I’ve been writing about travel hacking and one question that keeps popping up is “Matt, how can we travel hack in the UK?” So, here’s an interview with Robert from Head for Points, the premier travel hacking website for the UK. In it, he explains in great detail how those of you from the UK can get free flights and hotels like the rest of us across the pond!
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Road-Tripping New England: My Suggested Itinerary
Last Updated: 4/5/24 | April 5th, 2024 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The United States is made for road trips. With its bustling cities, rugged national parks, and delicious eats, the sheer size and diversity of this country never cease to amaze me. I’ve road-tripped the USA five times, spending a […]
6 Women Who Conquered Personal Mountains to Travel the World
Any woman can be a solo traveler provided she is willing to take the plunge and head out the door. The women in this post illustrate that very point: that any woman, from any walk of life, can make solo female travel work for them. It won’t always be easy, so let these women serve as your travel inspiration!
Travel and the Art of Losing Friends
Travel can be tough on relationships. After a long trip, it may be hard to slip back into those old routines. People have moved on, their lies have changed – and so has yours. It may be hard to find those friends again, but t the very least you will discover something important: who your true friends are.
Finding a New Balance Between Work and Play
Last month, after suffering from increased anxiety and mild panic attacks, I stepped away from this website, spent a lot of time alone, went hiking in Patagonia, and sought to rebalance my life. And after doing that, it became clear that I need to make some permanent changes. In this post, I share how things will be different.
My Best 61 Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest Traveler
Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. eventually, after many lessons learned, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. Use these tips to become a savvier traveler and to avoid all the mistakes that I made!
Everything is F*cked: Reflections on Hope and Travel with Mark Manson
Posted: 05/14/19 | May 14th, 2019 You meet a lot of interesting and smart people when you run an online business and travel the world. One of the people I’ve met is best-selling author Mark Manson. We had orbited each other for many years and finally met when he moved to New York City. We’ve […]
Where to Stay in Toronto: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Posted: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 2024 While it may lack the scenic views of Vancouver or the historic charm of Montreal, Toronto has a lot going for it. The CN Tower, one of the tallest free-standing structures in the world, can be found here, and there are numerous museums and galleries, including the Ontario Science […]
Why Being Broke is the Best Time to Travel
There might be a lot of things holding you back from traveling: you’re don’t have a lot of money, are working a job you hate, or have tons of loans. Yet that is the perfect circumstance to start looking beyond your immediate area and start figuring out how to travel the world!
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 […]
Bestlist: A New Search Engine to Help You Plan Better Trips
Posted: 11/4/2022 | November 4th, 2022 I love trip planning: outlining routes, researching things to see and do, reading travel books. While I always end up changing my plans on the fly, trip research gets me inspired about where I’m going and helps me know what options I have when I land, even if I […]
The 16 Best Things to Do in New Orleans
Posted: 5/23/2023 | May 23rd, 2023 New Orleans is one of the best cities in the world. Synonymous with debauchery, it’s become famous for the boisterous Mardi Gras festival that takes over the city each February. But there is more to “NOLA” than just partying. Much more. I first went in 2006 and have been […]