Posted: 02/21/19 | February 21st, 2019 We want to speak to a wide range of voices on this website so have added an LGBTQ column to talk about travel issues that are important to some of our community members. This month, Dani, one of our LGBT columnists, shares the top five lesbian travel destinations in […]
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Panama Travel Tips
Since the creation of the world-famous Panama Canal in 1914, Panama has been at the heart of international shipping, serving as a connection point between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Its importance in global trade has helped the country proper (it’s one of the most developed in the region). And in recent years, Panama has […]
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Colombia?
Last Updated: 6/14/23 | June 14th, 2023 A trip to Colombia wasn’t going to break the bank. I knew that much. But would it be a bargain? Only a visit there would tell me for sure. And so, I spent over five weeks in Colombia, varying my time between dorm rooms and cooking my own […]
The Way of Wanderlust with Don George
Longtime Lonely Planet writer and author of newly-released “The Way of Wanderlust,” Don George shares what he’s learned during his 40-year travel writing career in this interview. If you’re an aspiring travel writer looking for advice and to understand the industry or if you just love great storytelling, this interview is for you.
Miami Travel Guide
Miami is a city where everyone goes to play. Famous for cruises, South Beach, Cuban food, beautiful people, and wild clubs and parties, Miami is a wild and eclectic city. To be honest, I don’t love Miami. I just don’t like the vibe. Sure, there’s good qualities to it. It’s a go-go-go city that can […]
How to Get a Cheap Cruise for as Little as $30 Per Day
Cruises can be expensive affairs – but they don’t have to be! There are so many cruises now that prices are at an all-time low. By applying a few tips and tricks you can find yourself a great cruise for a reasonable price and be sailing the high seas in no time!
Tortuguero Travel Guide
Tortuguero, which means “region of turtles” in Spanish, is one of the country’s most important nesting sites for the Leatherback, Loggerhead, and Hawksbill sea turtles. Taking a tour of the beaches offers visitors the chance to see baby turtles scrambling toward the shore for the first time. Surrounded by jungle, Tortuguero feels like a place […]
The Cost of Traveling Costa Rica
Last Updated: 5/15/2023 | May 15, 2023 Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and naturally-diverse countries in Central America. Unfortunately, it’s also the most expensive. Due to its natural beauty, amazing outdoor activities, safety, friendly locals, and well-established expat community, prices in Costa Rica have been rising higher year after year. For that […]
What I Loved (and Hated) About My Cruise
Posted: 07/16/2012 | July 16th, 2012 So what does this nomadic backpacker think of the cruise he went on? IT WAS AWESOME. It was so enjoyable that when it came time to head home, I didn’t want to leave. I missed it. I was surprised, because before I left, I didn’t really have high expectations […]
Meet the Team: The People Behind Nomadic Matt
Over the years, this blog has grown from a part-time hobby to one of the biggest travel blogs in the world. During that time, I’ve built an awesome team of remote workers to help me keep this blog running smoothly. Allow me to introduce to Nomadic Matt crew!
Cruise Culture: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Tourism
Posted: 07/19/2012 | July 19th, 2012 Last month, I took my first cruise as an adult (previous cruises had been with my parents) and found it to be a very culturally eye-opening experience. I broke completely out of my norm of independent travel and stepped curiously into mass consumer travel. Instead of hostels, figuring out […]
Why This Independent Backpacking Nomad is Going on a Cruise
Posted: 06/14/2012 | June 14th, 2012 A lot of people hate cruises. “Oversized boats filled with oversized people.” There’s a particular disdain for them among backpackers and other “real” travelers. “Cruises aren’t travel,” people say. “You don’t get to experience the local culture. You don’t get to explore the places you visit. You’re shuttled from […]