Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Hello from Austin! (And happy belated new year!) Last year was a fairly great year ([though it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns for me](=)). If I had to distill last year down to one word, I think I would pick "busy." It was the first year since COVID hit that travel was really back and, as such, we were busy, busy, busy. I definitely felt like I was running a mile a minute. This year, my word is "realignment." I am making a conscious effort to cut back work trips and do more fun, nomading trips. I'm also doing a dry January, got a trainer, and continuing my focus on health and fitness. I'm reading more, joining some social clubs, and I am looking forward to a year where I let the team handle more of the day-to-day of the website. ​ I'm going to talk more about goals in next week's email (specifically how they relate to travel), but, right now, I just wanted to welcome you to a new year! If you're looking to travel this year — and would like to come travel with me — we have FIVE spots left on [next month's Oaxaca trip](). I'll show you around the city, introduce you to my friends, teach you about mezcal, and, overall, just share my love of Oaxaca with you. And, if you book by next week, you get $400 off with the code OAXACA. (If you can't make that one, [we have a new departure going in April too](=)!) ​ UPCOMING EVENTS​ We have lots of cool virtual events coming up this month. Here are some happening in January: - ​[Make 2023 Your "Year of Travel" (Even If You Have a Full-Time Job)]() (1/12) - ​[Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Blogging]() (1/17) (hosted by me!) - ​[Launch & Design Your Dream Business in 90 Days (Without Overthinking)]() (1/19) - ​[How to Travel for an Entire Month Using Points and Miles](=) (1/24) IN-PERSON EVENTS: Minneapolis (1/10), Boston (1/11), Seattle (1/12), San Diego (1/12), New Orleans (1/17), Portland (1/19), Cincinnati (1/19), Singapore (1/19), and Washington D.C (1/19). [Sign up here to attend!](=)​ ​ ​LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. BIG HOSTEL SALE! Hostelworld is running a sale where you can get up to 60% off on select hostel stays from now until March 31st, 2023. [Click here to see participating hostels and book your next stay!]()​ ​ ​2. WANT FREE FLIGHTS IN 2023? We recently updated our in-depth travel hacking guide to help you earn free flights and hotel stays this year. [Click here to check it out and get your copy!](​ ​ ​3. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB EVENT! This month, we're reading Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust by Karen Gershowitz. It's a vivid story of how one woman found her strength, power, and passion through travel. [Sign up for our free virtual chat with Karen here!](​ 4. LEARN ABOUT AFFILIATE MARKETING! Next week, on Wednesday, January 18th, I'm doing a workshop with Safety Wing on affiliate marketing. If you're interested, [come sign up for this free webinar]()! ​ THE NOMADIC NETWORK 2023 GROUP TOURS ​ Our TNN spring tours are filling up fast so if you want to travel with us, don't wait! We're running over 30 tours this year to incredible destinations all over the world. On our tours you'll: - Get to meet our local friends - Make friends with other awesome travelers - Get an inside look at what it's like to live in each destination - Travel with me and other team members We have one spot left on our [Mexico City tour](=), five on [Central Europe](=), five on [Morocco](, and two for [Costa Rica]()! Additionally, we are also down to FIVE spots on our [Jordan tour](=), which departs in early March. If you want to explore Roman ruins, float in the Dead Sea, visit Petra, and gaze at the night sky in the desert, [join us](=)! ​ COOL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [I Work In Party Hostels Around the World. Here's What It's Like]() - An eye-opening (and sometimes gross) look at life working in hostels. 2. [Croatia Joins the Schengen Zone]() - This month, Croatia joined the Schengen Zone in Europe and adopted the Euro. Here's what that means for you. ​ NEW BLOST POSTS​ ​[The 7 Best Hostels in Istanbul](​ [Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey](​ Istanbul is a sprawling, eclectic city where east meets west. Here's my list of the best hostels in the city to help you have fun and save money! ​ ​[A Complete Guide to the Japan Rail Pass](​ [A bullet train speeding past Mount Fuji in Japan](​ Heading to Japan this year? (I am!) Here's everything you need to know about the JR Pass, which is a must get for visitors exploring the country. ​ ​QUOTE OF THE WEEK​ ​"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it's lethal." - Paulo Coelho **** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. ​ Sincerely, ​ Nomadic Matt [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 407 W University Ave, Georgetown, Texas 78626