Posted: 5/1/24 | May 1st, 2024 The Great American Road Trip. It’s the kind of multi-month adventure most dream about, but few actually do. While many of us have bucket-list goals of exploring this vast and diverse landscape, more often than not, we end up heading abroad instead. International travel just seems more alluring, exotic, […]
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The Best Walking Tours in New Orleans
Last Updated: 11/22/23 | November 22nd, 2023 New Orleans is dedicated to fun. Or, as they like to say here: laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)! Founded in 1718 as part of a French colony, New Orleans has a long and complicated history. Following the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, […]
How This 70-Year-Old Couple Bucked Convention to Travel the World
Backpacking isn’t just for the young! Don and Alison, both seniors and young at heart, sold their home to travel the world full-time, enjoying their retirement to the fullest. Find out how they do it – and how anyone can do it – with a little bit of drive and a willingness to take a chance on a better life!
30+ Essential Resources for LGBTQ Travelers
In this month’s LGBT column, Adam from Travels of Adam shares the most essential travel websites and apps for the modern LGBT traveler. As the world becomes more open and accessible to the LGBT community, these websites and apps will help make planning an LGBT-friendly trip simple and safe!
Costa Rica Travel Guide
Costa Rica is one of my favorite countries in the world. It was the first country I ever traveled to — and it was the country that sparked my wanderlust. These days, Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Central America. It’s popular with expats, luxury travelers, and backpackers alike. While it […]
Love, Fear, and a Chance of Drowning with Torre DeRoche
Posted: 6/3/2013 | June 3rd, 2013 I’m not really a fan of lovey-dovey films or books. But when my friend Torre DeRoche published her love story, Love with a Chance of Drowning, a book about meeting the man of her dreams and sailing across the Pacific Ocean (despite an intense fear of it), I had […]
My Favorite Travel Books of 2016
I love to read and this year I read a ton! Now that the end of the year is near, I thought I’d share my list of the best travel books of 2016. These books will inspire you as well as help you plan your next adventure.
11 More Great Travel Books I Read
I love reading. And I’ve fallen in love with reading all over again. Growing up I was an avid reader, though with movies and Netflix at my fingertips it’s all too easy to forget just how incredible – and fun – reading can be. So, if you’re looking for some good reads, look no further!
Is Egypt Safe for Female Travelers?
Last updated: 9/19/23 | September 19th, 2023 I get a lot of questions from female readers about safety in Egypt. That’s not really something I can answer. After all, I only know what female friends tell me. I’m not an expert so, today, Monica Chapon from This Rare Earth is going to share her experience […]
How to Travel Anywhere You Want
Hi there traveler! I’m Nomadic Matt! Travel Anywhere. No Matter Your Budget. Have you ever said one of these things: “I wish I could travel more but I can’t afford it.” “I wish I could travel more but I don’t have the time.” “I’m not sure how to start planning my trip.” “I don’t know […]
10 Life Changing Moments from 10 Years as a Nomad
The last 10 years on the road have been one happy accident after another. When I think back on all the things I’ve experienced, I count myself blessed. In honor of my ten year anniversary as a nomad, I’m sharing my favorite life changing moments from a decade on the road.
United States Travel Guide
The United States isn’t a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. Most overseas tourists come here for a short vacation, visit one or two cities, and then head home. They usually stick to the big coastal cities or places like Disney. And it wasn’t until COVID that Americans en-masse bothered to hop in their […]