Last Updated: 4/19/24 | April 19th, 2024 Austin may not be as weird as it once was but it’s still a fabulous city that I am proud to call home. The city has changed a lot since I first moved here over seven years ago, especially post-COVID, but it’s still a wonderful place with a […]
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26 Free Things to Do in Boston
Last Updated: 3/6/23 | March 6th, 2023 Boston is the city of my birth. So, of course, I’m a diehard fan of the city. It holds a special place in my heart. Boston is a historic city with roots that stretch back to the founding of the country. To me, Boston is more a collection […]
The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary
Last Updated: 3/15/24 | March 15th, 2024 With its snow-capped mountains, ancient glaciers, rolling verdant hills, incredibly friendly locals, and abundant world-class wine, New Zealand is as wonderful as you’ve heard. In fact, take what you’ve heard and times it by ten. Because New Zealand will simply blow your mind when you visit. People think […]
A Hike Through The Grand Canyon
Last Updated: 8/24/23 | August 24th, 2023 The American West is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Within it lies one of the world’s greatest wonders: the Grand Canyon. Stretching 277 miles and cutting a trench 6,000 feet deep, the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the […]
Where to Stay in London: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 4/12/24 | April 12th, 2024 I’ve always liked London, but, when I visited last year, something just clicked — and poof! I finally saw the light and came to love it. London has a million things to do to keep you busy a lifetime over. With its amazing architecture, world-class art museums, innumerable […]
Guatemala Travel Guide
Guatemala is the Mayan heart of Central America. Home to ancient historical sites and incredible ruins, dense jungles, colorful architecture, lively markets, and towering volcanoes, Guatemala is a diverse and beautiful country ripe for budget travel. The rugged mountains and jungles offer adventurous travelers a chance to get off the beaten path and explore pristine […]
The Best Credit Cards for Travel Insurance
Posted: 1/23/24 | January 23rd, 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 […]
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 […]
Coping with a Friend’s Death: How Scott Dinsmore Changed Me
I can’t remember when I met Scott Dinsmore but, like so many modern friendships, I know where: the Internet. Over the years, we became friends and bonded over our shared love of travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and Taylor Swift.
The 30 Best Things to See and Do in Barcelona
Last updated: 1/12/24 | January 12th, 2024 In recent years, Barcelona has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. While 5 million people call the city home, over 32 million travelers visit each and every year. (It is actually one of the worst cities in the world for overtourism so visit in the […]
Santa Marta (and North Colombia) Travel Guide
Founded in 1525, Santa Marta was the first place the Spanish settled in Colombia. Today, it remains a busy port and one of the top places for Colombians to vacation. It’s also the gateway to some amazing destinations along the Caribbean coast. Most people who backpack through the city do so on their way to […]
The Not So Lost Year
Posted: 12/21/2021 | December 21st, 2021 At the end of 2020, I wrote about trying to recover what I called “the lost year” — the year in which I got COVID, saw all my businesses collapse, took out tons of loans to avoid bankruptcy, and, like everyone, had to put all my life plans (settling […]