Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, ​ Greetings from NYC! It's been pretty busy the last week. Friendsgivings, museum days, trying to enjoy the last bit of fall, group dinners, walking tours, and so much more. Last night, I went to Broadway Sings. Every month, a group of Broadway performers pick an artist and sing their songs in various styles. Some jazz, some swing, some R&B, some pop...it's a huge mix. This month, they picked Taylor Swift so obviously I went with some friends. ​ It was so much fun. ​ The songs sound so different from their originals that you wouldn't even need to be a fan of the artist to enjoy the show. We're going back next month for the Christmas-themed show. (If you've ever listened to [Postmodern Jukebox](=), it's similar to that.) ​ Experiences like that make me happy I moved to the city. I just absolutely love living here. I feel much more at home here in NYC. It's now been just over six months since I moved back and, as I put my health problems in the rearview mirror, am finally starting to feel like I'm hitting a stride. I have a good schedule going, an expanding group of friends, and I'm getting connected back into the travel industry here. ​ I'll be here through the holiday season before I finally start traveling again. I'm not sure where I'll go but it's highly likely I'll spend a month in Southeast Asia. Since I don't celebrate Christmas, I'll probably fly over then (cheaper flights) and spend a month traveling around. The plans are still up in the air but a holiday trip will definitely happen! ​ COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. OUR TRAVEL HACKING WEBINAR IS TOMORROW!! We're hosting a [Travel Hacking 102 webinar]() tomorrow for those who want to boost their points & miles skills. The webinar will cover more intermediate tips and tricks. The event is $5 and [you can sign up here](). (We'll send out a recording after the event if you can't make it.) ​ 2. HOSTELWORLD IS HAVING A HUGE SALE!! From now until December 4th, [you can save 10-75% on your hostel booking]() on travels before April 30th, 2024. That's a HUGE discount so check out the list of properties to see if there are any hostels for your next trip (there are participating hostels on every continent!). ​ 3. GRAB A TRAVEL JOURNAL! I still have a few travel journals left if you missed our sale two weeks ago. I'm keeping the sale open for a little while longer. If you buy five, you’ll get TWO free and, if you live in the United States, you get free shipping too! [They make for a great gift for the traveler in your life so grab one today.](=)​ ​ 4. GET A TON OF POINTS! If you're in the US and looking for a new airline credit card, a certain airline (which I'm not allowed to name in an email due to silly bank rules) is currently offering a whopping 75,000 points when you sign up! [You can learn about that card here]( (it's the first one on the list when you scroll down). ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [Thousands of Earthquakes in Iceland Prompt Closure of Blue Lagoon]() - There were over 20,000 earthquakes in Iceland last month. A volcanic eruption seems imminent! Plan accordingly. ​ 2. [Why Published Flight Times Aren't Always Right](=) - Airlines publish their arrival and departure times months in advance. Here's why those times aren't always accurate. ​ 3. [This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years]() - if you're traveling for Thanksgiving this year, expect delays! ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[Ten Years a Nomad]( - My travel memoir is currently on sale on Amazon, making it a great choice if you need a holiday travel read. The book covers my ten years traveling and backpacking the world, my philosophy on travel, and the lessons I learned along the way to help you travel better. [Get it on Bookshop]() | [Get it on Amazon](​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[My Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers](=)​ =​ Looking to get something for the traveler in your life this holiday season? Here's my list of amazing gifts for travelers that they will actually use. ​ ​[My Work From Home Gift Guide](​ ¢Â€Â‹ Have a digital nomad or remote worker on your holiday shopping list? Here's a bunch of my favorite gear to help them stay productive. ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "When all’s said and done, all roads lead to the same end. So it’s not so much which road you take, as how you take it." - Charles de Lint ​ *** ​ 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? Here are some resources to use: - Book your flight with [Skyscanner](=). - Book your hostel with [Hostelworld](). - Book your hotel with [Booking.com](). - Book your travel insurance with [SafetyWing](. - Book your day tours with [Get Your Guide](). - Book your car rental with [Discover Cars](=). - Check out the [best travel credit cards](). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​[Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702 | [Opt-out of preference-based advertising](=)​