Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from Los Angeles! With my trip to Brazil canceled, I had a giant hole in my travel schedule so I decided to come to LA. I’ve grown to really love the city over the years. I went hiking in Griffith Park, saw some live music, visited new museums, and went to the Getty (one of my favorite art museums in the city). I have a few more things planned before I head home on Wednesday. (I'll be updating our LA guide and will send it next week!) Speaking of which, you won't see a lot of new posts this month. I haven't traveled recently (so I have nothing to write about) and we're in the midst of setting up our 2022 goals. We have a lot of things coming out this year — and a lot of changes we're making to the website — so this month is really just prep time. I'll be sharing some exciting updates soon (hint: it involves group tours). But, until then, check out our upcoming virtual events, new community updates, and cool stories below! 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]( (TODAY) - [Seniors Traveling Independently]( (1/13) - [How to Have a Ridiculously Memorable Vacation]( (1/25) - [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. 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). 3. 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! 4. LOVE TO READ? Each month, I send out a list of 2-5 books I think are worth checking out. Travel, sci-fi, history, personal development — I read it all! [Click here to get my suggestions sent directly to your inbox (it's free!).]( 5. WANT TO TEXT? Come text me and talk travel, movies, books, and whatever else you feel like. You can reach me at +1 617-284-0863 (US/Canada only. No Whatsapp). 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 - Monthly Q&As - Free access to our blogging courses - And much, much more! [So, click here to learn more and become a member today!]( COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [As-Salt: The Middle East's City of Tolerance and Generosity]( - This city in Jordan was named "place of tolerance and urban hospitality" by UNESCO. 2. [The Hippie Trail: How Lonely Planet Was Born]( - A really neat interactive history of the Hippie Trail and how it launched the Lonely Planet empire. 3. [Why European Airlines Are Flying Empty Planes]( - A depressing look at outdated regulations and the environmental cost of COVID. 4. [Is Travel Blogging Dead?]( - I share my thoughts on the state of travel blogging with Cristina from My Little World of Travelling. 5. [Long-Term Travel Tips with Nomadic Matt]( - In this interview with Ben from The Sabbatical Guide, I share some tips and advice on how to make long-term travel possible. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." - Dolly Parton *** 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