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Nomadic Matt's Travel Tuesday
Published 3 months ago • 3 min read
Reader,
Greetings from NYC, where I am getting ready for Peru! I leave on Saturday and will be gone for 2.5 weeks! I know I've said it before, but I am super excited. This past weekend, I went and got all the hiking supplies I needed, finished booking all my accommodations, and confirmed all my tours and treks! I'm ready to go!
This week's newsletter will be short as I didn't have a chance to write any new posts and have been mostly focused on Peru preparations. I don't really have much to say this week that I didn't say last week so just check below for the upcoming webinars we're running as well as a bunch of updated blogs!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
An Insider's Guide to NYC: How to Plan an Epic Visit- New York City is one of the most visited places on the planet. If you want to experience the city like a local, join me for this session where I'll show you how to save money and point out where real New Yorkers go for amazing food and unbeatable deals. This is happening TODAY at 12 pm ET. You can sign up here.
How to Optimize Your Points and Miles - Got a stash of points and miles but aren’t sure how to get the most out of them? This session will teach you how to maximize your rewards so you can score free flights and hotel stays. This webinar is on December 12th and is free to attend. You can sign up here.
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 the latest batch of posts that have been updated:
Plus, I updated my points & miles book a few months back so if you haven't got it yet, check it out!
NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB
1. Annual Travel Insurance Replay- ICYMI, we recently had an awesome webinar with World Nomads on annual travel insurance. Since this is one of my most asked about topics, I'm sharing the replay here!
No new recommended book this week! I'm reading a few at the moment but haven't finished one yet! For all past book recommendations, check out this list.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end." - Pico Iyer
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As always, if you have any questions, reply to this email. I'll be happy to help.
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Hi! My name is Matthew Kepnes aka Nomadic Matt. I help people travel on a budget and have more unique cultural experiences. If that's the type of travel you love, subscribe to my newsletter and I'll help see you more for less.
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