefers smaller towns and villages over big cities because it’s easier to travel slowly in a place where you can get to know the locals. Amanda also speaks to Candace Rardon, who as a freelance artist and writer is able to really practice slow travel, and she does it both on a daily basis by sitting still somewhere for a few hours to sketch, and planning her trips so she stays places for weeks or months. The final guest today is David Soto Jr who is currently in the middle of his own slow trip in a van around the United States. When Amanda spoke to him he was sitting in his van on an airforce base with his dog Rusty looking on; since then he’s been exploring some of America’s most beautiful spots at a very leisurely pace.Links: Tim Leffel - http://timleffel.com Candace Rose Rardon at The Great Affair http://www.candaceroserardon.com Candace’s book: Beneath the Lantern’s Glow - http://bit.ly/LanternsGlow David Soto Jr. at The Primitive You - https://theprimitiveyou.com David (and his dog) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprimitivedave/ Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Chat on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/13  

Tim Leffel is a multi-award winning travel destinations expert who has been in the travel writing game for almost two decades. He focuses on how to travel well on a budget, where to find the best travel deals on the planet and the entrepreneurial world of blogging. Tim has spoken at TBEX on three continents, three times [...] The post BITW 077: How to Turn Your Travel Blog into a Business with Tim Leffel appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Tim Leffel is a multi-award winning travel destinations expert who has been in the travel writing game for almost two decades. He focuses on how to travel well on a budget, where to find the best travel deals on the planet and the entrepreneurial world of blogging. Tim has spoken at TBEX on three continents, three times [...] The post BITW 077: How to Turn Your Travel Blog into a Business with Tim Leffel appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

In Episode 8 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast Amanda talks to parents about travelling with their kids, and then turns the tables and talks to some kids about travelling. First up is Mike Campbell, a fellow Aussie who’s currently spending a year house-sitting his way across the United States with his family. He’s learnt a lot about the differences between travelling as a couple and travelling with a four-year-old daughter. Amanda's second guest is Tim Leffel who talks about his teenage daughter’s experience of living abroad in Mexico. After talking to these dads, Amanda decided she needed to talk to some kids, too, and had a chat with her own six-year-old and his eight and ten year old cousins, all of whom have been lucky enough to travel pretty extensively for their young age.  Links:  Mike Cambell’s Live Immediately www.liveimmediately.com Live Immediately on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liveimmediately/ Tim Leffel http://timleffel.com 5 things my daughter is getting out of living abroad - Tim Leffel https://www.notaballerina.com/2014/11/guest-post-5-things-daughter-getting-living-abroad-whether-likes-not.html Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/08  

Episode 3 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast is all about staying with locals on your travels and some of the many bonuses that come with meeting local people. It is definitely a different experience to staying in a hotel in the main tourist zone! I start of this episode chatting with Kerstin Pilz about her many experiences staying with locals, such as the time she went to Cuba accidentally alone and ended up being put up by a whole extended family wherever she travelled. I also chat to Linda and Craig Martin who have used Couchsurfing many times with great success, and made lifelong friends as well as having a roof over their heads. Finally, travel writer Tim Leffel has some good tips about staying out in the suburbs to really get a good feel for a place. Links:  Workaway https://www.workaway.info Couchsurfing https://www.couchsurfing.com Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com WWOOF http://www.wwoof.net Craig and Linda at Indie Travel Podcast http://indietravelpodcast.com Craig and Linda at Performance Foundary http://performancefoundry.com Travelpilz http://travelpilz.com Tim Leffel http://timleffel.com 5 things my daughter is getting out of living abroad - Tim Leffel https://www.notaballerina.com/2014/11/guest-post-5-things-daughter-getting-living-abroad-whether-likes-not.html Show notes at https://notaballerina.com/03

To a lot of people, working in the music promotion business might be a dream job. But Tim Leffel found it pretty much like any other corporate environment. So he started traveling and writing about it, never looking back. He's lived in Istanbul, Seoul, Yucatan and Guanajuato, Mexico, and has become a highly award-winning travel writer. His book, The World's Cheapest Travel Destinations is now in its 4th edition, and his new book, A Better Life for Half the Price isn't just about going borderless--but doing so while cutting your expenses in half. We talk about his travels and how he's making an location independent income.  

