Giving Thanks Today

November 24, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, and American families everywhere are coming together to celebrate family, life, and all the good that happened over the past year.

Thanksgiving was established as a holiday in1863 during the American Civil War. It was …

Interesting Facts About the United States

August 31, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’m unexpectedly back in the United States for two weeks. After four and a half months in Europe, I needed a bit of a break from traveling to start writing my book. Hostels just …

Vegas, Baby, Vegas

April 8, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I like to gamble. A lot. It’s my one major vice. To avoid losing my shirt, house, and everything in between, I’ve always avoided Las Vegas, because it seems an adult playground that I’d …

Why Do I Hate L.A.?

December 9, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Los Angeles. There’s just something about it I hate. I hate the traffic and the lack of public transportation. I hate the vanity and how everyone is “so Hollywood.” I hate the pollution. …

How to Spend Four Days in Boston

December 6, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Being one of the most historic and oldest cities in the United States, Boston has a lot of interesting things to do. It’s not as large as New York or Chicago, and it often feels like its more a giant town than a city. I think that this …