Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Hello from Los Angeles! Yup, I'm still here. What was supposed to be a quick four-day visit has turned into a 10-day trip. I originally came here to film for some brands and, in true Hollywood fashion, all the dates changed last minute so it just made sense to stay. But that's ok because I love LA! [I used to hate the city](. A few visits back, I realized why: Los Angeles isn’t built for tourists. Yes, tourists come here. Yes, there are a lot of touristy things to do here. But it’s not like other places where you can explore a long list of attractions, get around easily, and develop a "feel" for the city in a short period of time. No, the sprawling nature of Los Angeles, the traffic and cost of getting around, the lack of a city center, and the transient nature of its inhabitants make it a bad "tourist" city. To get to know Los Angeles, you have to live there. It’s found in the day-to-day pace of the city. Los Angeles is a place you just "be" in. The next time you don't vibe with a place, ask yourself, "What if the beauty of this place is found in just doing nothing in particular? What if I just be?" Cities are, after all, built for the needs of their residents, not tourists. So, as you travel this summer, don't try to make places conform to you. Let them take your hand and guide you around. Throw away the long list of things to do and just be. You might end up turning a place you initially hate into one of your favorite spots in the world. UPCOMING FREE EVENTS We have lots of virtual events coming up. Here are some happening soon: - [How to Optimize Your Website for SEO (Beyond Keywords)]( - [How to Climb Africa's Highest Peak: Mount Kilimanjaro]( (6/16) - [Instagram: 20+ Must Do's for Travel Creators to Win]( (6/28) - [Working Seasonally So You Can Travel Cheaper & Longer]( (6/30) We also have a bunch of in-person events coming up, including [Boston]( (6/1), [LA]( (6/8), [Seattle]( (6/8), [NYC]( (6/9), and [Portland]( (6/16). LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. LAST CALL FOR THIS CARD: The Chase Sapphire Preferred is currently offering a HUGE welcome offer of 80,000 points. This offer ends TODAY! [Click here to learn more and get it before it's gone!]( 2. OUR JUNE BOOK CLUB: For our next book, we're reading How to Be a Family: The Year I Dragged My Kids Around the World to Find a New Way to Be Together. It's a heartwarming and very funny memoir all about family travel. [Join us on June 29th as we chat with author Dan Kois about the book!]( 3. LAST CHANCE TO SAVE ON OUR TOURS! TOMORROW (6/1) is the last day to get $500 off plus one free night of accommodation when you join one of our fall group tours. Here are the tours we still have available (Morocco & Oaxaca are sold out): - [Jordan]( (September 2 – September 12) - [Italy]( (September 22 – October 5) - [Spain]( (October 7 – October 19 AND we have 1 spot in our dorm for [our summer Romania trip](. Book that last-minute trip and join me as we explore Romania together! I'll be the guide on that trip! 4. VISITING EUROPE THIS SUMMER? HostelPass can save you up to 25% on the best hostels in Europe and also has discounts on dozens of city tours, museums, and transportation around the continent. [Explore all of the discounts they have on offer at hostelpass.co and use code TNN30 to get 30% off!]( NM+ UPDATE: MAY GIVEAWAY This month, we're giving away a $100 Amazon gift card so you can stock up on summer reads! 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. [Delta to 'Strategically Decrease' Flights This Summer]( - Delta (along with other airlines) is cutting flights this summer so prepare for cancelations (and high prices)! 2. [Ryan Reynolds Made a Hilarious Spoof Safety Video for British Airways]( - Finally, an airline safety video I can get behind! Watch this! 3. [High Speed Train Between Paris and Berlin Could Start Operating as Soon as 2023]( - Europe is adding even more high-speed trains (I wish we did the same here in the US!). NEW BLOG POSTS [How to Stay Safe in Mexico as a Solo Female Traveler]( Mexico is an amazing country. But is it safe? Solo female travel expert Kristin Addis shares her expert tips and advice to help you stay safe in Mexico on your next trip! [The Best Walking Tours in Amsterdam]( Heading to Amsterdam this summer? Here are my favorite walking tours in the city, including both free and paid options as well as tasty food tours! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "It is pointless to embark on any journey if you do not believe yourself worthy of the destination." - Anthon St. Maarten *** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States