Nomadic Matt's Tuesday Travel Update

Hey {NAME}, Greetings from the Finger Lakes region of New York! Last week, I decided it was time to head back to Austin. Rather than continue traveling around New England, I cut my trip short, spent a final week with my parents, and started the journey home. While I'm nervous about going back to a COVID hotspot, after over two months away, I really want to be back in my bed, lounging on my couch with a book, cooking in my kitchen, and drinking all my loose leaf tea. Home beckons and my heart is telling me it's time. And you have to listen to your heart, right? After all, a couple of weeks ago, I talked about that exact point. I'm in the Finger Lakes for a few days, then off to NYC and then DC. After that, I'm going to spend time hiking in the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains before my final long drive to Austin. (All in all, it will take me about two weeks.) My time in Maine reinspired me and I'm just ready to get home, write, and make the best of this new world we live in. Travel is still inspirational even in these weird times. UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAVEL EVENTS We're still hosting a ton of awesome, inspiring, and informative virtual events to keep you entertained and engaged during the pandemic. Here are the events happening this week: - [Cuba: How to Immerse Yourself in the Culture]( (TODAY) - [How to Move to France Q&A]( (8/19) - [What Is It Like to Teach & Live in South Korea]( (8/20) You can see our full list of over a dozen upcoming events (including some virtual happy hours) by [clicking here](. COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. REMINDER: Rafi Nova, a family-owned design company, has chosen FLYTE (our travel nonprofit) as their partner for August! On top of donating 5,000 face masks to our partner schools, Rafi Nova will also generously donate 1% of August's revenue to FLYTE. To support this new partnership, you can [shop here](. Use code FLYTE10 for 10% off. Please feel free to pass our code along to your friends and family so we can maximize the impact of this generous donation! 2. TOMORROW, August 19th at 4pm EST, I'm hosting a FREE webinar on how to grow an online business. I'll be giving tips on social media, SEO, and newsletters! I'll be sharing what we do on our website. And don't worry if you can't make it. [Sign up anyways as I'll be recording it for those who can't attend!]( 3. There's been a lot of new credit card offers lately so if you're looking to dip your toes back into the points and miles game, [here's a list of my current favorite deals](. COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [Medieval Wine Windows are Re-Opening in Italy]( - Wine windows, first developed in the Middle Ages, are back! And all I think is why doesn't the rest of the world do this? 2. [These People of Color Transformed US Parks]( - The untold history of black soldiers and their vital contributions to American national parks. 3. [Visiting Japan's Most Misunderstood City]( - One teenager's thoughtful reflections on life in Hiroshima 75 years after the atomic bomb was dropped. 4. [This Island is in Trouble]( - A sobering look at Thailand's struggling tourism industry. NEW & UPDATED POSTS [Why Don't More Black American Women Travel Solo?]( Not everyone has the same opportunities to travel. This guest post highlights some common obstacles black women face when it comes to solo travel. [How to Spend 48 Hours in Oslo]( Oslo is one of Europe's most underrated and under-visited capitals. Here's my suggested itinerary for a short visit to this fun Nordic city! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller *** As always, if you have any questions, just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt P.S. - The travel industry isn't going to recover for a long time but, thanks to this community, we've been able to continue running and providing you content! If you'd like to help us survive these difficult times while getting exclusive content, [please check out our Patreon](. Your support continues to help us keep the lights on. You'll get stories not shared on the regular blog, input on the content we create, travel photos, live Q&As, free guides, courses, and a bunch of other perks. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States