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.

In this episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, we learn the ins and outs of Living Abroad with Tim Leffel.Tim is a writer, author, editor, and publisher.  He combines his extensive personal experience living abroad and shares stories from others in his book, A Better Life For Half The Price: how to prosper on less money in the cheapest places to live.  He also wrote, The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Travel Money is Worth a Fortune.Have you ever been interested in living abroad?  We dive deep into everything associated with that including medical coverage, travel Visas, having children abroad, and what the overall experience is actually like.Want to find out if this is an option for you now.....or maybe later in life?  Listen now!And be sure to listen to the end to learn about a $99 value giveaway from Tim.You'll Learn:Financial Advantages of living abroadHow to have better quality of life living abroadHow to make money while living abroadSecrets to completing important tasksHow to tell if the living abroad lifestyle is for youGeneral travel Visa recommendationsStrategies for the best medical coverageBest options to handle your child's education Resources:Cheapest Destinations BlogCheap Living AbroadTim's Travel BooksFlippaEmpire FlippersLatona'sMedJet AssistUltimate Live Abroad GiveawayWant more Zero To Travel Podcasts?  Check out the archives here.The post Everything You Need To Know About Living Abroad with Tim Leffel : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Tim Leffel from Cheap Living Abroad joins us to talk about becoming an ex-pat and living abroad for a fraction of the price. If you're interested in the Paradise Pack, head on over to www.TheParadisePack.com!

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.

Full Show Notes: www.5dollarplanet.com/010 In the Tim Leffel episode: 5 steps to kickstarting your dream lifestyle, our new ebook is now available at 5dollarplanet.com/dreamlifestyle and successful author Tim Leffel shares the mistakes which online authors make when they first try to earn revenue from publishing. Feature Topics in this episode: Why people are afraid to travel full time or simply think they can't Why online, multiple revenue stream income is better than employment Where are the best digital nomad hubs to go and live - for less money How outsourcing can rapidly grow you business The 18 best countries to have a better life for half the price READ HERE How to deal with your stuff and family and friends if you move abroad? Why traditional book publication is a waste of time for most people. The most important first step before writing your ebook How to get your book out there and selling copies How to make your book worth more than just a book WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK We love to hear from listeners about how we can improve the show or what you love about it already. You can email us using the contact form in the footer of this page or tweet @5dollartravel What do you want in the show? Are we moving to fast, or is it all too basic? What do you like what do you not like? More on money or more on travel? Become part of the $5 Planet You can submit your own $5 food or fun experiences to our rapidly growing $5 Planet Map. OR tweet suggestions to @5dollartravel or #5dollarplanet 5 Steps to Kickstarting Your Dream Lifestyle http://www.5dollarplanet.com/dreamlifestyle World Nomads Insurance - Specifically designed for digital nomads, flashpackers, adventure & long term Travellers - Get a 5% Discount with our coupon code: WN5DP Trusted Housesitters.com - Use discount code 5DP to get a 15% discount on membership

Hear about travel to the state of Guanajuato Mexico (including San Miguel de Allende) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tim Leffel of perceptivetravel.com about his adopted home.

Hear about travel to the state of Guanajuato Mexico (including San Miguel de Allende) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tim Leffel of perceptivetravel.com about his adopted home.

Hear about travel to the state of Guanajuato Mexico (including San Miguel de Allende) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tim Leffel of perceptivetravel.com about his adopted home.

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.

This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest:   Travel Writer Tim Leffel from PracticalTravelGear.com, PerceptiveTravel.com, and CheapLivingAbroad.com

This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guests:• Travel Writer Tim Leffel from PracticalTravelGear.com, PerceptiveTravel.com, and WorldsCheapestDestinations.com• Kash Bhattacharya from BudgetTraveller.org

This Week in Travel – Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest travel rriter Tim Leffel