Last Updated: 11/22/2018 | Originally Posted: 7/2/2008 As a kid, my family went on the obligatory road trips around the United States, but we never went far from the East Coast. We’d drive down to Florida to see my grandparents, into Pennsylvania, or up around New England. The only time I’d been west of the […]
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RTW Update: How Heather is Traveling on a Budget
Posted: 11/12/18 | November 12th, 2018 Last December, Heather won our round the world trip contest and was gifted a trip around the world worth $50 a day! In January, she started backpacking her way through South America on a budget. Today, she’s written a blog post about how she’s been able to stay on […]
The Best Airline Credit Cards
Updated: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Nomadic Matt has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Some or all of the card offers on this page are from advertisers and compensation may impact how and where card products appear on the site. Nomadic Matt and CardRatings may receive a commission from card […]
Ecuador Travel Guide
Ecuador, nestled between Colombia and Peru on the Pacific side of South America, is a gorgeous country. Offering stunning landscapes, the country also boasts delicious food, plentiful mountains, and hospitable people. It’s also home to the bucket-list-worthy Galapagos Islands, one of the country’s main draws and home to rare and iconic wildlife. But there is […]
Peru Travel Guide
Peru is one of the most popular countries in South America, mostly thanks to its iconic Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. Travelers flock to Peru to hike the famous Inca Trail, explore the lush jungles, and devour their way through the incredible food scene of Lima. But while the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu […]
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 […]
The Best Lesbian Travel Blogs
While there are many popular solo travel blogs, luxury blogs, and budget travel blogs, it can be a bit more challenging to find quality content for LGBT travelers. In this month’s LGBT column, Dani from Globetrotter Girls shares her favorite lesbian travel blogs. This list of lesbian travel blogs will keep you informed and inspired – and you don’t need to be an LGBT traveler to appreciate them!
Breaking Up with American: A Frequent Flying Budget Traveler’s Dilemma
Until recently, US airlines had amazing loyalty programs. Unfortunately, times have changed. Frequent flier programs don’t reward frequent fliers – just big spenders. Loyalty no longer matters. As someone who flies a lot but on cheap tickets, this has changed how I travel – and how you should too!
Things I Miss About America
Posted: 01/18/10 | January 18th, 2010 While I love traveling the world, sometimes I miss the little things that make the United States unique and special. It’s my home and there’s a certain nostogalia for the way you grew up doing things. For the things you get used to doing. It’s not as if I […]
Reader Stories: How DJ Made All His Dreams Come True
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 In our last reader story, I highlighted the story of Vikram and Ishwinder, an Indian couple who navigated a complex visa system in order to travel the world. Indians face a lot of restrictions on where they can visit and, for most countries in the world, an extensive visa […]
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 Pat Got a Free Business-Class Ticket (and How You Can Too!)
In this case study, I show you how you can collect points and miles to get free flights and upgrades. While it takes some dedication and time, anyone can learn how to fly for free. So what are you waiting for?