Leffel's Latest Book

I have been on the lookout for Tim Leffel’s latest book, the Contrarian Traveler at the local B&N for the last couple of visits. No go so it is time for drastic action, order online. While it is available on Amazon I am going through the publishers, Travelers Tales’. GN’s Max Heartshorne has an essay included in the book. Here is a quick description.

This practical guide teaches travelers - novice or seasoned - how to take advantage of travel opportunities by avoiding the typical tourist mentality. Author Tim Leffel shows readers how to bypass the traps that drive up expenses and find the best value, whether as a young backpacker or a wealthy retiree. Drawing on his own extensive experience (including three yearlong trips around the globe as well as his experience as an industry insider), he also covers what steps to take and what resources to use to save money on every trip. Through specific strategies and a change in mindset, he shows everyone how to travel better - or more often - on a smaller budget.