Posted: 2/10/2024 | February 10th, 2024 Barcelona is a vibrant, energetic city known for amazing food, beautiful architecture, and wild nightlife. It’s also a place that appeals to everyone: foodies, partiers, history buffs, night owls, and everyone in between will find something to see and do here. From introductory free tours to in-depth history and […]
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Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From family travelers to cruise ship crowds to partying budget backpackers, everyone seems to end up in Barcelona, especially during the summer. With its delicious sangria, unique gin cocktails, mouthwatering food, stunning beaches, warm weather, rich history and […]
Valencia Travel Guide
I first visited Valencia when I went to the famous La Tomatina festival in nearby Buñol. Valencia was just the city I was going to be sleeping in before and after the festival; I didn’t have any plans on spending much time there. However, after I wandered the streets, relaxed on the beach, stuffed my […]
Rotterdam Travel Guide
Often overshadowed by Amsterdam, Rotterdam is a funky little port town that prides itself on its unique architecture, cool art, amazing food, and massive harbor. The city is one of the most multicultural in the country and hosts an array of festivals and concerts throughout the year. I really enjoy Rotterdam. It is a laid-back […]
Feeling Lost: My Fork in the Road
Posted: 01/23/2012 | January 23rd, 2012 With the end of my trip coming hard and fast, I’m at a crossroads. As I prepare to move on to the next stage of my life, two roads lie ahead of me, and I’m not sure which one to take. I’ve always had this dream of living in […]
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!
Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive
Flight prices are on the rise, affecting the travel plans of everyone who dreams of traveling the world. Wondering why they are on the rise and what you can do to avoid paying those exorbitant prices? I chat with airline reporter Scott Mayerowitz to discuss the options.
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!
Porto Travel Guide
Sitting at the mouth of the Duoro River, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest — and second-most-popular — city. It’s the home of Port wine, which became popular after the 17th century, and you can find plenty of places to sample this popular dessert wine all around the city. While Porto lacks the iconic “wow!” factor of […]
Travel Resources
Trying to decide which companies to book your trip with? Over the last 17 years of travel, I’ve used hundreds of companies during my travels. Some have been great, some have been just awful. Below is a list of the ones I come back to time and time again. They are the best out there […]
8 Ways to Choose the Perfect Tour Company
Group tours are usually synonymous with big buses and camera-clicking tourists racing through a country. It’s about being taken to tourist destinations, cheesy attractions, inauthentic restaurants, and a whole host of other non-authentic travel experiences. That idea of tours being bad is an old and outdated perception. These days tour groups have become more adept […]
The Best Walking Tours in Paris
Last Updated: 11/21/23 | November 21st, 2023 I love visiting Paris. I’ve been going there for over nine years and have yet to tire of the history, the charm, or the food (and wine!). Over the years, I’ve taken a million different tours of this amazing city to learn more about what makes it tick. […]