Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from NYC! I'm here for a very quick work trip before I head to Phoenix tomorrow to see Taylor Swift, [host a meet-up on Thursday](), and sightsee the city! I haven’t been to Phoenix since 2006 — and I was only there for a day. With four full days, I’m excited to finally give the city a proper visit! Then it’s back to Austin before heading to Mexico City for another group trip. I’m pretty excited about this one for three reasons. First, we have a lot of fun and unique stuff lined up. Second, I haven't been to Mexico City in a year and I miss it. And, third, I'll have a few friends in town that are going to meet up with the group. That will be a fun intersection of "work" and "regular" life! If you'd like to join me on a future tour, I have [ONE spot on next month](=)​['s Central Europe tour](=). Come meet me in Prague! :) (You can scroll down to see all our other tours!) As you can see, I'm becoming nomadic again and I quite like it. Balance has always been one of my issues but, so far, the balance between home life and travel remains solid! ​ UPCOMING EVENTS​ ​We have lots of virtual events coming up over the next few weeks: - ​[Ways to Save & Earn Money Booking Flights]( (3/14) - ​[How to Prepare for Any Emergency While Traveling](=) (3/16) - ​[How to Start Flying Drones in 2023](=) (3/21) - ​[The Value in Traveling to Unconventional Countries]() (3/23) - ​[Everything You Need to Know About Launching a Career as a Tour Guide]( (3/27) - ​[How Americans Can Move to Europe]( (3/28) UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS: San Francisco (3/14), Toronto (3/14), Fort Lauderdale (3/15), Singapore (3/15), Cincinnati (3/15), D.C. (3/16), Austin (3/21), New Orleans (3/21), and Minneapolis (3/22). [Click here to sign up to attend!](=)​ ​ LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES​ ​1. NEED HELP REDEEMING YOUR POINTS? Managing different points and miles programs and finding the best redemptions can feel overwhelming. To learn how to streamline the process (and save your points!), [join our free event with Point.me](, a service we use to figure out the best flights. 2. WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY? I never leave home without travel insurance. Neither should anyone else. But, insurance is also a subject that confuses a lot of people. To help, we're doing a free travel insurance 101 class next month! [Sign-up and let us help you master this subject!](​ 3. COME HANG IN BOSTON! Next month, I'll be talking travel and sharing stories at the super-funky Revolution Hotel. If you haven’t been to [The Revolution Hotel]( yet, it’s redefining the hotel concept in Boston with smartly designed ​​(but affordable) lodging. [RSVP here if you want to hang out]( (it's free!). 4. BIG CARD NEWS!!! [Bilt]( has partnered with Lyft and you can now get 5x points when you use them together. It's a great add-on to an already amazing card. I use it for all my day-to-day spending! [You can read about why this card is my new favorite by clicking here.](=) (It's a must-have if you pay rent in the US!). ​ IMPORTANT 2023 SPRING TOUR NOTICE [Nomadic Matt with a group tour in Oaxaca, Mexico]()​ Our spring tours start in earnest this month and we were able to extend the cut-off date for booking on a few tours. So, come grab one of the last spots and travel with us! - ​[Costa Rica]() - April 9-20 (1 spot left) - From lush rainforests to picturesque white-sand beaches, we'll be spending a lot of time outdoors, doing a homestay, and meeting locals in this nature-based trip. - ​[Hidden Mexico]( - April 15-23 (2 spots left) - On this trip, we’re taking you into the heart of the Yucatan to showcase all the region’s specialty cuisine, small towns, out-of-the-way cenotes (swimming holes), and lesser-visited Mayan ruins. - ​[Morocco]( - April 22-May 4 (2 spots 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 Bedouins. - ​[Turkey]() - May 9-19th (4 spots left) - From the bustling metropolis of Istanbul to the wide-open landscapes of Cappadocia, and the relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean, this tour will give you a sample of this country’s rich culture, food, and landscapes. ​ COOL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [This is What Years of Tourist Rides Do to an Elephant]( - A sad look at the damage done by irresponsible animal tourism. 2. [These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel]( - An inspiring look at some of the amazing women working hard to improve the travel industry. ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[Where to Stay in Melbourne: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit]()​ [The city of Melbourne, Australia]()​ Wondering where to stay in Melbourne? Here's an overview of the best neighborhoods in the city as well as my suggested accommodation for each. ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK ​"Nothing lasts forever, except the day before you start your vacation." - Gayland Anderson *** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help. ​ Sincerely, ​ Nomadic Matt ​ P.S. - Booking a trip soon? 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