How to Make Money With Your Travel Blog

My first book continues to help you create a successful travel website, master social media, decipher SEO, rank on the first page of Google, and generate enough money to keep you traveling around the world and being your own boss. In my consultations with people I’ve noticed some issues involving strategy and goal setting so now this book has been expanded to 111 pages to include:

• In depth information on how to create a strong brand.
• Detailed advice on how to develop a long term strategy and plan. You can’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you want to go.
• Successful strategies to get guest posts on large websites in order to increase traffic and awareness of your site. These strategies have gotten me guest posts on such sites as I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Problogger, and Lifehacker.
• Tips on writing effective posts that go viral and generate thousands of impressions and shares. Here’s an example.
• Updated information about SEO and the recent Google Algorithm changes so you can continue to dominate the search results.
• A list of the current link building methods that work to get you in the top of Google’s search results.
• Expanded and new information how to succeed in affiliate marketing, and finding private advertisers.
• Learn about text links, sponsored posts, and whether or not you should do them.

With this book you’ll be able to start your own empire that will allow you to be your own boss and work from anywhere in the world.

Plus, when you purchase this book, you’ll get this incredible bonus:

Two 30 minute Skype calls with me to discuss your website, strategy, and plans. I’m here to answer any and all questions you might have about building a successful website. I’ve done a number of consultations already and want to make sure you are on the right track to success.

The book is $37 USD if you buy it now. But if you aren’t sure and decide to wait, you can but after January 1st, the price goes up to $49 USD. (So I wouldn’t think too long!)

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How to Start Your Own Amazing Blog

If you are looking to start a travel blog but unsure how, this book is the best primer on the internet. I take all my years of practice and put them into an easy to understand book so you don’t spend hours confused trying to install WordPress and pulling your hair out. This book makes creating your website a simple and easy to do process. I’ve updated this amazing and easy to use guide to include the following:

• Information on how to migrate your blog from WordPress.com or Blogspot to your own self-hosted domain name.
• Up to date information on the best hosting companies on the internet.
• Creating and connecting your Feedburner account to ensure you reach the most potential subscribers and readers.
• An up to date list of the best WordPress plugins to use.
• How to successfully and easily increase your site speed so your website loads faster. This also helps your search rankings!

Additionally, I offer unlimited support for people who buy this book. If you have any technical issues you need fixed, I’m here to help you solve them. I remember what it was like trying to do this my first time and how valuable it was to have someone walk me through the steps. Let me be your someone.

The book is currently $5 USD. But like my other book, after January 1st, the price will increase to $9.99 USD.

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How to Teach English Overseas

The mechanics of teaching English don’t change very often. Rules, regulations, the skills you need – they tend to be the same year after year. But with this updated I wanted to not only make sure that information was up to date, I wanted this book to help you understand what it was like to be an English teacher in a foreign country. So this update see the book expanded to 186 pages to include:

• Updated country information with a new Russia section as well as expanded visa and work permit information for over 15 of the top teaching destinations in the world

But the best new feature is…

The exclusive interviews from 14 people who have taught all around the world. Now, just don’t read about teaching English, you’ll get first hand accounts of what it’s like to actually do it. Find out about the hiring process, working environment, day to day life, and social scene from people who have taught in:

China, Japan. Russia, Ukraine, Ghana, Honduras, South Korea, Poland, Spain, Guatemala, Germany, and more.

You’ll get in a depth account of life as an English teacher from those who have been doing it for years.

The book is currently $9.99 USD but will increase to $14.99 USD on January 1st.

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By purchasing any of these books, you’ll get free updates for life. Yup, that’s right – free updates for life. (Note: If you bought these books already, I’m still giving you free updates. You’ll be receiving an e-mail from me with a fresh download link within the next day. If you don’t, check your spam folder. If you still don’t have one, email me and I will send you one.)

And, finally, if you don’t like any of these books, I’ll be happy to refund your money within 30 days of purchase. Just tell me you want your money back and I’ll send it! No fuss, no hassle. I don’t want you to pay for a product you aren’t happy with!

Happy Holidays!

