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 to leave the rat race and explore the world so I finished my MBA, quit my job, and, in July 2006, I set out on an adventure around the world.
My original trip was supposed to last a year. I didn’t come home until 18 months later. Once back, I knew I couldn’t go back to my old life or a typical job- I wanted to travel more. Three months later, I was traveling again. I haven’t stopped since.
This website is not only a chronicle of my travels but also a way for people to find inspiration, travel tips, destination advice, travel news, and beautiful photos. People always say to me how much they would love to do what I do, even if it just for a little while. I’m here to tell you you can. I’m here to show you how. Travel doesn’t have to be an expensive task nor does taking a Gap year require you to uproot your existence. If I, a lazy guy from Boston, can do this, you can do it too!
About Matt
My original trip was supposed to last a year. I didn’t come home until 18 months later. Once back, I knew I couldn’t go back to my old life or a typical job- I wanted to travel more. Three months later, I was traveling again. I haven’t stopped since.
This website is not only a chronicle of my travels but also a way for people to find inspiration, travel tips, destination advice, travel news, and beautiful photos. People always say to me how much they would love to do what I do, even if it just for a little while. I’m here to tell you you can. I’m here to show you how. Travel doesn’t have to be an expensive task nor does taking a Gap year require you to uproot your existence. If I, a lazy guy from Boston, can do this, you can do it too!
For some overview articles about me, you can read here about how I make the money last, my thoughts on extreme long term travel, the secret to long term travel, my gear, and press trips.
Some interesting facts 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 and French but I do know naughty sayings in Swedish.
I fly about 10 times a year.
That picture is of me in Australia and that mound was made by termites.
I enjoy buying movies on the street in Asia.
My perfect holiday is sitting on a beach until I turn a golden shade of black.
My laptop is my most expensive possession.
Everything I own fits into one bag.
I’d like to go into space if someone gave me the $120,00 to pay for it.
I’m afraid of heights….and flying.
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.
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’ll easily spend a lot for an expensive meal but sleep on the floor if it will save me money.
I once ate a maggot. Tasted like a french fry.
Be sure to check out my travel photos and travel videos.