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The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, 3rd Edition Paperback – January 1, 2009

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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.

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Paperback ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1601457014
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1601457011
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Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

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Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer, author, and travel expert who is frequently quoted in the major media. He has circled the globe three times and dispatched articles from five continents. He has lived abroad in Turkey, Korea, and Mexico. Leffel is editor of the highly regarded online narrative magazine PerceptiveTravel.com and also edits Hotel Scoop (www.Hotel-Scoop.com) and the Cheapest Destinations Blog. See more at www.TimLeffel.com.

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fredmango

From the field, a guide to traveling well on the cheap

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2011

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I read "The World's Cheapest Destinations" while I was traveling around the world for eight months. In total, I visited over 25 countries, many of which are reviewed by the author in this book. I was able to test whether or not his recommendations were accurate.

This is a great guide to buy before you go on a trip, and you're contemplating where to go on a budget. It's a quick read and as complete as it can be, and only covers destinations that the author has personally visited.

Although the prices may not be 100% accurate, as long as you don't rely on dollar amounts, you will find the recommendations in this book particularly useful on deciding which places to visit.

Funny thing, the author said that there was only one country he would never go back to, and it's the Philippines. I found this tip particularly offensive when I first arrived in the Philippines and had a generally good impression of the country. However, after three weeks visiting the islands, I couldn't agree more! (Although truth be told, I would go back to specific islands for scuba diving only).

It's impossible to keep track of different prices around the world accurately in a book, no matter how many editions are printed. Many countries experience inflation in the teen numbers, therefore most likely prices will be different by the time you get there. However, relative to other countries, you will find that the 25 countries listed in this book are a good starting point for destinations to visit on the cheap.

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trvlbum

not accurate

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2011

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i am familiar with a lot of these destinations and have been to them lately and the pricing here is not accurate on SE Asia. I get tired of titles that are misleading just to sell books. Your money is not worth a fortune anywhere in the world anymore. those days are gone people. you're not going to live like a king for a buck a day anywhere anymore. this title reminds me something like - 'how to become a millionaire doing absolutely nothing'. it's nonsense. there may be some information here for a novice but maybe seek more timely internet forums for accurate figures. there's some useful info here but knock off the bull****titles ok.

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D. Brown

Kindle version NOT recommended

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011

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The information provided in the book was precisely what I was looking for. I've been thinking about a RTW trip and destinations like these will certainly enable me to travel for quite some time. He discusses a few activities the country is known for, general prices and types of accommodations, food, how much and difficulty of transportation, and little tidbits at the end of each country.

However, the Kindle version leaves a lot to be desired. There is NO table of contents. There's no way to quickly look at the countries/places the author is going to discuss. Essentially, you must flip through the entire book and bookmark each chapter to create a semblance of order. With 21 countries, plus any notes you may highlight, this method can get sloppy fast. I don't know if the book provides pictures or maps, but the Kindle version is straight text. These may be problems with the Kindle software and not the book, but I wasn't happy.

I didn't let this formatting issue affect my rating of the books material. I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars (Some countries were a bit thin in material and information). Keep in mind that this book is no substitute for a country guidebook. Once the destinations you are interested in are determined, a guidebook for that country will needed. I'd recommend it for purchase for building ideas and locations. When the 2012 version comes out, I will be much more likely to purchase the physical book rather than the Kindle version.

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John Linnemeier

I Recommend This Book Often

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012

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Partially as a result of a book I wrote,"How an Average Man Lived an Adventurous Life," I receive 6-8 inquiries per week from people who are considering getting off the treadmill and living a more international life. I usually recommend that they buy this book. Just by chance, I have visited every single one of the countries that Tim covers, and his comments are spot on. This is the book I wish I'd had thirty-five years ago when I first started traveling.

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Raymond Holderman

The world's cheapest destinations, 3rd Edition

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2010

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Written clearly, and to the point. It made some of the countries sound attractive to me, and some like real health menaces. It's not always accurate(see prior complaints in other reviews) but gave me a general picture of the culture and points of interest. Worth the price but not a lot more.

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Roy Canon

Some decent internet links

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013

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For the experienced traveler, not much new here. However the internet links are useful in running down good travel pricing, and some the anecdotes are fun to read.

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Andi Miller

Excellent starting point for 1st time world traveler

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2009

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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!

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Great for the novice traveler.

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2010

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This is a good book for the novice traveler. The information is well presented and written. I already knew that Europe is mostly expensive and developed countries will cost more than less developed countries. Good for comparing locations and for expanding travel horizons.

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