Nomadic Matt’s Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, Greetings from Los Angeles! I'm here for the week to see Taylor Swift ([photos can be found here]()) and visit friends. But today, I'm going to play tourist. I haven't really seen the city during my last couple of visits so I'm eager to put on my tourist hat and see some new stuff. As I was planning this current visit to LA, a realization dawned on me: the more I visit places, the more I end up in a sort of bland routine. I do some work, go to the gym, see as many friends as I can, and maybe do one activity. I don't really take advantage of being in a place and seeing new attractions, seeing museums, exploring, or trying new restaurants. I basically just chill with friends. Which is fine in its own way, but, as Paulo Coelho said, routines can be deadly. The traveler in me wants to do more though. There's always something new to see. My bad habit has been being less adventurous in places I've been to before. But that's about to change. Maybe it's a new (relearned?) perspective after [my recent quarantine](. Either way, something has shifted in me. It's time to break this bad habit and bring the same "let's go explore" mentality I take to new destinations to old destinations too. ​ LATEST COMMUNITY UPDATES​​ 1. WRITE DOWN ALL YOUR MEMORIES! [Earlier this year, we released a journal]() to help you record your travels, featuring guided prompts and inspirational quotes.​ 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. ​[Click here to order your copy today - and get FREE SHIPPING!]() 2. NEED SOMETHING TO READ? [My travel memoir Ten Years a Nomad is currently over 36% off on Amazon](!!! Go grab a copy while it's super cheap! It's the perfect summer read and encapsulates my time traveling the world and all the lessons I learned. 3. LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US IN MEXICO!!! We're down to just THREE spots on our September tour to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico! This tour is based on my own epic road trip around the region and gets you off the beaten path and away from the tourist crowds. It's one of the most unique tours we offer. ​[If you book this week and fill one of our last spots, you'll get a whopping $750 off!]() Come join us next month! It's gonna be a blast! ​ COOL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks](=) - Spammy and scammy A.I. guidebooks are flooding the market. Here's how to avoid them. 2. [Greece Will Soon Limit Daily Visitors to the Acropolis and Require Timed Entry]() - Greece is cracking down on overtourism. I say good! 3. [The Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers](=) - A short list of the safest countries for LGBTQ travelers. 4. [How Has Legalizing Weed Changed the Travel Experience in Thailand?]( - Cannabis is now legal in Thailand. Here's how it's changing tourism there. ​ SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS With the summer travel season in full swing, I wanted to share some new and updated posts that can help you plan your trips: - ​[How to Find a Cheap Car Rental](​ - ​[16 Easy Steps for Planning Your Next Trip](​ - ​[How to Choose the Right Travel Backpack]()​ - ​[My Favorite Hostels Around the World]()​ - ​[How to Road Trip Around the USA on a Budget​]()​ - ​[What I Pack for My Travels](=)​ - ​[My Favorite Accommodation Around the World​]()​ - ​[How to Save on Airfare]()​ - ​[The Best Travel Insurance Companies](=)​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[How to Avoid Paying Bank Fees While Traveling]()​ [A golden sunset over the Mexico City skyline]()​ Here's everything you need to know about avoiding ATM and banking fees while traveling! ​[The Best Premium Travel Credit Cards]()​ ​ Wondering if it's worth it to get a premium travel credit card? Here are the best options depending on your travel style and goals. ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK​ ​"Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting." - Sargent Shriver *** 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](. - Check out my [resource page]( for the best companies to use when you travel. ​ [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702