I’m back in Southeast Asia to start five months of travel and beginning in Chiang Mai, the city that inspired me to become a backpacker in the first place. It’s good to finally get back on the road and to my roots again. This post explains what’s coming up on the blog based on this trip.
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11 Travel Podcasts That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Last Updated: 8/18/23 | August 18th, 2023 I love podcasts. As someone who travels often, they’re a great way to stay informed and entertained while you’re on the go. To help me highlight some of the best podcasts in the industry, I’ve invited Debbie from The Offbeat Life to share her favorites. She’s a podcaster […]
The Cost of Traveling New Zealand
Even with a favorable exchange rate, New Zealand is an expensive country. If you’re going to backpack here, be prepared to spend your money. That said, I offer some tips in this post on how you can cut expenses in order to make it work on a budget.
11 Cheap Places to Travel on the US Dollar
Despite the sorry state of the US dollar, the world is still filled with great and cheap places where the US dollar can go far. In fact, there are places in the world where the dollar has actually risen in value over the last few years. In this post, I show you where to go to maximize your budget and get the most out of every dollar!
How to Find a Cheap Car Rental
Posted: 9/1/23 | September 1st, 2023 I love road trips. You can just head off anywhere and you never know what you’ll find. Small towns, beautiful parks, historic buildings. You go on your own schedule and can stay as little or as long as you want. There’s good reason the road trip has a mystic […]
The Challenges of Being a Gay Solo Backpacker
Backpacking is a great way to explore the world. However, gay travelers have to deal with a new set of challenges on the road. Learn here how to face obstacles and overcome them when you travel so you can enjoy your backpacking experience to the fullest!
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!
Croatia is Underappreciated
Posted: 10/18/21 | October 18th, 2021 “Come, have a taste,” the man said as he poured me a full glass of red wine “to taste.” “That’s pretty good,” I said after raising the glass to my lips. Satisfied, the man filled the glass to the brim and said, “Here! That’s one glass for you! Welcome […]
A Guide to Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Last Updated: 8/23/22 | August 23rd, 2022 The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is not only considered the best one day hike in New Zealand but one of the best in the world. It is a 19.4 kilometer (12 mile) hike that takes you through the area where they filmed Mordor in The Lord of the Rings. […]
Albania: A Case for Sustainable Tourism
Last Updated: 8/24/2023 | August 24th, 2023 Albania is just barely on the tourist map. While its coastal cities have their share of luxury resorts and more and more people are visiting, Albania’s tourism sector is nothing compared to its neighbors. Pre-pandemic, it only saw around 6.4 million visitors per year, compared to Greece and […]
Why You Should Start Booking Your Future Trips Now
Posted: 3/29/21 | March 29th, 2021 If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting over a year for this moment. That light at the end of the tunnel — where we are mostly vaccinated and can hug strangers, go to concerts and crowded bars, and travel the world again. Sure, in the past year, many parts […]
How this Boomer Couple Traveled the World for a Year
Esther is an elementary school principal from Canada. She and her husband recently packed their bags for a year-long, round-the-world sabbatical. They are traveling the world on a budget, and in this interview, they share their tips and advice for other older travelers, proving that you’re never too old to embrace a life of travel!