How to Build a Blog
In addition to being available in new formats, I’ve added a bunch of new information into this already comprehensive guide to blogging:

• More information on the various hosting companies.
• A new list of recommended WordPress plugins.
• Information on posting and SEO.
• Increased information on choosing and installing themes, with more information on custom themes.
• More tips on coding and HTML.
• Overall, just more in depth information on how to build your own blog!

Buy now or visit the book’s page to learn more!

How to Monetize Your Travel Blog
This book is the ultimate guide to monetizing your travel blog, though you can use my tips for any blog or website you have. These are all the strategies I use to make money without having to sit in an office to do it! So what’s new in this book?

• A new section on creating a brand.
• A better plugin list for SEO.
• Updated information on using Stumble Upon.
• Tips on guest posting to get traffic.
• Updated information on SEO to include the recent changes with Google.
• New tips on making money and good advertiser networks.
• Expanded information on creating and using newsletters.

Buy now or visit the book’s page to learn more!

How to Travel the World on $50 USD per Day
The information in this book is the same but I did add some new discounts. Here’s a list of the new companies now in the book:

• Equity Point Hostels (London/Spain) – One Free Night!
• Mosaic House (Prague) – 10% Off Your Stay
• Czech Inn (Prague) – 10% Off Your Stay
• Traveler’s Inn Seville (Spain) – 15% Off Your Stay
• Hotel Alexis Crete (Greece) – 10% Off Your Stay
• Dragan’s Den (Croatia) – 10% Off Your Stay
• Seville Backpackers (Spain) – 15% Off Your Stay
• Cadiz Backpackers (Spain) – 15% Off Your Stay

Buy now or visit the book’s page to learn more!

And the prices? Still the same. I haven’t changed any of the prices, just added more content and deals to them to make the books even more awesome. And now, not only do they have more content but you don’t have to read them on your computer. You can read them on any mobile or e-reader device. Better books, same price, more awesomeness!

P.S.-  My guide to teaching english overseas was made available for e-readers too but the content wasn’t updated. I updated prices at the end of the year and the book isn’t due for an update until June.

And now, my new book will show you how can travel the world on that price. It will also show you ways to do it even cheaper if you are on a real shoestring budget.

This book won’t teach you how to quit your job or plan a trip.

It won’t tell you where to go or what to see.

This book is all about money and telling you how to save it one your trip. I’m going to show you how I manage to live on the road without spending a lot of money and how you can do it too. What will this book do for you?

• Learn to Save Before You Go! Savings start the second you plan your trip. Learn to get free flights, save on banking fees, pick the right discount cards, and get your supplies cheap. My trips help me fly for free and avoid spending a lot of money on travel gear!
• Learn How Much Things Cost – Learn how much each destination costs form dorm room prices, private rooms, budget hotels, food, drinks, transportation, and activities. I got through all the major travel destinations in the world and in DETAIL! You’ll leave knowing exactly what a place costs!
• Learn the Secrets to Saving- I’ll teach you how to SAVE MONEY on your expenses. Learn how to get free or cheap meals, accommodation, cut down transportation costs, and get free tours. These travel hacks range from easy to complex but all will help you cut down the costs. They are the hidden tricks I use to avoid spending money.
• Work Overseas – From working on farms to hostels to the basics of teaching English, get the low down on how you can make money on the road and extend your trip.

This book lays the finances of travel on the table. When I travel, I document every expense I make. I know what things cost and how to save on them.

“Sounds great Matt but I’m not traveling the world!”
Saving money knows no time limit. Even if you don’t plan to travel around the world, you can still use my tips to save money on any trip. Whether you are looking to backpack through Europe or simply want to save money on your family vacation, my tips will help you. Saving money is universal.

This book gets into the nitty gritty of saving you money on the road. And to help you do so I called in some favors. I was able to get travel companies around the world to offer EXCLUSIVE MONEY SAVING DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS. These discounts can be found nowhere but my book and will SAVE YOU OVER $700 USD. Some of the included companies are:

• Gap Adventures – 10% Off All Tours
• Context Travel – 15% Off All City Tours
• World Nomads – 7% Off Travel Insurance
• AirTreks- $75 USD off Your Flight
• World Diving in Kao Tao, Thailand – Two Free Dives
• Aboriginal Hostel (Budapest) – 20% Off Your Stay
• Nomads Hostels (Australia and New Zealand) – 10% Off Your Stay
• Equity Point Hostels (Europe) – One Free Night!
• Skydiving Taupo- 15% Off the Video Package
• Nest Hostels (Spain) – 10% Off Your Stay

….and many more companies from around the world too! (There’s over 20 companies in the book!)

