Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from New Orleans! Since we last chatted, I spent a few days in Pensacola where I did nothing but read and sit on the beach. It was exactly what the doctor ordered! (Thanks everyone who suggested Peg Leg Pete’s. That place was a vibe.) Now, I’m about two days from home, filled with ideas on places and topics to write about. Last week, [we announced our fall tours](. Our Oaxaca tour is sold out and we’re working to add another departure for that later in the year for anyone who missed out but..... We have some spots on the other tours ([Morocco]( [Jordan]( [Spain]( and [Italy]( so come join us!! We’re packing these tours full of experiences that will give you insights into the people and cultures we visit. I’m working with all the people I’ve met over my years as a travel writer to curate a unique experience for you. These tours won't be like anything else you'll find out there. And, if I’m not on the trip, one of our team members will be on every tour so you'll always be in good hands. If you book before June 1st, you’ll get $500 off the price AND one extra night of accommodation. And, if you want to come to Europe this summer, we have ONE more spot on our [Romania tour]( and a spot on our [Western Europe tour]( this July and August. (We had a last-minute cancellation on each.) I’m leading these tours and will show you around all my favorite spots in these places. It’s going to be really fun and I'm super excited to be guiding tours again. Take the leap, book that last-minute trip, and let’s go on an adventure. UPCOMING FREE EVENTS We have lots of amazing virtual events coming up. Here are some happening soon: - [Turn Ordinary Places into Memorable Destinations]( (5/26) - [How to Optimize Your Website for SEO (Beyond Keywords)]( - [How to Climb Africa's Highest Peak: Mount Kilimanjaro]( (6/16) - [Working Seasonally So You Can Travel Cheaper & Longer]( (6/30) - [How to Create a Killer Brand Experience]( (7/21) We also have a bunch of in-person events coming up, including [Singapore (5/18)]( [Denver (5/19)]( and [Washington DC]( (5/26). LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. WONDERING HOW TO START TRAVEL HACKING? If you're new to travel hacking and want to learn how you can travel for free, check out [our post on travel hacking 101](. It covers all the basics so you can start earning free travel today! 2. HAVE A GREAT GUEST POST IDEA? We're now accepting guest posts on select topics. If you're a blogger or travel writer, [check out this list]( and send us your pitch! 3. OUR NEXT AUTHOR EVENT IS NEXT WEEK: This month, we're reading From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. It's a super incredible, heartwarming book about love, food, and Italy. It's one of my top reads of the year. [Join us on May 25th as we chat with author Tembi Locke about the book!]( NM+ UPDATE: MAY GIVEAWAY This month, we're giving away a $100 Amazon gift card so you can stock up on summer reads! With travel season around the corner, having a store of great travel reads is a must. (If you love to read, you can find all my favorite books [here]( Nomadic Matt Plus is our premium community that comes with: - Members-only content - Exclusive travel discounts from global travel brands - Free copies of my print books and destination guidebooks - Monthly prizes (like above!) - Free access to our blogging courses - Monthly presentations and Q&As - And so much more! [Click here to learn more about becoming a member!]( STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [European Union Will Drop its Mask Mandate for Flights and Airports]( - Europe continues to ease COVID restrictions as the summer travel season begins. 2. [Where to Stay in Central America for a Sustainable Adventure]( - A list of stunning bucket-list-worthy accommodations in Central America. 3. [Battery-Powered Greek Island Bets on Green Future]( - The Greek island of Tilos is at the forefront of Greece's green movement. 4. [Find Cheap Airfare Every Time]( - Some quick tips for finding a cheap flight from Scott Keyes of Scott's Cheap Flights. NEW BLOG POSTS [The Best Walking Tours in Athens]( Heading to Athens this summer? Here's a list of the best walking tours in the city so you can save money and have a deeper, more authentic visit to the Greek capital! [The Best Walking Tours in Madrid]( Madrid is a massive, lively, and fun city with tons to see and do. Here's a list of the best walking tours in the city so you can see the sights without breaking the bank! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Own only what you can always carry with you: known languages, known countries, known people. Let your memory be your travel bag." - Alexandr Solzhenit *** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt P.S. -  Leaving soon? Use these helpful links to book your trip: - Get your flight with [Skyscanner]( - Get your hostel with [Hostelworld]( - Get your accommodation with [Booking.com]( - Get your travel insurance with [Safety Wing]( (under 70) or [Insure My Trip]( (over 70) - Need a new travel rewards card? [Here are my current faves!]( (U.S. only) - Book a tour with [Intrepid Travel]( - Need something else? Check out my favorite companies on [my resource page](. I personally use all the companies listed (here or on the resources page). By booking through these links, the small commission we earn helps us keep content up to date, run events, create new guides, and maintain the website. 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