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A Burning Devil, the Spanish Inquisition, and Kayaking in Bangladesh

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Leffel projects, Perceptive Travel, Travel books, contests | 1 Comment »

A headline like that---which defies everything the search engine gurus teach you---can only mean one thing. It's the beginning of the month and time for a new issue of Perceptive Travel. We've got a little hellfire and redemption going on in ...

The Latest in Travel Gear for Backpackers

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 Posted in Leffel projects, Long-term travel, Travel adventures, Travel gear, Work/Life/Travel Balance | 2 Comments »

I mentioned before that last week I attended the Outdoor Retailers show, which is a twice-a-year gathering for manufacturers to show off their stuff to the nation's retailers. Some of it was geared to skiers, runners, ice climbers, and other ...

Travel Advice for the Budget Minded

Monday, January 25th, 2010 Posted in Cheap Latin America Travel, Cheap North America Travel, General, International living/working, Leffel projects, Long-term travel, Travel bargains | 1 Comment »

I spent much of last week in lilly-white Salt Lake City at the winter Outdoor Retailer's show, checking out what's new for Practical Travel Gear. So while I get caught up here's some great advice from others on saving money ...

Good Advice on Flying for Less

Friday, January 15th, 2010 Posted in Cheap Asia Travel, Cheap Europe Travel, Cheap Latin America Travel, Cheap North America Travel, Leffel projects, Travel bargains, Vacation deals | 2 Comments »

I get quoted a fair bit in the media as a bargain travel expert, but I'm always excited when it happens in a magazine I actually subscribe to by choice. That happened this month when I was quoted in the ...

Singapore Signs, Evil/Not Evil Syria, and Spare Change for a Bolivian Bathroom

Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in Cheap Asia Travel, Cheap Latin America Travel, Destination reports, Leffel projects, Perceptive Travel | 1 Comment »

Yes indeed, a new issue of Perceptive Travel is now posted. Marie Javins returns to the fold with a fun story about her trip to Bolivia as part of a group tour and there's even a great custom illustration for ...