Nomadic Matt's Tuesday Travel Update

{NAME}, Good morning from Austin! I hope you're doing great. Over the past week, I watched The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. If you haven't watched it yet, you must. It's phenomenal. It's the story of an orphan girl who becomes a chess grandmaster while overcoming addiction and depression. It's the best thing I've watched all year. (The lead actress is fantastic. I suspect this becomes her breakout role!) While the story sounds depressing, I found the series inspirational and moving. At its core, I think it is a powerful message of hope and redemption. It really hit home what I said last week: it's never too late to be who you might have been. I also really loved the emphasis on the importance of friendship and having positive influences in your life. They say we are the average of our five closest friends and this series made me appreciate the fact that my closest are good people and how blessed I am for that. The series is only seven episodes and you can binge it in a few days. I highly recommend it. It was the highlight of my week! Finally, if you want lots of photos, Q&As, and stories, [come join me on Instagram.]( I posted more last week than I did in the previous month and am rediscovering how much I love the platform. Let's connect there!! 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: - [Jamaica: Beyond Beaches & Blue Waters]( (11/4) - [From Overtourism to Undertourism: Finding the Balance]( (11/5) - [How to Improve Your Travel Photography]( (11/10) - [How to Grow Your Online Business]( (Hosted by me!) You can see our full list of over a dozen upcoming events (including some virtual happy hours) by [clicking here](. COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. If you'd like to learn how to collect points and miles for free flights and accommodation, [download the free PDF we wrote that will help you do just that.]( This quick guide will teach you the basics of travel hacking! 2. If you're thinking of starting a blog, [get our free step-by-step PDF that walks you through the basics.]( From getting a domain to installing WordPress, setting up your blog to publishing your first post, this guide will have you up and running within 30 minutes! 3. We're launching a new monthly book club! Every month, we'll have a live virtual call discussing our book month's pick — with the author themselves! Yup, the authors will be there to answer your questions! Cool, huh? [Our first event is on December 2nd.]( COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB 1. [Virtual Influencers Make Real Money While COVID Locks Down Human Stars]( - In peak 2020 weird news, virtual influencers exist and are making tons of money on social media. 2. [Who You Should Travel With, Based on Your Zodiac Sign]( - Some post-COVID travel advice for all you astrology fans out there! 3. [How the 747 Defined Travel]( - As more airlines retire the Queen of the Skies, here's a lovely look at how the 747 changed travel. NEW POSTS[Our New Monthly Book Club]( We're launching a new monthly book club that will feature live Q&As with award-winning authors and travel writers! (We'll also be giving away signed copies of the books!) [What It's Like Traveling as a Plus-Sized, Black Solo Female Traveler]( In this guest post, Annette Richmond shares her thoughts and experiences as a black and plus-sized solo female traveler. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "When people ask me why I still have hope and energy after all these years, I always say: Because I travel." - Gloria Steinem *** 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