What is the secret to traveling long term? How can I travel so much, so often? Am I rich? Do I have a trust fund? Are all my trips paid for by someone else? What is the secret?!!! Well, while money does help, here’s the real reason I can afford to travel so much…
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The Roswell UFO Museum
The Roswell UFO Museum is out of this world! Dedicated to educating the general public about all aspects of the UFO phenomenon, its exhibits include information on Roswell, crop circles, Area 51, government cover-ups, and alien abductions. There’s something for every interested person here – skeptic, curious, or true believer.
How to Plan a Trip: A Month-by-Month Guide
Posted: 4/2/2024 | April 2nd, 2024 Trip planning can be a daunting task. Flights, insurance, gear, itineraries, accommodation, and so much more all need to be considered and sorted out before you go. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you haven’t done something like this before. After over close to twenty years of traveling […]
The 9 Best Hostels in Paris
Last Updated: 4/30/24 | April 30th, 2024 Paris is a city on everyone’s bucket list. I’ve been dozens of times, and my love for the city is well-known. To me, Paris has it all: music, history, food, culture, and beautiful architecture. It’s got that special something. I even moved to Paris to live out that […]
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 Chase Sapphire Preferred® Review
Last updates:5/3/24 | May 3rd, 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 […]
How to Spend Three Days in Helsinki
Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 When it comes to visiting Northern Europe, most travelers aim for Copenhagen, Stockholm, and occasionally Oslo (if they can afford it). Maybe they visit the cities in between, like Malmö and Gothenburg too. But they often stop there. Admittedly, Helsinki is off the standard “Scandinavian tourist trail.” The […]
Malta: The Country of Half-Neglected Buildings
In search of warmer weather during a winter trip to Europe, I headed to Malta. I’d never been before but it came so heavily recommended! While mostly a summer destination, I still loved my visit to the country but what I loved the most was what I had heard about the least!
World Nomads Travel Insurance Review: What’s Included & What’s Not
Travel insurance is the one thing you should always have but (hopefully) never need. Travel emergencies can cost thousands of dollars, which means you will want to be covered a reputable company during your next trip. Find out if World Nomads lives up to their reputation as the best travel insurance company for backpackers in my review.
The Ultimate Japan Itinerary for First-Timers: From 1 to 3 Weeks
Last updated: 2/23/24 | February 23rd, 2024 I’ve yet to meet a traveler who didn’t love their time in Japan. It’s just one of those countries that everyone loves. How can you not? The food is carefully crafted and delicious; the history and culture are both rich and long; the landscape breathtaking; and the people […]
Jungle Trekking with Leeches in Khao Sok
Updated: 07/07/18 | July 7th, 2018 Located in the south of Thailand, Khao Sok National Park has always held my imagination. It’s constantly rated as one of the best parks in Thailand, with amazing trekking, camping, limestone karsts, cooling rivers, and a beautiful lake. Ever since I’ve been coming to Thailand, I’ve been trying to […]
How to Take the Perfect Photo: Advanced Techniques
Last Updated: 10/16/20 | October 16th, 2020 Today, professional photographer Laurence Norah of Finding the Universe continues his five-part series on taking better travel photos. In this post, he takes it up a notch to give some advanced travel photography techniques, such as long-exposure shots, HDR, star shooting, and more! One of the challenges we […]