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Getting Inspired
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How to Save For a Trip
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How to Plan Your Trip
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Family & Senior Travel

Hello! I’m Nomadic Matt!

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Welcome! Every day I wake up with one goal in mind: “How can I help other people travel better for less?” My mission is to help you realize your travel dreams by making you a smarter, more informed traveler.

Since 2008, I’ve helped tens of millions of people save money, travel more, and have a more authentic experience in the destinations they visit. Everything I teach you here, I do myself! You will get the tips, tricks, and tools you need to have the trip of your dreams — without breaking the bank!

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My Favorite Travel Companies

As a traveler, I’m always looking for companies I can trust and get great service from. Over the years, I’ve tested hundreds of companies to find my favorites. Some have been great, some have been awful. If you want the best companies to use when planning your trips, especially for flights, car rental, and credit cards, I’ve found a few I think are great — and I can’t wait to tell you about them. They are great!

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Books & Destination Guides

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How to Travel the World on $75 a Day

Want to travel — and see the world? It’s completely possible. This book is the ultimate guide to budget travel and shows everything from saving money when booking flights, accommodation, and more. It also shows how to travel on a budget in different countries, including Asia, Europe, and South America. It’s the ultimate guide to budget travel and how to travel the world for less.

I’ve been traveling for 15+ years and this book has been updated and packed full of the newest advice and tips. The proven methods and strategies will help you travel smarter, cheaper, and longer. This book is the ultimate guide to budget travel and the art of long-term travel.

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Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home

This book is a memoir of my years backpacking around the world and the lessons I learned along the way. It’s about the sacrifices I made, the people I met, the places I went, and the things I learned. It’s the story of how I became a nomad and how I found my home in the world.

It’s also my personal travel guide, packed with advice and collection of thoughts, stories, and stories from the road meant to convey the experience of what it’s like to truly live, work, and travel the world. It’s about the life that’s always out there and the stories and adventures that await outside of a 9 to 5. It’s my open-hearted memoir and travel guide to inspire you to travel more.

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Destination Guidebooks

I’ve written a few destination guidebooks that will help you travel cheaper, better, and smarter. Unlike other guidebooks, these are specifically written for budget travelers. They contain detailed tips, advice, and insider information on everything from the best places to stay, what to do, and the best time to visit, along with tons of local tips to help you travel smarter.

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