Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

= = {NAME}, ​ Welcome to this week's newsletter! I'm back in the swing of things after a hectic first two weeks back home. I finally feel like I have my routine down a bit, though this weekend I'm off to Austin and Los Angeles for two back-to-back weddings. ​ I feel like a lot of being an adult is saying, "Next week, things will calm down a bit" every week until you die! lol ​ But I digress. What I really want to talk about this week is meeting people on the road. Earlier this year, when I was writing the next edition of my budget travel guide, I went down the rabbit hole of services that connect travelers and locals. There used to be a lot, most famously Couchsurfing. But, as paywalls went up and tastes shifted, Couchsurfing and sites like it got used less and less. ​ But you know what is the current best way to meet people? Facebook groups. They are used by travelers of all ages, which I found surprising given that most people under 35 use other apps these days. And, given the large amount of spam on Facebook, I expected these groups to be a waste of time. ​ But, while you do have to wade through a lot of garbage and creepy accounts, you can find some really interesting, authentic people looking to make connections. I used these groups while in Europe and met some great people who showed me around. ​ This week's blog details that experience and how you can (safely) do the same on your next trip. [Check it out here](=). ​ ​ UPCOMING WEBINARS ​[How to Succeed as a Digital Nomad](=)- In this detailed webinar, I'll break down how I work and travel so that you can learn from my mistakes, optimize your workflow, and make the most of your time abroad. The webinar is TODAY at 12pm ET. [You can sign up here](=). ​ ​[Points & Miles for Business Owners]() - One of the best parts about running a business is the great business travel credit cards can get. In this webinar, I'll be going into detail about my biz card strategy, how I maximize points, and my favorite cards. The webinar is on Sunday, September 29th at 7pm ET. [You can sign up here](). ​ ​[Everything You Need to Know About Annual Travel Insurance]() - Since annual travel insurance coverage is one of our most asked about topics, we’ve partnered with [World Nomads]( to help shed light on this important topic. They'll be joining us to share everything you need to know about annual travel insurance! The event is on October 29th at 12pm ET. [You can sign up here](). (It's free!) ​ Note: Everyone who signs up for a webinar gets a recording so be sure to register even if you can't attend! ​ ​ UPDATED RESOURCES The team and I have been working hard to update lots of articles and guides! Here are a bunch of posts that have been updated recently: ​ - ​[World Nomads Insurance: Is It Worth the Price?](​ - ​[The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii](​ - ​[Travel Credit Cards: What You Need to Know]() (New articles added!) - ​[16 Off the Beaten Track Things to See and Do in Amsterdam]()​ - ​[My Favorite Hotels Around the World]( (New spots added!) - ​[The Best Places in the World to Scuba Dive]()​ - ​[My Favorite Hostels Around the World](=) (New spots added!) - ​[How to Become a House Sitter and Get Free Accommodation](​ ​ And, as a reminder, if you're going to Thailand soon, I also updated my country guidebook last month. [Get your copy here](=)! ​ ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [The World’s Best Airline Rewards Programs](=) - Point.me released their list of the world's best airline rewards programs, with Flying Blue (the loyalty program of Air France-KLM) taking the top spot. To celebrate, they're giving away one million Flying Blue miles! [You can enter the giveaway here!](=)​ ​ 2. [Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future](=) - As someone who loves autumn, this news is distressing. ​ 3. [Forget ‘What’s hot?’ and ‘Where next?’ — Check out the ‘Not Hot List’]( - More people are traveling than ever. But most go to the same spots. Here's a list of underrated and under-visited destinations from Adventure.com. ​ 4. [Greece to Tax Cruise Ships](=)- To combat overtourism, Greece plans to impose a 20 EUR tax on cruise ship visitors during the summer months. ​ ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​There's no book of the week this week. I'm currently in the middle of a couple but haven't finished any yet. For all past book recommendations, [check out this list](). ​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[How to Use Facebook Groups to Meet Other Travelers](=)​ =​ I recently used Facebook to meet up with other travelers. Here's what I learned — and how you can do it too! ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter." - Izaak Walton ​ *** ​ 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](). By using our links when you book, at no extra cost to you, we earn a small commission. This allows us to produce free articles that help you travel cheaper and better. ​ ​ ​[Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702 | [Opt-out of preference-based advertising](​