Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, ​ Greetings from NYC! Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday season is in full swing here: the Christmas trees are on sale, the holiday lights are out, the themed bars are open, and the party invites are rolling in! ​ I think NYC is truly magical during this time of year. There's just so much positive energy in the air. I'm super excited. This will be my first holiday season here in many years and I already have a list of things planned. I'll be playing tourist a lot over the next couple of weeks. ​ Then it's off to Thailand for some R&R! I haven't been in five years and am excited to get back to the place that inspired me to quit my job and travel the world. (I'll probably host a meet-up in Bangkok so [follow me on Instagram](=) for updates!) ​ And, speaking of Instagram, I announced some big personal news there on Sunday. Long story short: I'm stepping back from the blog to focus on writing and (maybe) video. I'm in a creative funk so I'm going to let the team handle the day-to-day of the website while I go think about what's next (I'll still be doing this newsletter). For the longer story, [see this post](. ​ And, finally, it's time for our annual reader survey! Every year, I ask for your feedback so I can better understand your travels and improve the website! [I'd greatly appreciate it if you filled it out](=). The survey is short and anonymous and your feedback will shape the content we create in 2024! ​ COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. LOOKING TO DEEPEN YOUR TRAVELS? For a fun and insightful way to explore a new city, [check out Around](). It's a new platform for finding informative self-guided audio walking tours in cities all around the world. They are put together and narrated by local guides. It's all the fun of a walking tour but at your own pace. ​ ​[You can get 20% off with the code MATT20,]() but the sale ends today! The best part? You can buy access to Around now but use it in the future when you are traveling! ​ 2. NEW CARD OFFERS! 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). ​ 3. BLACK FRIDAY SALES CONTINUE! Here are a couple of travel-related Black Friday sales that are still available: ​ - Hostelworld - [Save 10-75% on your hostel booking]() on travels before April 30th, 2024. There are participating hostels on every continent! Expires December 4th. - Going - My go-to site for finding cheap flight deals. They're offering $25 off Elite and Premium Memberships. [Use this link to get the deal](). Expires November 30th. ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [China Offers Visa-Free Entry to Five New Countries]( - China is offering visa-free entry to citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia. ​ 2. [Here's When Venice’s Day Trip Fee Will Go Into Effect](=) - Venice is going to start charging day-trippers in 2024. Here's everything you need to know. ​ 3. [7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit]() - Some fun travel suggestions for all my fellow bookworms out there! ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[Vagabonding]() by Rolf Potts - This is a must-read for those new to long-term travel. Rolf spent 10 years on the road and this book contains valuable insights, quotes, and a lot of practical information for first-time backpackers. It's a classic! ​[Get it on Amazon]() | [Get it on Bookshop]()​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[The 5 Best Hostels in Helsinki]()​ ​ Heading to Helsinki? Here's my list of the best hostels in the city. They're fun, social, and affordable. ​ ​[Where to Stay in Vienna](=)​ =​ Wondering where to stay in Vienna? Here's an overview of the best neighborhoods in the city as well as suggested accommodations for each. ​ ​[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. ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "It is not down in any map; true places never are." - Herman Melville ​ *** ​ 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](=)​