Nomadic Matt’s Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from NYC! I'm back in the States after 6 weeks in Europe. I'm here for 10 days before heading to Austin and then to Oaxaca for our next group trip! (If you're in NYC tonight, [we're hosting a meet-up at 7pm]( +1's are welcome.) As much as I love exploring the world, I love the routine home brings. (I know I say that after every big trip.) I think all the nomads I know feel the same way. Travel allows you to see home with new eyes and appreciate the little things more: the joy of sitting on a couch with a good book, that feeling of walking into a space that is yours, friends who know you, shopkeepers who know your order, the feeling of the familiar. Sure, home is different every time you return because you're different every time you come back. Travel changes you...but it also allows you to notice the little things you might not have noticed before when you were a different you. For me, coming home always reinvigorates me about cooking, health, and fitness. It reminds me to make home an extension of my travels. Coming home doesn't have to be the end of a trip but a place where you extend that travel mindset of finding new things to do and people to meet and adventures to go on. Home does not have to be boring. The more we remember that, the more adventure we can find in everyday living. UPCOMING FREE EVENTS We have lots of virtual events coming up. Here are some happening soon: - [Virtual Meetup for Bloggers & Writers]( (9/8) - [How to Create Unique Travel Itineraries]( (9/13) - [Slow Travel, Language Learning & Personal Growth]( (9/15) - [Travel Hacking: The Good, the Bad, & the In-Between]( (9/27) We also have a bunch of in-person events coming up soon too: [Indianapolis]( (TODAY), [NYC]( (TODAY), [Monterey Bay]( (9/1), [Los Angeles]( (9/8), and [Washington DC]( (9/11). LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. OUR UPCOMING Q&A WITH ROLF POTTS IS NEXT WEEK! Join us next week (Sept 7th) as we sit down with travel writer Rolf Potts to talk about his massively popular book Vagabonding. We'll cover writing, long-term travel, and more!  [Click here to sign up for this free event.]( 2. CARD DEAL EXPIRATION ALERT! A few card offers are expiring TOMORROW so [click here to see my updated list of best card offers]( and get them before they go. They are hotel card offers so if you want some free places to stay, these cards are for you! (U.S. only) And if you are new to travel hacking, [download my free primer to learn how to get started](. 3. HEADING TO EUROPE SOON? [Check out this guest post I wrote]( for Benny from Fluent in 3 Months all about picking a tour company for your next trip to Europe. WE'RE HIRING A CHAPTER MANAGER FOR TNN!We're looking for a highly-motivated, detail-oriented person with experience running events, managing community groups, and marketing skills. You'll help us grow our in-person events as we expand to new chapters around the world! Sound like the perfect job for you? [Click here to learn more and apply today!]( STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [The World's Longest Immersed Tunnel Will Connect Germany and Denmark]( - Some cool transportation news out of Europe! 2.[How Old is Too Old to Stay at a Youth Hostel?]( - A neat read on hostels by one of our very own Superstar Writing students! 3. [Japan Moves to Make Travel Easier for International Visitors]( - Japan is taking more steps to make it easy to visit. 4. [The Best Pizza in the US (and Where to Find It)]( - Travel writer and foodie David Farley shares his take on the best pizza in the U.S. NEW BLOG POSTS [Tribal Hostel: How Will from The Broke Backpacker Became a Hostel Owner]( In this guest post, Will from The Broke Backpacker shares the story of how he created an epic new hostel in Bali for travelers and digital nomads alike. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you." - Anthony Bourdain *** 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. We appreciate any support! [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States