Nomadic Matt's Tuesday Travel Update

{NAME}, One of my all-time favorite quotes is by George Eliot: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I've been a lot thinking about that quote lately. As you know, I've been changing many of my habits. After all, without travel, I have a lot of time on my hands to develop better habits around sleeping, reading, eating, etc. This week, I made even more changes. First, I redid my calendar to create larger time blocks so I can stay in the state of flow more. Second, I cut back the days I allow myself to drink. (I get a hangover after like two glasses of wine.) And [I'm excited about work again]( since I feel like I have the time to grow the website, not just tread in place doing busy work. When I was telling a friend about these changes, her response was, "I've heard this before." And she's right. She has. You have. The world has. But I'm reminded of this Eliot quote because so often we think "I've been here before. What's gonna be different this time?" Well, maybe everything!  I recently read [Quitter]( which is about a writer's struggle with alcoholism. In the book, the author talks about her extensive trips to rehab and detox centers until, finally, one day, it just stuck. The stars aligned and now she's sober. A lot of people didn't believe it would happen. Like my friend, they said, "here we go again." But she tried until it worked. There's no direct path to being a better you. Change is hard. You might get it in the first shot — or the tenth. But, as Eliot said, it's never too late to try. After all, life is about progress, not perfection. UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAVEL EVENTS We're hosting a ton of awesome and informative virtual events this week to keep you entertained and inspired while the world is still mostly closed. Here are our upcoming events: - [Secrets to Creating a Successful YouTube Channe]( (TODAY) - [Crafting Pitches: Breaking In & Breaking Through as a Blogger]( (10/28) - [The Future of Student Travel with FLYTE]( (10/28) - [Jamaica: Beyond Beaches & Blue Waters]( (11/4) - [From Overtourism to Undertourism: Finding the Balance]( (11/5) You can see our full list of over a dozen upcoming events (including some virtual happy hours) by [clicking here](. COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. Last month, we updated our free travel hacking primer! This PDF gives a basic overview of travel hacking. If you're looking to learn how to collect points and miles for free flights and accommodation, [download the free PDF by clicking here.]( 2. If you're thinking of starting a blog, [check out our free step-by-step PDF.]( It walks you through the basics of getting a domain, installing WordPress, setting up your blog, and publishing your first post. You'll be up and running within 30 minutes! 3. Tonight, we have a live Q&A on Patreon about travel hacking. Patreon is our membership platform where you get exclusive stories, travel tips, photos, FREE books, t-shirts, and live calls with me and the team! [If you want more travel advice, consider joining our Patreon.]( Your monthly donation helps support this website and keep the content coming! COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [Nomadic Matt's How-To Guide for Becoming a Digital Nomad]( - I shared some tips with Airbnb on how to be a digital nomad. 2. [Caribbean Destinations Forced to Rethink Tourism Strategies]( - With cruises on pause (and on the decline), the Caribbean has an opportunity to pivot towards more sustainable tourism. 3. [It's Time for Cheap Airfare to Die]( - Should we ban cheap flights for the sake of comfort and the environment? This article makes a case for it. NEW POSTS [Retirement Travel: How to Get the Most Out of Senior Travel]( In this guest post, senior travelers Kristin and Tom share their expert tips and advice to help you make the most out of your retirement travels. [What It's Like Traveling as a Plus-Sized, Black Solo Female Traveler]( In this guest post, blogger and writer Annette Richmond shares her experiences and reflections as a plus-size black solo female traveler. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot *** As always, if you have any questions, just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Sincerely, Nomadic Matt [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States