Finding the right hostel can really take your trip to the next level. Here is a list of some of the best hostels I’ve stayed at all around the world. If you’re going to any of these cities don’t miss these hostels – they are the best of the best!
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My Favorite Hostels from Around the World
There are a lot of hostels in the world. And, during my many years on the road, I’ve stayed in more than I can count. Hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds. Some of them have been wonderful. Some of them were just terrible. To help you avoid terrible hostels, we created this page where you’ll find […]
How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees While Traveling
When you travel abroad, banking overseas involves knowing three things: how to avoid paying bank fees, how to eliminate foreign transaction charges, and how to get a good exchange rate. Let me show you how to save your money, so you can spend it on what matters: having a great trip!
Cheap Holiday Ideas: 8 Budget Vacation Deals
Taking a few months off from work in pursuit of adventure is not always feasible, even for those with the best of intentions. But even if I won’t find you backpacking Cambodia for three months or walking the Camino de Santiago, here are 8 budget ways to travel and explore even if you are cash-strapped and/or time-poor.
Losing the Wonder of Travel
Travel is my lifestyle… an endless journey that I live every day. Some people get up and go to work. I get up and go to a new city. My travels aren’t a defined round the world trip with a start and finish date; it’s continuous. In this post, I explore the question of whether we endless nomads lose a sense of wonder and awe.
The People Who Shaped My Life
Life is filled with strangers who shape our lives, both good and bad. All the people you meet leave a piece of themselves with you. And often you don’t realize it until much later on. More often than not, it’s the people – not the places – that shape us the most.
12 Ways to Shoot the Perfect Travel Photograph
Photographs are important for the memories they represent. You look at a picture and it conjures up thoughts, feelings, and smells that take you back to a long forgotten place. This week, pho expert Laurence from Finding the Universe is here to help us step up our photography game and get the best pictures from our travels!
How I Became Nomadic Matt
Updated: 07/22/19 | July 22, 2019 (Originally posted 7/19/2011) Back in 2008, I was burnt out from travel. It had been eighteen months and I’d had enough. I cut my trip to Australia and New Zealand short and flew home. I was tired of meeting people, tired of moving around, tired of having the same […]
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!
The 31 Best Things Do in New York City
Last Updated: 1/10/24 | January 10th, 2024 New York City. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world and one of the most popular destinations in the US. Sprawling, busy, exciting — there’s a reason people call it the city that never sleeps! It has something for everyone — including lots of budget-friendly activities […]
How to Be More Interesting While Traveling
Meeting people on the road can be challenging if you’re not always comfortable in social situations. In this guest post, behavior investigator Vanessa Van Edwards shares her expert tips and advice to help you conquer your anxiety and become comfortable engaging travelers and locals while you travel.
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!