Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, ​ Greetings from NYC! This week officially kicks off all my holiday fun. Last night, I went to Broadway Sings. It's a monthly show where Broadway performers sing various artists. This month was all Christmas songs. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be hitting various holiday hotspots around the city. If you're in the city or coming to visit, be sure to [follow me on Instagram](=) as I'll be sharing tips there. ​ After that, I'm off to Thailand! ​ I'll be in the country for three weeks, visiting Bangkok, Ko Samui, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai. It's my first time back since 2017 and I'm stoked. It was, after all, the place that inspired me to quit my job and travel the world so there are a lot of memories there. ​ I'm excited to eat good Thai food, see friends, go on hikes, and end the year somewhere warm and tropical. This is going to be my first work-free trip in a long time. The team is gone for the holidays and I'm just going to travel. I'm bringing my backpack with me on this trip and going back to my roots. After a year of health woes, I want to reground myself going into the new year. ​ If you're there between December 24th and January 11th, let me know as I'm going to host a meet-up in Bangkok. Not sure of the dates but knowing who is there and when will help! ​ ​ COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. I NEED YOUR HELP BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS!! Every year, I ask for your feedback so I can better understand your travels and improve this website. The more info you share, the better I can improve the blog so [I'd greatly appreciate it if you filled out this short survey.](=)The survey is super short and anonymous and your feedback will shape the content we create in 2024! ​ 2. WANT TO TRAVEL FOR FREE IN 2024? If you want to learn how I get so many free flights and hotel stays, [download my free travel hacking PDF](). It will show you the ropes and help you get started on the path to free travel (without any extra spending either!). ​ 3. 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). ​ There's also an amazing $900 cash-back welcome offer for a certain business card with no annual fee, [which you can read about here](). (Again it's the first card when you scroll down.) ​ 4. HAVE A TRAVELER ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST? [Here's my list of amazing gifts for travelers](=) that they will actually use. Everything on the list is something the team and I use in our own travels. Check it out. ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [Life Beyond Borders: Nomadic Matt's Insights on Global Living & Lessons from a Well-Travelled Life w/ Matt Kepnes]() - I sat down with Kim Anderson from the Design Her Travel podcast to talk about all things travel and remote work! ​ 2. [Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers]( - Alaska Airlines is aiming to buy Hawaiian Airlines. Here's what that could mean for us travelers in the States. ​ 3. [Will Guilt-Free Long-Haul Flights Ever be Possible?]() - An informative look at the future of flying and whether or not air travel will ever be sustainable. ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[Falling into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer]() by Thomas Swick - Tom is an incredible travel writer and is an OG in the industry. He's taught me a lot. This is a memoir of his experiences moving to Poland during the Cold War and how his early travels influenced his career. Like all his books, it's captivating and beautifully written. [Get it on Amazon]() | [Get it on Bookshop]()​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[The Best Walking Tours in Milan]()​ ​ Here's my list of the best walking tours in Milan so you can plan your trip, have fun, and see all the amazing sights Milan has to offer. ​ ​[25 Tips for Flying with a Baby](​ Flying with a baby can be challenging. Here are 25 expert tips to ensure you have a smooth, safe, and comfortable trip with your little one. ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven’t seen, how much I’m not going to see, and how much I still need to see." - Carew Papritz ​ *** ​ 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](=)​