Last Updated: 7/17/23 | July 17th, 2023 Kenya and Tanzania, both great safari options in East Africa, are destinations I have long wanted to visit. And I’m not alone. Many of you have asked about these places too. So, I invited Mark Wiens of Migrationology to share his experience and tips on how to travel […]
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Thoughts on My First Road Trip Across America
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 […]
How to Travel Around Namibia on a Budget
In this guest post, Natasha and Cameron from The World Pursuit share their tips and tricks for traveling around Namibia on a budget. Whether you are considering a guided tour, renting a car, or even hitchhiking, this post will help you plan your visit without breaking the bank!
The Best Credit Cards for Students Who Want to Travel
Posted: 4/4/24 | April 4th, 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 […]
The Day I Quit My Job to Travel the World
After my first trip to Thailand, I knew I wanted to travel. But it took time and money and planning to make that dream a reality. Was it easy? Absolutely not. But the best things in life never are.
My 15 Favorite Things to Do in Nicaragua
Last Updated: 11/7/22 | November 7th, 2022 Nicaragua used to be a secret. It was the land of backpackers and intrepid travelers ignored by tourists and expats due to the country’s violent past. But over the years, travelers seeking a fun, cheap, and adventurous destination came here as an alternative to “touristy” Costa Rica and […]
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 […]
Boquete Travel Guide
Tucked away in the green highlands of Panama, Boquete is a small mountain town near the Costa Rican border. It is a popular destination for hiking, coffee plantation tours, and just relaxing in the mountains. It also has some of the best international restaurants in the country. A lot of people (mostly Americans) retire here […]
12 Things I’d Tell Any New Traveler
When I left to travel the world, I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t well traveled and was as green as they come. No one I knew had ever done this before. To compensate for my lack of preparedness, I followed my guidebooks and wet my feet with tours. I was young and inexperienced, and I made a lot of rookie travel mistakes. But you don’t have to.
How to Master Life, Language, and Travel with Tim Ferriss
Posted: 04/28/15 | April 28th, 2015 When I was teaching English in Bangkok, a friend gave me a copy of The 4-Hour Workweek by some guy named Tim Ferriss. Apparently, it was a best-selling book. At the time, I was trying to figure out how to extend my travels, and my friend thought the book would […]
What’s It Like to Actually Work on a Cruise Ship?
Posted: 08/02/12 | August 2nd, 2012 Before I went on my cruise, a lot of people said they wouldn’t cruise because of their poor labor practices. Cruises exploit workers, they said. I’ve heard about the long hours and low pay that most cruise workers endure, but rather than assume, I turned to my friend Wandering […]
15 Things I Hate About Backpacking
Posted: 07/22/19 | July 22nd, 2019 I’ve been backpacking for over ten years now. That’s a long time to travel period, let alone stay in dorm rooms, live out of the same backpack, and travel on the cheap. But I really love this form of travel, which is why I’ve continued to do it for so […]