Hostel Etiquette

February 1, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Lately, I’ve encountered a number of backpackers who believe that a ten bed dorm means they’re the only one sleeping there. Or that their mom will clean up their mess in the hostel’s kitchen. Sometimes I …

Of Shopping Malls and Supermarkets: Visiting the Unvisited

November 23, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

When most people travel, they open their guidebook and visit the major tourist spots listed. In Paris, we go to the Louvre and the Eiffel tower. In Amsterdam, we see the Van Gogh museum. In New York, …

Balancing Work and Play in Bruges

September 29, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Colin Farrell said that to like Bruges, you must either be a farmer or a retard. To him, Bruges was hell. But I disagree. For me, Bruges was very beautiful and very boring. I’ve wanted to see Bruges …

15 Simple Travel Tips

August 3, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

August is a big month for travel. People from around the world use the end of summer to take last minute vacations with their families before the school season begins and the cold …

Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe

August 4, 2008 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Europe is not always the cheapest place to travel around. Transportation costs can wreak havoc on any budget, especially if you are traveling long distances.

The increasing value of the Euro has made traveling across Europe even more expensive for overseas visitors. It’s especially ridiculous in England, where they use …