About Matt

I’m a twenty-something vagabond who has been on the road regularly since 2005. I’m a native of Boston, Mass but lately, everywhere has been my home. After a trip to Thailand in 2005, I decided I to leave the rat race behind and explore the world. I came back to America, finished my Masters, quit my job, and, in July 2006, I set out to travel around the world. I’ve been traveling ever since.

Some things about me:

My favorite country is Thailand.

My favorite city is Amsterdam.

There’s not enough money in the world to get me to go back to Vietnam.

I like everything about Japanese culture and will eat sushi for breakfast.

I speak Spanish and Thai.

I like to pretend I know Dutch.

I fly about 10 times a year.

That picture is of me in Australia. That mound was made by termites.

I enjoy buying movies on the street in Asia.

My travel paradise is sitting on a beach until I turn a golden shade of black.

My laptop is my most expensive possession.

Everything I own fits in one bag.

I’d like to go into space.

I’m afraid of heights.

If I haven’t been anywhere in three months, I get antsy and bored.

People who brag about travel are insecure and aggravate me. But did I tell you I’ve been everywhere in Thailand? No? Take a seat…

I once got lost in a jungle.

I play too much poker.

The Full Moon Rave is the world’s best party.

I love eating food from street stalls.

I wish I had a better ear for languages.

I don’t have a strong desire to go to China.

I do have a strong desire to spend ages in Bhutan.

I can’t remember how I enjoyed life before I started to travel.

I like eating Kangaroo.

I once ate a maggot. Tasted like a french fry.

Click here for a list of travel stories I’ve had published

Be sure to check out my travel photos and travel videos.