Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday

{NAME}, ​ Fall is flying by. The days are shorter, the air more brisk, and the leaves mostly on the ground. Thanksgiving (a major holiday here in the U.S.) is only two weeks away! Christmas is fast approaching! 2023 seems to be racing by at a speed I don't love. Maybe it's just me but I feel like 2023 was the quickest year in a long time. ​ I'm spending the remainder of the year in NYC. As I've mentioned before, I really want to focus on my health, fitness, habits, and exploring the city. I was thinking about planning a trip but I'm finally in a good groove here and I don't want to change that. ​ I’ve been exploring NYC through a lot of Airbnb Experiences lately. [While I have my issues with the platform](=), I think Experiences are one of the best things to do. They’ve become my new favorite way to explore destinations. You get unique experiences run by passionate locals who can share inside info on where you are. ​ They aren't always great (the guy on my photowalk immediately launched into a rant about how the Heinz family was trying to kill him) but, for the most part, I've been finding it a fun way to learn about the different voices in the city. Three favorites have been a [Brooklyn pizza tasting](=), [a traditional tea tasting](), and [an African-American history tour of Lower Manhattan](). ​ Another perk is that since the tours are run by locals and not big companies, you can usually find them in more places, especially in smaller, more remote cities. If you're looking for things to do in your area, see if there's an Airbnb Experience around. ​ COMMUNITY UPDATES 1. READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR TRAVEL HACKING SKILLS? On November 15th, we're hosting a [Travel Hacking 102 webinar]() for those who want to boost their points & miles skills. The webinar will cover more intermediate tips and tricks, picking up where our 101 webinar left off. The event is $5 and [you can sign up here](). (We'll send out a recording after the event if you can't make it.) ​ 2. JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM! Instagram is where I post the most updates and content these days so if you want to keep up to date with what I'm up to (and where I'm traveling!) [be sure to follow me there](=). ​ 3. WANT TO TRAVEL FOR FREE IN 2024? If you want to learn how I get so many free flights and hotel stays, [download my free travel hacking PDF](). It will show you the ropes and help you get started on the path to free travel (without any extra spending either!). ​ 4. NEED HELP STARTING YOUR BLOG? [Get my free email course](=) and I'll show you everything you need to get started. I'll help you avoid common pitfalls, show you the tech basics you need to succeed, and explain the tips and tricks I've used to make a living as a blogger. [You can sign up here](=). (It's free!) ​ ​ NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB 1. [I Just Visited a Beautiful Place—Should I Geotag It?]() - As more destinations struggle with overtourism, some are asking travelers not to geotag locations to help protect flora and fauna. ​ 2. [The 30 Most Exciting Places to Visit in 2024](=) - Nat Geo has announced their list of some of the coolest, most interesting places to visit next year. ​ 3. [Electric Planes, Once a Fantasy, Start to Take to the Skies]( - Are we on the brink of a new era of battery-powered air travel? ​ BOOK OF THE WEEK ​[The Lost City of Z]( - This book by David Grann is one of my all time favorite travel books. It seeks to find out what happened to Percy Fawcett, an explorer who trekked through the Amazon jungle in search of the fabled lost city of Z. I learned a lot about the region and history of the cultures that inhabited the land long before Westerners arrived. [Get it on Bookshop]() | [Get it on Amazon](​ ​ NEW BLOG POSTS ​[My Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers](=)​ =​ Looking to get something for the traveler in your life this holiday season? Here's my list of amazing gifts for travelers that they will actually use. ​ ​[The Best Credit Cards for Students Who Want to Travel](=)​ ¢Â€Â‹ If you're a student who loves to travel, here are the best credit cards that can help you travel more for less. ​ ​ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "For me, a place unvisited is like an unrequited love. A dull ache that—try as you might to think it away, to convince yourself that she really wasn’t the right country for you—just won’t leave you in peace." - Eric Weiner ​ *** ​ 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](). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​[Unsubscribe]( | [Update your profile]( | 2318 Santa Rosa Street, Austin, Texas 78702 | [Opt-out of preference-based advertising](=)​