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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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Hello! I’m Nomadic Matt!

As a travel writer, I try everything to make sure you don’t get scammed. Over the years, I’ve tried hundreds of companies during my travels. Some have been great, some have been awful. If you want the best companies to use when planning your trips, use my list of vetted and reliable favorites. I use all these companies when I am booking and planning my own trips so you know they’re good!

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How to Travel the World on $75 a Day

Want to travel more for less? Pick up a copy of my New York Times bestselling guide to budget travel and never overpay for travel again! With this book, you’ll get an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to planning a trip on a budget. And, with super detailed sections to regions around the globe, you’ll be able to navigate every region around the world like a pro!

This book takes all the knowledge from this website and puts it all into one place with even more details and resources! And it’s not just for long-term travelers either. The tactics and strategies you’ll learn apply to a trip of any length of time!

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Hello! I’m Nomadic Matt!

As a travel writer, I try everything to make sure you don’t get scammed. Over the years, I’ve tried hundreds of companies during my travels. Some have been great, some have been awful. If you want the best companies to use when planning your trips, use my list of vetted and reliable favorites. I use all these companies when I am booking and planning my own trips so you know they’re good!