You not only learn how to save money traveling with this book but actually save money while traveling. Now I think that is a great deal.

This book is only $27.97 USD $19.97 for a limited time! That’s only a bit more than 1/2 day of travel. PLUS you get over $700 USD in discounts. Even if you don’t want to listen to my advice, getting this book will still save you money and travel longer. So what are you waiting for?!

A lot has happened in the year since I first created the book. Google has changed how they rank websites, methods to monetize your site has changed, there are new ways to gain traffic and readers, and the importance of Facebook has grown. I’ve learned a lot and I want to share it all with you. This still has all the sections that made it great in the first place like:

• Starting a Blog- Basic but necessary information about picking a niche (what are you an expert in?), choosing what kind of travel blog to have (there is more than one), and the number of websites to run.
• Installing Your Blog- All about choosing the right website name, picking a WordPress theme, and installing SEO plugins.
• Getting Traffic- How to use sites like Stumble Upon, gain followers, find other bloggers, and use Twitter and Facebook to your advantage to build a community around your blog.
• Search Engine Optimization- Detailed information about SEO, how it works, site optimization, link building, and where to find those valuable links to rank high in Google.
• Monetizing Your Blog- Covers the main types of advertising, which work best for different sites, how much to charge, and where to find willing advertisers.
• Putting it All Together- What to expect from all of this and how to best utilize your time.

But I have also added new information and tips like:

• More SEO Information. Google has changed how they rank people and I changed the tips and tricks you need to rank higher in search plus I added in a few tips I didn’t include before.
• How to Pick Keywords. Picking keywords is a very in depth topic that I’ve never touched upon before. I’ve included a little section on how to pick keywords, how to figure out what are good, and the Google Keyword Tool.
• Facebook Fan Pages. Facebook has grown in importance now and is a big source of traffic for me. Learn how to use Facebook fan pages to attract new readers, market your site, and increase your brand.
• Newsletter Marketing. Newsletters are a great way to stay in touch with readers, increase your brand, and tell people about deals.
• How to Promote Ebooks. Ebooks are a great way to monetize your site if you are an expert on the subject but poor writing and marketing can lead to a big failure. My experience in launching 4 books will help you repeat my successes and avoid my blunders.
• Updated Resources on Links. The nature of the web has changed and now I’ve listed new resources and got rid of some old resource on how to gain links for your website.

The book is now going back to it’s original price of $37 USD. That might seem like a lot of money so I added in a great bonus (scroll down to see!) that pays for the book many times over.

Why the Price Increase?
Any serious attempt to make money requires an investment. This book is that investment. With the new information, this book is even more complete and in depth than ever before and will help you succeed in making money and gaining traffic. If you aren’t willing to invest in your site, you won’t succeed. Moreover, this book has one amazing offer to help you make money RIGHT AWAY:

FREE ADVERTISERS!!!

Yes, if you buy this book you get 3 advertiser names- people who WANT to buy ads on travel websites. This offer alone pays for the book many, many times over.  

Paying $27 dollars to gain access these names PLUS all the information on how to successfully gain more traffic and more advertisers is an investment anyone who really want to bring money from there website should make. Whether you have a travel blog, finance site, hotel booking engine, or family blog, the tips in this book will help you. They are all the things I do to live off my websites. And if I, a former high school history teacher, can do it, I fully believe you can too!

If you are serious about succeeding then this book is for you. GET IT NOW!

Teaching English overseas is a great way for people without a lot of money to head overseas, learn a new culture, experience personal growth, and make good money that can be put towards paying off student loans, or (even better) a round the world trip. But how to go about doing it? A Google search brings up millions of website results and most of those sites are junk, filled with Google adsense ads, spam, outdated information, and sponsored ads for placement agencies that charge you to get a job. So I’ve made it simple for you. Two years of teaching experience are now in my new (and final) book:

This 101 page book includes:

• Information on what a TEFL degree is and if you need it.
• The types of teaching jobs you will find.
• The requirements for being an ESL teacher.
• Salary and benefit information.
• Specific country information for Argentina, Belgium, China, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Ukraine, Dubai, Japan, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Guatemala. All the major teaching destinations and then some!

