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Nomadic Matt

16 Sep 2025, 20:06

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A 10 Day Itinerary Down Sweden’s Coast

There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather. With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the never-ending light that summer brings does not go to... The post A 10 Day Itinerary Down Sweden's Coast appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

26 Aug 2025, 00:18

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How to Explore Ludington, Michigan

This is a guest post by Raimee Iacofano from Raimeetravel. Growing up in Michigan, Ludington was THE place to be. Every summer, my family would pack up the car, blast some classic rock (think Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, and the occasional Lynyrd Skynyrd singalong), and head west for beach days, lighthouse climbs, and the BEST... The post How to Explore Ludington, Michigan appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

20 Aug 2025, 12:36

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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Review

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you fly Delta frequently and want to earn toward elite status while enjoying more travel perks than their Gold card offers but don't want to pay the high fee of... The post Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

20 Aug 2025, 12:14

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Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you fly a few times a year, you know the pain points: baggage fees that add up quickly, boarding last and finding no overhead bin space left, and earning miles... The post Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

20 Aug 2025, 11:49

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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Review

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. For Delta loyalists who want a VIP experience, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is your best option. I’m a huge fan of Delta and I fly them almost exclusively... The post Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

18 Aug 2025, 10:05

Travel

The Best Ruin Bars of Budapest

Ruin bars are all the rage in Budapest and have been around since the founding of Szimpla Kert, the mecca of all ruin bars, in 2002. These bars are built in Budapest’s old District VII neighborhood (the old Jewish quarter) in the ruins of abandoned buildings, stores, or lots. This neighborhood was left to decay... The post The Best Ruin Bars of Budapest appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

18 Aug 2025, 10:00

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My 31 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA

From sea to shining sea, the United States is a very diverse country – both when it comes to culture and natural beauty. I've traveled across the continental United States many times over (you never really realize how big Texas is until you drive through it. Damn that state is big!). I think, just on... The post My 31 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

17 Jun 2025, 12:07

Travel

Home and Travel: Why You Can’t Appreciate One Without the Other

I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the... The post Home and Travel: Why You Can't Appreciate One Without the Other appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

11 Jun 2025, 15:04

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American Express® Business Gold Card Review

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company. When you run a business, every dollar counts.... The post American Express® Business Gold Card Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

02 Jun 2025, 12:00

Travel

SafetyWing Travel Insurance Review

Budget travelers love saving money — myself included. But one of the expenses that we shouldn’t be cheap with is travel insurance. After over 17 years of traveling the world, I still never leave home without it. Why? Because I’ve seen firsthand how useful it can be — and how much money it can save.... The post SafetyWing Travel Insurance Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

30 May 2025, 12:38

Travel

14 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to See and Do in Paris

Paris is filled with famous attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, the catacombs, the Pantheon, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur. The list goes on. There are so many amazing sites here that you could spend days (heck, even weeks) just seeing the main, most well-known ones. But there’s more to Paris than the sites... The post 14 Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to See and Do in Paris appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

26 May 2025, 21:57

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The Platinum Card® from American Express Review

Advertiser Disclosure Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. The Platinum Card® from American Express is the OG of premium travel cards. Since its launch in the 1980s, it’s always been known for its exclusivity, suite of perks,... The post The Platinum Card® from American Express Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

20 May 2025, 13:36

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The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Review

Advertiser Disclosure Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Over the past nineteen years as a business owner, I’ve used countless business cards. Some have been amazing and elevated both my travel and my business. Others have been…well,... The post The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

19 May 2025, 12:00

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How to Travel on a Budget

Travel has become really expensive. Post-COVID, the entire world seems to be traveling again and prices just keep rising. I am astonished at how high they have gotten. But it's a product of rising costs and out-of-control demand. Everyone just wants to travel. We're all looking for an escape. Fortunately, it's not all bad. Airfare... The post How to Travel on a Budget appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

30 Apr 2025, 13:53

Travel

My Daily Drop Pro Review

I’m a big fan of Daily Drop. It’s a points, miles, travel, and credit card newsletter created by my friends, Kara and Nate (they run a big YouTube channel of the same name). Daily Drop keeps you informed about the latest news and information around points & miles, as well as updates across the airline... The post My Daily Drop Pro Review appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

28 Apr 2025, 14:00

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My Best 51 Travel Tips to Make You the World’s Savviest Traveler

Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. eventually, after many lessons learned, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. Use these tips to become a savvier traveler and to avoid all the mistakes that I made! The post My Best 51 Travel Tips to Make You the World's Savviest Traveler appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

22 Apr 2025, 12:34

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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii

When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and have discussions with my history teacher, even as young as 13. In short, I was... The post The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

21 Apr 2025, 13:11

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How to Overcome Being Alone When You Travel

