Erik Torkells is the editor of Budget Travel magazine, which was founded in 1998 with the notion that anyone can—and everyone should—travel. The magazine's working philosophy is to focus on value, while inspiring "vacations for real people." Erik and Budget Travel have authored The Smart Traveler's Passport: 399 Tips from Seasoned Travelers and Secret Hotels: Extraordinary Values in the World's Most Stunning Destinations. Torkells lives in New York, N.Y.