How much is this book?
This 101 page book is $9.99 USD. You’ll get this book and updates for life. That’s right- for life. Prices, salaries, cost of living, and visa rules are constantly changing and I plan to constantly change this book to keep those updated.

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What will this book do for you?

• Save Time!! I spent 2 weeks looking for information about teaching English when I decided it was something I want to do. I searched websites, spam sites, scrolled through forums, job sites, consulate information, and blogs. It was a time consuming process. This book will save you two weeks.
• Decide What Job is Best for YOU! I’ve held every type of teaching job described in this book. My detailed description of each jobs can help you decide which one is right for you. You don’t want to get a job, decide you don’t like it, and have to quit.
• Ease Your Mind. Maybe not fear, but doing something new can create a lot of anxiety and nervousness, especially when you feel like you don;’t know what you are getting yourself into. This book walks you through every stage of getting a job. That knowledge will definitely help calm your nerves and make you more confident in your decision to teach.
• Pick Your Country. I think this is the best and most compelling part of this book. In this book, I go into detail (over half the book) on what you can expect in each country. Wanted to teach in Spain? Ukraine? Thailand? Now you can find out what expect. You’ll find out about working conditions, salaries, benefits, cost of living, and list of online job boards. To get all this information, would require weeks of research and even then, you won’t find most of this information online. I tracked down teachers, called up expats, messaged schools, and used my own experience to get the most accurate teaching information for each country.

One of the greatest things I did during four years of traveling was teach English while overseas. That experience let me learn about a new culture, a new language, make international friends, and break out of my routine.  Most importantly though, teaching showed me that if I can get up and move to a new culture and survive, I could do anything I put my mind to. Let teaching do that for you. And let this book help you figure out how to become a teacher.

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Benny didn’t learn a second language until he was 21, which makes his accomplishment even more impressive. Now he put his tips into a huge ebook, complete with worksheets and interviews. Everybody has an ebook lately and I try hard to limit the amount I review to those that I think are applicable to travelers. Learning a language is something we all want to do so I was eager to read Benny’s book and see what I could learn. This is how Benny describes it:

What did I think?
I thought the book was a great motivational tool to get people to rethink how to learn a language and get them into the proper mindset for doing so. Benny does a good job through his personal stories on giving people a new approach to language learning.

This book isn’t about picking up a textbook and doing grammar. It’s about getting past that thinking and into immersing yourself in a language through conversation and listening. Having taught English in Asia, I am always disappointed when companies have me focus on grammar and writing. Most Asian students could write a grammatically correct essay that would make a high school teacher proud. But they can’t speak the language. They are never taught to focus on talking and communication so they become excellent at grammar rules but awful at expressing themselves.

And that’s not learning a language. After all, what good is it if you can write a sentence in French but can’t ask for directions or order food? What I liked about Benny’s book was that it focused on getting people to learn how to speak verbally and communicate more so than have people focus on learning from a textbook. When you take a language class, you learn, you repeat, you take a test. You don’t live the language and incorporate it into your life. I never let me students speak Thai in class and I always told them to speak English outside of class. Learning a language doesn’t stop at the door and Benny gives us ways to bring the language into our lives easily.

What didn’t I like?
Well, for starters, the layout is pretty bad but I know how much it can cost to design an ebook and I don’t fault him for just starting with a self designed PDF until he made some sales. I did the same thing. In terms of content, I wished for a bit more graphics, especially when it came to accent reduction. Maybe a graphic of two showing how people roll their “R” or make a certain sound in German would have helped. (Note: Benny has a newly designed version out that is much prettier and so my original critique on that front is no longer valid)

Would I buy this book?
Yes, I would. This summer I will be studying French and Benny’s book gave me some good motivation and different ways to think about learning French than just going to class and doing grammar. Even if I didn’t know Benny, if I saw his introduction and read his summary, I would buy the book. If someone who didn’t learn any languages until he was 21 can speak 8 languages, then there is hope for us all.

