Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from NYC! In a few hours, I’m hopping across the pond to head to Paris for Bastille Day (praying there are no delays) before leading our new Europe tours! I’ll be sharing a lot on social media along the way so be sure to follow me on [Instagram]( [TikTok]( and [Twitter]( Today, I want to share some big, BIG, BIGLY news: [We just revamped our entire TNN website to make it a social network]( Two and a half years ago, we launched [The Nomadic Network]( in order to connect this community of travelers in real life. We wanted to inspire and educate and take this online community offline! Our goal was to create an inclusive travel community with chapters around the world that host monthly meet-ups. Though COVID put a wrench in our plans, I’m excited to announce we're finally there! Our in-person events are happening again, our chapters are growing, and, now, our website is what we wanted it to be: a social platform for travelers to connect with each other, make friends, create a profile, join groups, and more. When you join, you’ll be part of a community of travelers who get you and your desire to run off to random destinations around the world.                                             As part of our launch, we’re giving away a $250 flight voucher to one of our members! [So come learn more about TNN, create your profile, and get a chance to win a cool prize in the process!]( UPCOMING FREE EVENTS We have lots of virtual events coming up. Here are some happening soon: - [Ecotourism in the Dominican Republic]( (7/19) - [How to Create a Killer Brand Experience]( (7/21) - [An Expert Guide to Europe's Best Hostels]( (7/26) - [How to Set Goals (When You've Come Up Short in the Past)]( (7/28) - [A Guide to Long-Term Backpacking]( (8/9) We also have a bunch of in-person events coming up, including [Seattle]( (7/13), [San Diego]( (7/14), [Indianapolis]( (7/18), [NOLA]( (7/19), and [Boston]( (7/19). LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Check out [our comprehensive travel resource page]( for all our suggested companies. These companies will find you the best deals and who I use when I travel. Additionally, [check out one of my destination guides too](. I wrote guides to a few destinations. (They're like Lonely Planet but better!) 2. WANT TO GET MORE INTO TRAVEL HACKING? My friend Ricky from Prince of Travel is hosting an epic travel conference in Toronto this October. There will be sessions on travel hacking, budget travel, digital nomadism, and more! [Click here to learn more](. Use code NOMADICMATT to get $50 CAD off your ticket! 3. HEADING TO EUROPE THIS SUMMER? [Don't miss our free event all about Europe's best hostels!]( You'll learn how to pick a good hostel, how to save money, and why hostels are good for travelers of all ages. 4. COME TRAVEL WITH US! We have some last-minute openings on two of our tours. These tours are more than just tours though — they are an experience. We use our connections and expertise to connect you with locals and get off the beaten path in ways other tours can't. Come grab one of these last spots: - [Oaxaca (September 11-17th)]( - 1 spot left - [Jordan (September 2-12th)]( - 1 spot left NM+ UPDATE: JULY GIVEAWAY This month, we're giving away a two-year premium membership to [Scott's Cheap Flights]( so the winner can find an awesome flight deal to make their dream trip a reality! 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. [To Discover Wild America, Follow Bigfoot’s Mythical Steps]( - A neat look at the wild landscapes where investigators hunt for Bigfoot. 2. [Win a Free Flight with Worldpackers]( - Sign up to Worldpackers, a travel volunteering website, by July 31st and have a chance to win $800 towards a flight. 3. [What It's Like to Land on the World's Shortest Commercial Runway]( - As someone who is afraid of flying, I'll be skipping a visit here but it's a cool story regardless! NEW BLOG POSTS [BIG NEWS: Our New Travel Website is LIVE!]( Our new travel community website for The Nomadic Network is live. Sign up today to make friends, attend events, and level up your travels! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within." - Lillian Smith *** 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). 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