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Hello! I’m Nomadic Matt!
Welcome! Every day I wake up with one goal in mind: “How can I help other people travel better for less?” My mission is to help travelers like you realize their travel dreams!
Since 2008, I’ve helped millions of people save money, travel more, and have a more authentic experience in the destinations they visit.
This website has been featured in major media time and time again because it’s got the best budget advice out there. My goal is to make you a smarter traveler so you can go where you want as often as you want.
Top Articles
- How to Find Cheap Flights
- How to Find Cheap Accommodation
- How to Choose a Backpack
- 17 Steps for Planning a Trip
- My Ultimate Packing Guide
- How to Buy Travel Insurance
- 11 Tips for New Travelers
- My Favorite Hostels
- Solo Female Travel Tips
- How to Pick the Right Travel Credit Card
- 14 Travel Scams to Avoid
- 15 Ways to Work Overseas
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My Favorite Travel Companies
Over the last 17 years, I’ve used hundreds of companies during my travels. Some have been great, some have been awful. To help you plan your trip, here’s my list of the best travel companies. They are where all my travel planning and booking starts. Use them to book your trips too!
Books & Guides
How to Travel the World on $75 a Day
Want to travel more for less? Pick up a copy of my New York Times bestselling guide to budget travel and never overpay for travel again! With this book, you’ll get an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to planning a trip on a budget. And, with super detailed sections to regions around the globe, you’ll get all the information you need to save money, find deals, and avoid the tourist traps!
This book takes all the knowledge from this website and puts it all into one place with even more details and resources! And it’s not just for long-term travelers either. You’ll learn to save money no matter how long your trip is (or where you go) because you’ll learn the tactics and strategies to always getting a deal and being a smart traveler. Find out more and pick up a copy today!
Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home
The book is a memoir of my ten years backpacking the world and the lessons I learned along the way. It follows the arc of a trip around globe: getting the bug, the planning, setting off, the highs, the lows, the friendships made, the relationships forged (and lost), and the emotions you feel when it’s all over.
Unlike my previous books, this is not a “how to” guide but a collection of insights, advice, and stories from the road meant to convey the experience of what it’s like to quit your job, follow the road not taken, and travel the world trying to discover who you are and what the world has to offer. It is my opus on travel meant to inspire you to pursue your own travel dreams.
Destination Guidebooks
I’ve written a few destination guidebooks that will help you travel cheaper, better, and smarter. Unlike other guidebooks, these are specifically written for budget travelers! They contain detailed tips, advice, and insider information so you can get off the beaten path, away from the crowds, and save money when you travel. Straight to the point, no fluff.
