Nomadic Matt's Tuesday Travel Update

Hey {NAME}, Greetings from Austin! This week I've settled into my old routine and have been cooking up a storm, connecting with friends, and catching up on sleep in my cozy bed. Triple win! Even though travel is on hold, the team and I over at FLYTE, our community nonprofit, have been working hard behind the scenes. FLYTE raises money to send high school students on overseas trips. So, like everything else in the world, it was messed up by COVID. I mean, you can't really send students on planes in the middle of a pandemic, right? But fate is funny and, in the middle of it all, opportunity came knocking! Over the last few months, we’ve been working with [Crabtree & Evelyn]( (yep, the bath and body brand!) and today we’re announcing that FLYTE is their official nonprofit partner! They’re donating $35,000 to FLYTE!!!!! (In addition to their generous support, they’re offering readers a discount on their first order with the code FLYTE10. [Just type in the code at checkout to save!]( When the company first reached out to our team, I was a bit confused as to why a beauty company would be interested in education and travel. But, after talking with their team about the company’s founder, Cyrus Harvey, I made the connection. Cyrus was a nomad back in the 1950s. He traveled the world and brought back soaps and beauty products he found on his travels to his home in Massachusetts (Go Boston!), started Crabtree & Evelyn, and the rest is history! Additionally, [today we are announcing our next school partner! We're sending a group of students from New Orleans to Puerto Rico!]( Of course, this trip won’t happen until it's safe for the kids to go but we wanted to start celebrating this monumental partnership! [Click here to learn more about FLYTE’s work with Crabtree & Evelyn and the group of students who are going on our next trip!]( 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: - [Travel Industry Talk: Latina Travel Experts]( (TODAY) - [YouTube & Vanlife Q&A with Hopscotch the Globe & Nomadic Matt]( - [How to Activate Your BIPOC Allyship in Travel & Beyond]( (9/17) - [Travel Prep During the Pandemic: How to Improve Your Future Travels]( (9/22) You can see our full list of over a dozen upcoming events (including some virtual happy hours) by [clicking here](. COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. This week on Patreon, we posted eight videos from The Nomadic Network and a new blog post. Plus, there's another blog post coming this Thursday that includes stories from my road trip I won't be sharing on our regular blog! Moreover, we're now offering annual memberships, which gives you 16% off (i.e. TWO FREE MONTHS!). Patreon gives exclusive content, talks, videos, and books. [So become an annual Patron and save!]( 2. Reminder: There's been a lot of new credit card offers lately so if you're looking to get a new card, [here's a list of my current favorite deals](. (Hilton and Chase have some great offers right now!) COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [The Social Dilemma: Our All-Embracing Addiction]( - If you have time, check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix. It paints a sobering picture of our addiction to social media! Please watch!! 2. [Meet the 1st Traveler in a Wheelchair to Visit All 7 Continents]( - My friend Cory from Curb Free with Cory Lee has just set a world record. Check out his inspiring story! 3. [The 20 Best Countries for Solo Travelers]( - Looking for some inspiration while you plan your next trip? Here's a list of awesome solo travel suggestions! 4. [How to Bring the Spirit of Travel Into Your Life During COVID]( - 10 travel experts share their tips and tricks for living a life of travel from home. NEW & UPDATED POSTS [Philanthropy & Travel: How One Business is Giving Back w/ FLYTE]( We're proud to announce FLYTE's new partnership with Crabtree & Evelyn, who is helping us send another class of students on a transformative trip abroad! [The Best Gear for Traveler]( Since we're all busy planning trips for when the pandemic ends, I thought I'd share my go-to list of budget-friendly travel gear. These practical, helpful items are things the team and I use whenever we're on the road. [A Love Letter to Maine]( Maine is a beautiful state full of delicious food, rugged coasts, and friendly locals. Here's why I loved about my time there - and why you should visit in the future! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends." - Maya Angelou *** As always, if you have any questions, just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States