Posted: 5/11/20 | May 11th, 2020 With the world on hold for the foreseeable, it’s going to be a long time before we get back on the road. Even as we begin to look to the summer, it’s likely that many destinations will keep their doors shut to international travelers until the fall. But that […]
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How (and Why) This 72-Year-Old Is Backpacking the World
You’re never too old to travel the world and Sherill is proof. At 72 years old, Sherill has been budget traveling for the past 10 years. In this interview, she discusses how she sold her stuff and went out to finally realize her travel dreams. This interview is filled with practical tips for others looking to do the same!
Australia Travel Guide
Australia is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It’s known as a major backpacking, camping, road tripping, and diving destination. Backpacking Australia is considered a “must do” for backpackers. It’s a central highlight on the round-the-world trail. I started coming to Australia in 2008 as a backpacker. It hooked me and, […]
12 Books to Take You Around the World
Last Updated: 5/17/22 | May 17th, 2022 At a time when we can’t travel the world, the next best thing we can do is pick up a good travel book. As Emily Dickenson said, to shut our eyes is travel. Books transport us to distant lands and cultures. They nourish our wanderlust, entertain us, inform […]
A Map for Saturday: An Interview with Brook Silva-Braga
Updated: 10/9/20 | October 9th, 2020 A few weeks ago, I reviewed the movie A Map For Saturday. As you know, I loved the movie. I got in contact with the director/star, Brook Silva-Braga, and fresh from his trip in Africa, he was kind of enough to give me an interview. Nomadic Matt: You took […]
The Joy of Solo Travel
Solo travel isn’t always easy. It will test your patience, courage, and willingness to adapt to situations outside of your comfort zone. But despite the challenges, solo traveling will teach you about yourself and the world around you in ways you will never expect.
Great LGBT Events to Visit (Other than Pride)
Adam from Travels of Adam is back with another column about LGBT travel! This time, he shares with us the biggest and best LGBT events around the world (outside of PRIDE) that bring the wide-ranging community together for incredible adventures.
Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think
Don’t think you have the time to travel? This article breaks down that myth and highlights all the ways to travel when you have limited time.
Learning to Fish in Taupo, New Zealand
Last Updated: 5/21/22 | May 21st, 2022 I’d only been fishing once in my life. It was during an extended stay on the island of Ko Lipe in Thailand. A few of us had rented a boat to explore the nearby national park and islands. For lunch, our Thai captain went out to catch fish. […]
How to Teach English in Japan
Posted: 4/18/20 | April 20th, 2020 Japan is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s home to incredible food, a rich culural history, high quality of living, and world-class cities like historic Kyoto and eclectic Tokyo. I absolutely loved all my time in Japan. It’s just one of the best […]
The 12 Best Things to Do in Natchez, Mississippi
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 As the Southern cotton economy expanded on the back of slave labor in the early 1800s, towns emerged to transport the cotton on the Mississippi River. New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez are the four most famous of these towns. Located high on the bluffs of the Mississippi […]
How to Travel Around Isaan Thailand
Isaan is often overlooked when traveling in Thailand, but it’s also one of the most authentic areas to explore. In this post, I get into the nitty-gritty and talk about how to plan a trip and explore the region. Here are six solid tips and a suggested itinerary to get you off the beaten path and into rural Thailand. This way, you’ll be able to experience the real local flavor!