Posted: 3/28/24 | March 28th, 2024 If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in all my travels around America, it’s that the US is more like a collection of small countries than one cohesive cultural unit. The lifestyle, language, and norms of each region differ vastly from one another. And even within states, there are […]
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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!
The 15 Best Books I Read in 2022
Posted: 12/20/2022 | December 20th, 2022 For the last five years, I’ve concluded the year with a list of my favorite reads. As a writer, reading comes with the territory. Writers just tend to read a lot. Then again, I’ve always been into reading ever since I was a little kid. I devour books. In […]
Why Don’t More Black American Women Travel Solo?
Posted: 8/13/2020 | August 13th, 2020 Today, we have a guest post from Senitra Horbrook. She’s a frequent solo traveler who uses miles and points to experience champagne travel on a budget. She has been to six continents and is working on her next goal of visiting 100 countries. In this post, she’s going to […]
Highlights from My 5th U.S. Road Trip
Posted: 6/14/21 | June 14th, 2021 This post was originally published on Nomadic Matt Plus, our exclusive members-only community. Back in mid-April, I packed my bags, filled my car with books, said goodbye to my apartment, and headed west for a six-week road trip through seven states. Last week, four thousand miles, ten books, and […]
San Francisco Itinerary: What to Do in 3 (or More) Days
Last Updated: 3/26/24 | March 26th, 2024 San Francisco is one of the most eclectic cities in the United States. It’s home to liberals, hippies, hipsters, techies, immigrants, yuppies, one of the oldest gay scenes in the States, that big red bridge, Alcatraz, delicious Chinese food, seafood (this is a great city to be hungry […]
How to Spend 3 Days Traveling Route 66 in Missouri
Posted: 12/19/23 | December 19th, 2023 A lot of people assume you need to travel abroad to have transformative travel experiences, but that’s simply not true. In this guest post, Raimee Iacofano, my former creative director and creator behind RaimeeTravel, shares how a road trip across one of the most underrated American states can show […]
7 Travel Books Worth Reading Right Now
I’m always on the hunt for a good book. I absolutely love to read, and since I spend so much time in transit I’m always in need of something to help me pass the time. Here are some of the best books I’ve read recently – as well as a discount code for a Kindle!
What is Bilt Rent Day? Everything You Need to Know
Posted: 2/14/24 | February 14th, 2024 The Bilt Mastercard® is my favorite travel credit card. It’s been making waves in the travel world as the only credit card that allows you to earn points simply by paying your rent (up to 100,000 points on rent per year), making it a must-have for any renter. And […]
Interview with Lee Abbamonte: The Youngest American to Visit Every Country
Updated: 10/23/19 | October 23rd, 2019 I first met Lee a couple of years ago when he stumbled on my blog, bought my blogging course, and fired off crazy emails to me. Since then, we’ve become friends (he is the guy taking the selfie when my United flight had to make an emergency landing). Today, […]
The 5 Best Hostels in San Diego
Last Updated: 1/2/24 | January 2nd, 2024 San Diego is an underrated destination. While visitors flock to San Francisco and Los Angeles, more often than not San Diego gets skipped over. With incredible weather, awesome beaches, and tons of things to see and do (both in town and nearby), San Diego is a destination that […]
How to Move Abroad and Save Money
Tim Leffel is a budget travel expert. He is a whiz when it comes to finding cheap destinations and maximizing their value. For anyone thinking of moving abroad to save money, Tim can tell you where to go and how much you will need to live a life of luxury – for cheap!