Despite what the title says, Benny doesn’t promise fluency. If he did, I would be skeptical. But he does promise that his book will help you learn a language quickly, give you tips to do so, and get you confident about learning and speaking a new language.

The book has 3 hours of interviews, 7 worksheets, and is 200 pages long, and you get free updates. The book is available in 7 languages too so even if you aren’t a native English speaker, you can get the tips in your language. We all want to learn languages- now you can in your native tongue! The book costs $49 USD. It’s a worthwhile investment if, like me, you really want to learn another language but can never seem to quite get the hang of it. I plan on using it and you should too!

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Nomadic Matt’s Secrets to Successful World Travel

This 140 page ebook will help you demystify world travel, help you plan your trip, figure out costs, save money, and answer all the questions people normally have about a trip around the world. This book is broken down into three sections:

Pre-Trip Planning: This section covers everything you need to know about how to plan your trip, what to pack, how to find cheap flights, what to do with your stuff, and much more!

On the Road: All the information you need about life on the road from finding hostels, getting free accommodation, getting around, working overseas, teaching English, volunteering, and more!

Coming Home: How to deal with the emotions of coming home and advice on what to do next.

Each section provides detailed information on that topic, tips on saving money when applicable, and links to resources on the web.  So how is this ebook different than my blog?  Well, I cover a lot more topics in the ebook and give you more in depth information than a blog post can cover on:

• How to use frequent flier miles to get free tickets and fly business class.
• Buying a backpack and packing tips.
• How to bank overseas, avoid ATM fees, and use your bank to make you money!
• Provide sample travel itineraries.
• Provide sample travel budgets to help better estimate costs!
• How to find work overseas.
• How to volunteer overseas.
• What to look for in a hostel.
• How to get the most out of your Eurail pass.
• What to do when you come home.
• How to save money for your trip.
• What to look for in travel insurance.
• And much, much more!!!

This book covers all the aspects of a long term round the world trip. I remember when I started traveling- I had no clue where to begin. What kind of backpack should I buy? What should I pack? What ‘s life like on the road? Will I make friends? Do I need a RTW ticket? What do I do with my stuff? I spent hours on the internet looking up information and even bought Rough Guides’ first time around the world in hopes of figuring it all out. Back then there wasn’t a lot of information on the internet and while forums and some sites provided some information, they didn’t provide it all.

My ebook on how to travel the world is meant to leave you without the bewilderment and questions I had when I left to travel. The information in the book is the kind that can only come with experience on the road. It comes from making mistakes, learning lessons, and trying to figure out how to make your way around the world. A lot of times people get nervous before they leave for a trip because of all the unknowns. People don’t like the unknown.  Reading this book will show that getting around the world isn’t as hard as you thought it is and once you look at it in an organized way, there’s nothing to be worried about!

Even if you don’t plan to travel around the world, this book contains tips and advice for saving money while you travel. Many of the tips and tricks in my book can be applied to any type of travel. Everyone wants to save money on flights, know what kind of travel insurance to buy, find cheap accommodation, and avoid ATM fees. You don’t have to be a long term, RTW traveler to get something out of this book.

This 140 page book is only $9.99! Get it before the price goes back up!!! That’s not a lot of money considering the investment most round the world trips cost. This ebook will also save you hundreds of dollars while on the road with the tips and tricks I give you. You can purchase the book via PayPal or Google Checkout:

The first is Chris Guillebeau’s Frequent Fly Master. Chris from the Art of Non-Conformity flies a lot. Hundreds of thousands of miles per year and he does it mostly for free. If there was anyone I think of as a “frequent flier guru”, it would be Chris. He’s my go to guy for advice. When he released this book, I was really interested in reading it. Over the years, I have become very good at using miles for free flights and upgrades so I was curious to see if this book was for newbies or if frequent fliers could learn something too.

After reading it, I can say that this book is for everyone. I learned quite a few new things about how reward programs work and how to use credit cards to get even tremendous amounts of miles.

If I can find something new from this book, you can too, especially if you are not a frequent flier or want to spend hours on the internet trying to figure out arcane redemption rules or learning how to game the system. Chris helps you figure it all out with this book.

This book isn’t cheap at $49 dollars. I normally would never pay that much for an ebook but Chris makes it worth it by offering a money back guarantee and enough miles for a free flight. If you can’t get enough miles for at least one flight, then you get your money back.