Traveling alone can be a big fear for people - especially introverts like me. But when you travel, you never have to be alone. You'll meet plenty of people and in this post, I explain how. The post How to Overcome Being Alone When You Travel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

21 Apr 2025, 12:30

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Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think

Don't think you have the time to travel? This article breaks down that myth and highlights all the ways to travel when you have limited time. The post Cubicle Nation: You Have More Travel Time Than You Think appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

07 Apr 2025, 13:01

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Where I Find the Best Travel Deals

There are incredible travel deals happening all the time. In this post, I share with you where I go to get the best flight, hotel, tour deals when I'm looking to travel - and the one site that you should never ever use when you are planning a trip! The post Where I Find the Best Travel Deals appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

07 Apr 2025, 12:00

Travel

17 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel

No matter how cheap we want to be, travel requires some money. There’s no way to avoid that, so in order to save for our trips, we need to cut our expenses. Here are some simple and creative ways to cut your expenses, make money, and get on the road sooner! The post 17 Ways to Cut Your Expenses and Have More Money for Travel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

31 Mar 2025, 12:00

Travel

How to Find Cheap Hotels (And Which Sites to Use!)

As much as I love staying in hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel. They are clean and quiet and feature comfy beds, strong showers, and lots of soap I can take for later. The downside is they are expensive. Wondering how to find the best deals? I've got you covered. The post How to Find Cheap Hotels (And Which Sites to Use!) appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

29 Mar 2025, 12:56

Travel

Now is the Best Time to Travel

Travel makes for a great break when you are feeling low. Whether you take a weekend, a week, a month, or a year, just getting out and doing something different can recharge the batteries. The excitement, the fun, and the new places you see give you more energy and bring you back into focus. The post Now is the Best Time to Travel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

25 Mar 2025, 11:57

Travel

My New Book on Budget Travel is Available Now!

Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book will help you travel on a budget. The last edition of the book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has... The post My New Book on Budget Travel is Available Now! appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

18 Mar 2025, 08:00

Travel

Everyone Says I’m Running Away

I’m not sure why, but there is this perception out there that anyone who travels long-term and isn’t interested in settling down or getting a conventional job must be running away from something. In this post, I explain what I'm running away from... The post Everyone Says I'm Running Away appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

17 Mar 2025, 11:00

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What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing

Over the years, what I carry in my bag has changed a lot. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects the fact that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road in 2006. And trust me, there is a lot to learn! The post What I Pack for My Travels: Your Guide to Packing appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

11 Mar 2025, 13:00

Travel

How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free

There are so many ways you can travel for virtually free. You don't need a lot of money to begin. Even if you don't earn a lot or have debt, there are ways to go overseas still. If you feel that no matter what you do you will never get ahead by saving money, follow this guide to ultimate travel frugality and see the world on the ultra-cheap. The post How to Travel Cheap: 16 Ways to Travel for Cheap or Free appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

09 Mar 2025, 11:00

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12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel

Not all hostels are made equally. After having stayed in hundreds of hostels over the years, I've come to understand the difference between a good hostel and a great one. Most importantly, I know how to avoid those hostels which probably should be avoided. Follow these guidelines to find the best hostels and get the most out of your stay! The post 12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

05 Mar 2025, 13:00

Travel

9 Destinations Under $50 A Day

We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there's some trip we are always thinking about. One of the things that keeps a lot of people from achieving that dream is money. Saving money to travel can be an uphill battle but travel is not as expensive as you... The post 9 Destinations Under $50 A Day appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

04 Mar 2025, 13:00

Travel

How to Eat Cheap Around the World

Food is such an integral part of so many cultures that to skip out on meals when you travel is to miss a huge part of traveling. I’m always disappointed when I meet travelers who cook all their meals in a hostel kitchen. It is possible to eat out on a budget, and I'll show you how! But many travelers have a valid concern when it comes to food — eating out all the time is expensive. Imagine if you ate out every day — your food budget would be astronomical! The post How to Eat Cheap Around the World appeared...

Nomadic Matt

04 Mar 2025, 12:00

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The Secret to Long Term Traveling

You might wonder how I manage to travel and if I am holding something back. Am I leaving something out? What is my secret to escaping the cubicle and being a nomad? Did I win the lottery? Do I have a trust fund? There must be something that makes me so special. In this post, I finally spill the beans. The post The Secret to Long Term Traveling appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

Nomadic Matt

03 Mar 2025, 13:00

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Get Our Travel Journal to Record Your Travels!

One of the best souvenirs I have from my first trip around the world is the journal I kept over those 18 months. Having captured my thoughts and feelings as I traveled has allowed me to relive that trip over and over again in the years since. Memories fade, so being able to relive events... The post Get Our Travel Journal to Record Your Travels! appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.