The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Tim Leffel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

This popular budget travel guide, now in its updated third edition, offers the lowdown on the best bargain-priced international destinations, with sample prices and key attractions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc.; 3 edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601457014
• ISBN-13: 978-1601457011
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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 Practical Travel Gear blog (www.PracticalTravelGear.com). See more at www.TimLeffel.com.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is as valuable as a passport, February 18, 2009

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Robert P. Sangster - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

This book is as valuable as a passport: - in that it can make the difference between exploring the world and staying at home. It enables the reader to make choices among affordable destinations. Because it focuses on costs, it is highly relevant in today's gloomy economy. But it does more. The countries Tim has included meet two other important criteria. First, each has an infrastructure able to serve travelers. Second, each has attractions and adventures that make it worth visiting. In fact, most of the countries that meet Tim's standards excel in terms of attractions regardless of price. (I've visited all but four of them). This practical, easy-to-read book is the absolute best in its niche.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!, February 19, 2009

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Derek C. (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

I recently received my copy of the 3rd edition of Tim Leffel's World's Cheapest Destinations and I must say that I am impressed. This is the only book I have come across that gives you a real global breakdown of the countries to travel to where you will get the best value for your money. By best value for your money, I mean that they are relatively easy to get around and have many attractions or activities while still having rock bottom prices. The book mainly provides suggestions on where you should travel and why, along with the relative prices you will encounter in the various destinations. Having traveled to a number of countries discussed in the book and being in the middle of planning another large trip, I can say from experience that the information provided is highly accurate. This would be an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to travel the world on the cheap or someone who simply wants to find a great place to travel for a little while.

I would highly recommend this book as a starting point for planning any trip if you are interested in getting the most for your money.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starting point for 1st time world traveler, December 18, 2009

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Andrea Miller "Andi" (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

This is one of the best travel books I have found. It is perfect for the person who wants to travel the world using the path less traveled. Though not in depth, it nicely overviews 21 countries where a traveler can expect not to go broke visiting. It provides hints and warnings along the way which provide valuable insite and pleanty of fuel for dreams. Would definately recommend this book!