Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from Oaxaca! This is my first trip out of the country since...well, our last Oaxaca tour in October!! I mean it's been so long that it took me a second to even remember where I put my passport! Oaxaca has changed a lot since I was last here. There are a lot more tourists (and more tour companies), a ton of new restaurants and shops, and prices have gone up a lot. Now, I'm not one of those travelers who is like, "Ugh more tourists." I mean, I am bringing groups here and I tell everyone I meet just how magical this place is. And it still is magical. The colorful buildings, incredible food, beautiful art, and warm locals — that's all still here. But for how long? It's not just Westerners either. A lot of Argentinians and Mexicans (especially those from Mexico City) are coming here too. It's wild how quickly a place can change and, while there are a lot of local operators trying to ensure all this growth is managed, I hope there is some larger plan to make sure Oaxaca doesn't end up like other overdeveloped areas. All that said, it's been great being back on the road. I'm connecting with old friends, showing our tour group some of my favorite spots in the city, and, overall, just really excited about the coming year of travel. I've got a nomadic soul and it's ready to start wandering again. After this, I'll be in Phoenix in a couple weeks for Taylor Swift ([I'm hosting a meet-up too]()), then Mexico City, and then Europe for 3 weeks! There's a lot of travel coming up and I'm here for it! NOTE: We have ONE spot on our April [Central Europe tour](=) and another spot on our [Italy tour](=). Come be the final person to join our amazing tours! I've got some cool activities and surprises planned. ​ UPCOMING EVENTS​ ​We have lots of virtual events coming up over the next few weeks: - ​[25 Ways to Make Your Website Work Smarter—Not Harder]( (3/2) - ​[The Power of Networking in the Travel Industry]( (3/7) - ​[Become an English Teaching Assistant in Spain](=) (3/9) - ​[Ways to Save & Earn Money Booking Flights]( (3/14) - ​[How to Prepare for Any Emergency While Traveling](=) (3/16) UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS: San Francisco (2/28), New Orleans (2/28), Dublin (2/28), Raleigh (3/1), Monterey Bay (3/2), San Diego (3/2), Boston (3/7), and Seattle (3/8). [Click here to sign up to attend!](=)​ ​ LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES​ ​1. NEW: MY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND THE WORLD. We recently made a new hub page that lists all my neighborhood guides to over a dozen cities in the world. [Check it out for your next trip!]()​ 2. WANT TO EARN FREE FLIGHTS? 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[Nomadic Matt with a group tour in Oaxaca, Mexico]()​ Besides the tours I mentioned above, there are three more tours with just a couple of spots left in case you want to join us: - ​[Morocco]( - April 22-May 4 (1 spot left) - Explore Morocco with us as we roam ancient Medinas, camp in the desert, and get off the beaten path for a cool experience with some local tribes! - ​[Hidden Mexico (Yucatan)]( - April 15-23 (5 spots left) - This itinerary takes us off the beaten path into the real Yucatán, where we explore small towns, Mayan ruins, and eat some incredible food! - ​[Turkey]() - May 9-19 (4 spots left) - From the bustling metropolis of Istanbul to the wide-open landscapes of Cappadocia, this tour gives you a sample of this country’s rich culture, food, and landscapes. And, for a complete list of all our tours, you can [check out the full list here](. ​ COOL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. 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