Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

= = {NAME}, ​ Greetings from Miami! I'm here briefly for some R&R. I needed a break from the rain in NYC. Some sun, sand, and surf was what the doctor (me) ordered. I got here Sunday and leave tomorrow. My time here is all about catching up on sun, reading, seeing friends, and getting some sleep. ​ As the summer travel season approaches, a lot of people have been emailing me about finding cheap flights. Now, this summer, flights are going to be expensive. No matter where you are in the world, you're likely to pay even more than you did last year. ​ If you're traveling anytime between now and September, I'd start looking at flights. The demand is just as high as last year, which means flights will be full and prices will be high so you're going to want to book even earlier than you normally would. ​ Last week, we hosted a webinar with Scott Keyes from [Going.com]() about strategies for getting cheap airfare. We had more than 900 people sign-up and since so many of you are asking about flight prices, [I want to share the replay here so you can watch the conversation](. It will answer a lot of questions about finding cheap flights. ​ Also, [SafetyWing](=)(my favorite travel insurance company) has launched an amazing giveaway where one lucky winner will get a one-month workcation in Mexico City! ​ The winner will get one month of coliving in Mexico City, round-trip tickets, and SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance! To enter, either log into your SafetyWing account or [register using this link](=). You can enter the giveaway for free and have until May 16th to participate! ​ And, finally, I'm speaking at [The Travel Summit]( next week in Toronto. It's a conference all about points and miles. Then, in May, I'll be speaking at [TravelCon in Portland](. Both conferences are great and I'd love to see you there! ​ UPCOMING FREE WEBINARS ​[Everything You Need to Know About Travel Insurance]( - Have questions about picking the right policy for your trip? Join our FREE webinar with Insure My Trip and find out everything you need to know! The event is on April 30th at 7pm EDT. [You can sign up here](. ​ UPDATED PLANNING RESOURCES Planning a trip? Here's a handful of updated articles that will help you make the most out of your next trip: ​ - ​[16 EASY Steps to Plan Your Next Trip]()​ - ​[What I Pack for My Travels](​ - ​[How to Buy the Best Travel Insurance](​ - ​[61 Travel Tips to Make You a Savvy Traveler](=)​ - ​[How to Become a Housesitter & Get Free Accommodation](​ - ​[How to ALWAYS Find a Cheap Flight](​ - ​[23 Ways to Cut Your Expenses & Have More Money for Travel](=)​ - ​[My Ultimate Europe Budget Guide](​ - ​[How to Legally Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days]()​ ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [Thailand Has a Plan to Contain the Monkey Mayhem in Lopburi](=) - Thailand is finally doing something about the monkeys in Lopburi (which is good because they are aggressive!). ​ 2. [Want to Turn a Layover Into a Trip?]( - Here are 8 tips to help you make the most of your next layover. ​ 3. [Airbnb is Coming for Our Rural Communities. Is That a Good Thing?]( - A great read about the risks of Airbnb expanding into rural communities. ​ 4. [Why It's Time for Tourism to End the Disneyification of Africa]( - This is a wonderful article by my friend Lily on tourism in Africa. ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[L’Appart, by David Lebovitz]() - Since I'm heading back to Paris this summer, I wanted to share this humorously written, insightful book. Lebovitz is a well-known travel writer who writes prolifically about Paris. He’s like a Parisian Bill Bryson and is able to really peel back the layers of life in Paris to show what it is actually like living in the City of Light. [Get it on Amazon]() | [Get it on Bookshop]() ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[How to Plan a Trip: A Month-By-Month Guide]()​ Planning a trip can be daunting. Here's a month-by-month trip planning breakdown so you can plan your next trip with confidence! ​ ​[TravelCon is Back!](​ ¢Â€Â‹ TravelCon is back! Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 travel conference in Portland, Oregon! ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "If happiness is the goal — and it should be, then adventures should be a priority." - Richard Branson ​ *** ​ As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. ​ Sincerely, ​ Nomadic Matt ​ P.S. - Booking a trip soon? Here are some resources to use: - Book your flight with [Skyscanner](=). - Book your hostel with [Hostelworld](). - Book your hotel with [Booking.com](). - Book your travel insurance with [SafetyWing](. - Book your day tours with [Get Your Guide](). - Book your car rental with [Discover Cars](=). - Check out the [best travel credit cards](). 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