Even though the book is expensive, if you think about how much money you spend in flights, spending $49 to save hundreds and get free upgrades is a good investment. The book is heavy on using credit cards to jump start your mileage programs and some of the free ways to get miles take some work but if you are committed to flying for free, get this book.

The second ebook I want to talk about is Christine Gilbert’s Travel for Twitter. Christine, author of the website Almost Fearless, put together a great Twitter resource book on how to use Twitter to get in touch with hotels, find travel deals, connect with local expats, and reach PR firms. This book will help you navigate 8 million profiles for travel deals and resources so you can travel better and cheaper. The book is 49 pages long and the best part? It’s only $7 dollars, which is sort of like saying “Thank you for your hard work, here is a token of my appreciation.” It’s a good resource for people who know Twitter is good for deals but not sure how to find them. You can check the book out by clicking this link.

There were so many questions that I decided it was best to put all my web and WordPress knowledge into another ebook. While I happily answer all the questions in my inbox, it sometimes becomes a time consuming process that can last hours. It’s much easier for people to get everything they need from this ebook than playing email tag with me.

Who is this book for?
Let’s be very clear here- this book is only for beginners. If you have a working knowledge of WordPress, understand how to use your CSS and PHP code, or know HTML, this ebook won’t add anything new to your knowledge. This book is here to help beginners understand WordPress and blog creation so that, I hope, more people will create their own travel blog and share their own travel stories and photos while away. The book doesn’t go into real depth involving CSS, PHP, HTML. It’s not meant to. So what does this book do then?

This book includes information on:

• Buying Your Own Domain Name- In this section, you’ll learn how to pick a domain name, where to buy one, information on good hosting companies, and what server packages to get.
• How to Set Up WordPress- How to install WordPress on to your server, important files and folders to know about, and how to create your admin information.
• How to use a FTP server- While using an FTP process is not necessary, good web owners tend to use these systems to upload and download server files as well as manage files and folders on their system. This section gives an overview on how to download, install, and navigate an FTP service.
• How to install plugins- There are thousands of WordPress plugins out there. I list a handle of the basic ones that every good travel blog should have to help with everything from spam to RSS to social media. Additionally, I show you how to install them using an FTP system as well as Worpdress’ auto-install feature.
• How to find and install WordPress themes- Here you can learn about the three main types of themes: free, premium, and custom as well as which one might be right for you and where to find themes. Additionally, installing via FTP and the WordPress auto-install is also covered.
• Tweaking your WordPress theme- How to change some of the default settings to better optimize your site for search engines, readers, and visual appeal.
• Understanding your CSS and theme code- WordPress is so easy Homer Simpson could use it. That being said if you want to know how to manipulate your theme, change it around, or do some more advanced things with it, you’ll need to actually know what all that code means. This section gives an overview of definitions and meanings behind the code in your theme as well some basic HTML tips.
• Online Web Resources- I’m no WordPress expert. Just a guy with more knowledge than others. The resources listed here will help you answer in depth CSS, PHP, and WordPress questions.

Pricing
I want everyone in the world to have a travel blog. I’m not out to fund my travels with this and I offer no secrets that can’t be found elsewhere on the internet. There are thousands of websites that can help you create a WordPress blog. This book is just meant to bring it all together and cut down your learning curve.

You can get this ebook FREE when you purchase my other ebook on how to make money with your travel blog. Two ebooks, same great price. That way, if you are a super beginner, you can learn the whole process of blog creation and monetization. If you just want to start a blog or not yet ready to monetize your blog and do the extra work, you can purchase this book for $4 dollars. You can click here to buy the book:

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Why four dollars?
Like I said, this book is really an addition to my previous and all the information can be found online. My other ebook gives away a lot of information as well as access to a private advertiser network, so of course there is a price for that. (A man needs to eat). This ebook simply puts it all together, let’s you avoid my mistakes, and sharply reduces the learning curve. I want everyone to have a travel blog. The four dollars is simply you saying “Matt, thanks for all the hard work. Have a beer.” (Because a man needs to drink) And, really, isn’t all this great content worth at least one drink?

-Nomadic Matt

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