Nomadic Matt’s Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Hello from Oaxaca! I’m back again leading another group tour. The week is off to an incredible start with sunny weather, perfect temperatures, and a mezcal tasting by a Mezcalero friend of mine. This is one of my favorite itineraries that we run. I've developed a personal connection to Oaxaca over the years and I really love showing folks around. (If you want to come with us, [we’re running four trips here next year]( It’s fun bringing community members to my friend’s restaurants and bars and introducing them to my favorite day tour operators and experts. Our tours really focus on getting to know people and places, not just seeing beautiful sights. I’m looking forward to doing more in 2023! After Oaxaca, it’s off to LA to film a bunch of videos for [our new travel journal]( before heading back to Austin for the remainder of the year to rest. I plan on enjoying my new apartment, getting Lasik and allergy shots, focusing on the gym, and finally writing my next book. There’s a bunch of other stuff I want to talk about but we’ll save that for next week. Right now, fifteen people are waiting for me to see some ancient ruins and eat street food! UPCOMING EVENTS We have lots of virtual events coming up. Here are some happening soon: - [How US Citizens Can Legally Travel to Cuba (And How to Make The Most of Your Trip)]( (TODAY) - [Grow Your Business On Autopilot: The Power Of The Email List]( (10/6) - [The Best Way to Use Credit Card Rewards for Travel]( (10/11) - [Connect with Travelers Over 60]( (10/18) - [How to Quit Your Job to Travel Full Time]( (10/20) We also have a bunch of in-person events coming up too: [Monterey Bay]( (10/6), [San Francisco]( (10/12), [For Lauderdale]( (10/12), [Seattle]( (10/12), and [Portland]( (10/13). LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. REMINDER: NEW CARD ALERT! If you live in the US and pay rent, be sure to [sign-up for the Bilt Mastercard](. It's the only card that lets you earn points while paying your rent without any fees! It comes with tons of perks. It's fast becoming one of the best cards out there. And, last week, I updated [my list of the best credit cards.]( If you're looking for a new card, check out that list! 2. LAST CALL FOR TRAVEL JOURNAL PRE-SALES! [Our]( journal, featuring prompts to help guide your journaling when you travel, comes out next week!!]( This is your last chance to get pre-order bonuses that include signed copies of my books and free travel guides! 3. WANT TO START A BLOG? [Download this free blogging primer]( to get started today! I walk you through everything you need to know to start a blog so you can avoid the common pitfalls. I share lots of tips on growing your traffic and making money too! REMINDER: WE'VE LAUNCHED OUR 2023 TOURS! Next year, we're running group tours to 11 amazing destinations and offering a lot more departures! You'll get introduced to our local friends and experts, and visit the off-the-beaten-path places we've found over the years. If you're the kind of traveler that wants to meet people rather than just see sights, our tours are for you. The first ones start in February! [Click here to check out our itineraries and book your spot today!]( STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages, and More]( - A wide-ranging talk between travel legend Rolf Potts and best-selling author Tim Ferriss. 2. [Denmark's Public Transit Commercial]( - An amazing (and hilarious) commercial from Denmark's public transportation agency. 3. [Airlines Face a Shortage of New Jets]( - In addition to a pilot shortage, there's also a plane shortage coming up! NEW BLOG POSTS [Where I Find the Best Travel Deals]( Incredible deals happen all the time, but you have to know where to look. Here are the resources I use myself to find the best travel deals. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of other’s expectations." - Suzy Strutner *** 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