Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday (Iceland Giveaway Announcement!)

= = {NAME}, ​ Hello from NYC! After 12 days in Japan, I'm back home. I love traveling, but after going non-stop since Christmas, I'm finally looking forward to being home for the next few months. As you know, [last year I got TB]( and, now with my treatment finally over, I'm keen to be in one place and focus on my health. ​ Japan was a blast though. It was my seventh visit and Japan continues to impress me. I showed some friends around Tokyo and went skiing in the town of Hakuba, which is outside Nagano. I have a lot of videos, tips, and updates coming soon. ​ One thing that continues to impress me about Japan is the politeness and respectful nature of the Japanese people. I think there's just a basic politeness to Japanese society that I wish we had here in the United States. ​ But more on Japan later. ​ I know you are all eager to find out who won the free trip to Iceland. (Last month, we announced [we would send one email subscriber and their friend to Iceland for free](!) Sign-ups ended on Friday. ​ And the winner? ​ Well, TBD. We contacted a winner and they missed the deadline to respond so we contacted the runner-up and are still waiting to hear back from them. If we don't hear from them, we'll keep going down the list until someone responds! ​ So don't unsubscribe just yet because you still have a chance! Once a winner is selected, we'll send another email letting you know who won. ​ ​ COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. JOURNAL UPDATE! [Last year, we released a travel journal](=) to help you record your travels.​ Keeping a journal was the best thing I did on my first trip around the world and this journal helps you write down all your important moments.​ I have 765 copies left. ​ They are an awesome product and I'm proud of it. [Click here to order your copy today before they are gone for good!](=) If you live in the US, you'll get free shipping! ​ 2. WANT TO TRAVEL FOR FREE? If you're looking to get free flights and hotels this year, [download my free travel hacking primer](). I'll teach you the ins and outs of getting points so you can save money on travel. You get regular updates so you can always stay on top of deals too! ​ 3. WANT TO SCALE YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS? With in-depth lessons on social media, writing, marketing, and SEO, my online blogging course has everything you need to know to succeed online in 2024. It's helped thousands of people succeed. [Click here to learn more and sign up today!](​ ​ 4. WORRIED ABOUT STAYING SAFE ABROAD? We're hosting a FREE webinar about travel safety. We'll be talking about safety tips, what travel insurance actually covers (and what it doesn't), and much more. It's going to be super informative with lots of practical tips. [The webinar is on March 5th and you can sign up for free here](=). ​ ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [More and More Travelers are Visiting Every Country in the World](=) - A look at some of the travelers who have visited every country in the world (including some who have second thoughts about it). ​ 2. [15 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Boston]() - If you're planning a trip to Boston, check out this guest post I wrote for GloboTreks! It has tons of cool suggestions! ​ 3. [My Favorite Off-Beat Activities in Costa Rica]( - In this guest post, I share tons of suggestions for visiting Costa Rica (one of my favorite countries in the world). ​ ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals](), by Oliver Burkeman - I like this book so much that I read it twice. It is an anti-time-management book and has profoundly influenced the way I look at time and what I do with it. I can’t recommend it enough, especially as we head further into the new year and our good habits and resolutions may be beginning to slip. ​[Get it on Bookshop]() | [Get it on Amazon]()​ ​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Costa Rica](=)​ = Costa Rica is an amazing destination for road trips. Here's everything you need to know to have fun, stay safe, and save money when you rent a car there. ​ ​[The Best Walking Tours in Barcelona](​ ¢Â€Â‹ Here's my list of the best walking tours in Barcelona. These tours will help you explore the city, save money, and see all the amazing sights Barcelona has to offer. ​ ​[How to Be a Digital Nomad in Europe](​ ¢Â€Â‹ Here's everything you need to know about getting started as a digital nomad in Europe. ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "A great way to learn about your country is to leave it." - Henry Rollins ​ *** As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. 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