My Favorite Hostels in the World

December 5, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I often write about my favorite hostels in regions around the world but I’ve never written about my favorite hostels in the world. With more than 55 countries and five years of backpacking under my belt, I’ve stayed in hundreds of hostels. Some were so bad …

The Best Sushi Around the World

October 5, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Sushi is my favorite food. I’d eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could. (In fact, I have had it for breakfast before.) Since it is such a popular delicacy and you can pretty much find it anywhere in the world, I make it my mission to …

15 Things I Hate About Backpacking

August 15, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’ve been backpacking for over five years now. That’s a long time to travel period, let alone staying in hostels, dorm rooms, living out of the same backpack, and traveling on the cheap. I really love this form of travel though, which is why I’ve continued to do it …

Five Destinations Under 30 Dollars Per Day

March 2, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

We all want to take that vacation, career break, or gap year, but with the way the economy is right now, many people are concerned about being financially stable. To some, travel is not an option. It is a luxury. However, the idea that travel is always expensive is simply …

My Favorite Travel Blogs of 2010

December 27, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Everyday, more and more people are starting travel blogs. It’s hard to keep up with them all. I wish I could because I love reading people’s travel stories. They keep me excited about life on the road. But there’s too many blogs to read. …