Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday (We're Hiring)

{NAME}, Happy New Year! The Earth made it another year around the sun and we made it through the holidays with our families! When I last wrote, I was on my way to Brazil. Well, I never made it. I tested positive for COVID right before my departure (yes, I got COVID for a second time) so wasn't able to go. Instead, I spent the holidays catching up on work, watching Marvel shows, playing a lot of chess, and mapping out my goals for 2022. This weekend, I'm heading to Los Angeles to visit some friends and update our Los Angeles travel guide. Then I'm going back to Austin. And then...I'm not sure. I might road trip around Texas and visit some state and national parks or drive to the Florida panhandle and check out the beaches there (I've never been). It’s hard to say — but that’s a future Matt problem. Today Matt is excited to be back and get started on all the wonderful improvements we’re bringing to you in 2022! It’s going to be a good year! UPCOMING FREE EVENTS We have a lot of awesome virtual events coming up! They're free and you'll learn a lot. Here are some happening soon: - [Advanced Travel Hacking: Reward Stacking]( (1/11) - [Seniors Traveling Independently]( (1/13) - [How to Have a Ridiculously Memorable Vacation]( (1/25) - [Live From New Orleans: A Taste of Wanderfest]( (1/27) - [Living & Working in Japan as an English Teacher]( (1/27) - [Paris Tips From a Local]( (2/3) - [Housesitting: Living Like a Local]( (2/8) - [How to Support Black Businesses as You Travel]( (2/15) For a full list of events, [check out TNN's website](. LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. THIS MONTH'S BOOK CLUB: We're reading The Caliph's House by Tahir Shah. Tahir is one of my favorite travel writers and this book is one of the best I have ever read. Come join us to talk with Tahir on January 26th! [You can sign up here](. 2. LOOKING TO LEVEL UP YOUR BLOG? Our [Superstar Blogging course]( can show you the ropes and teach you everything you need to succeed online. It takes you behind the scenes of how I run this website and gives you all my strategies and tactics for success. 3. PLANNING YOUR NEXT TRIP? [Check out all my top companies to help you save money](. We just added [HostelPass]( a card that gives you up to 20% off hostels throughout Europe (I've always wanted a pass like this so I'm glad one finally exists). 4. WANT TO EARN FREE FLIGHTS THIS YEAR? [Download my free travel hacking PDF]( and learn how you can earn free flights and hotel stays without having to do any extra spending! NM+ UPDATE: JANUARY GIVEAWAY This month, we're giving away 5 books to one of our NM+ members! If you win, you'll be able to pick 5 books of your choosing from Amazon or Bookshop (under $150 USD). Nomadic Matt Plus is our premium community that comes with: - Members-only travel content - Recordings of our TNN events - Exclusive travel discounts - Free copies of my books and destination guides - Monthly prizes [So, click here to learn more and become a member today!]( BIG NEWS: WE'RE HIRING!We're looking for a new Chapter Manager to help us manage and grow our meet-up and events program. You’ll help our director grow our chapters to new cities and college campuses, plan and execute live & virtual events, and make sure our chapter leaders are supported to best serve our community of travelers. So, if you're looking for a new gig and would like to work with us, [click here to learn more and apply.]( COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [Hawaii is Rethinking Tourism. Here's What That Means For You]( - After battling overtourism for years, Hawaii is pivoting towards sustainable tourism. 2. [25+ Amazing Travel Books and Memoirs by Black Female Authors]( - An inspiring list of travel reads to kickstart your new year! 3. [As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts]( - A look at the cool stuff going on outside Copenhagen's city center (and some ideas for your next visit). 4. [The Older Backpackers Rewriting the Travel Rulebook]( - A neat look at older travelers who have embraced the long-term travel lifestyle. 5. [Meet the 19-Year-Old On Track to Becoming the Youngest Person to Fly Around the World]( - Zara Rutherford is aiming to become the youngest solo female pilot in history. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus *** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt P.S. - Are you on social media? Come join me there for whacky updates and pictures: - [Instagram]( for real-time pictures and stories! - [Twitter]( for travel news, insights, and bad dad jokes! - [Facebook]( for longer updates, news, and other cool stuff! [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States