Tim Leffel is a veteran, multiple award-winning travel editor, writer, and blogger who has contributed to a wide range of publications and serves as editor of several well-established online magazines and blogs. He is the author of several popular books including The World's Cheapest Destinations (now in its 5th edition), A Better Life for Half the Price (2nd edition), and Travel Writing 2.0 (entering its 3rd edition). He is frequently invited to speak at travel industry conferences and writing workshops and serves as North America Conference Director at Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX). He has been location-independent since 2006 but has bases in Guanajuato, Mexico and Tampa Bay, Florida. See his awards, websites, media appearances, and sample articles at TimLeffel.com.