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Reader,

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Greetings from NYC! After nearly six weeks of solid travel, I am back in the Big Apple for the foreseeable future. I have no plans to go anywhere until August and I am really, really happy about that.

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I'm looking forward to "The Summer of Matt" (though I hope it ends up a lot better than "The Summer of George" lol For those that don't watch Seinfeld, here's what I'm talking about). I plan to start being a tourist around New York, I have a new plan for my Instagram (if you're not following me there, you should!), focusing on my diet, joining a few social sports league, doing more social activities, and setting up a weekly pickleball game with friends, and starting my next book.

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I've got big plans!

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So, again, not much to share this week as I settle back into my routine. Expect more updated blog posts and new articles in my next update!

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THIS WEEK'S WEBINARS

*TODAY* How to Get Free Accommodation with HomeExchange - Don't miss our discussion today about HomeExchange and how it can help you reduce your accommodation costs to near zero! The webinar is TODAY at 11am EDT. You can sign up here.

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​Europe Travel 101 - Planning on doing a longer trip around Europe? In this webinar, you'll learn everything you need to know to spend extended time around the continent. This webinar will take place on May 22nd at 12pm EDT. You can sign up here.
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Note: All webinars are recorded and sent out the next day so don't fret if you can't make the live session! You'll get the recording!

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​STAY CONNECTED ON YOUR TRIP THIS SUMMER!!!!

Summer travel is coming and I always get a lot of questions about staying connected. While there are a lot of eSIM companies out there, my favorite is Airalo. They were the first in the space and have incredible rates and an easy-to-use app. All you do is download the app, follow their intuitive instructions, pick the country and amount of data you want, and off you go! They cover 200 countries, so you'll be able to use them pretty much anywhere you go! Use the code NOMADIC3 to get $3 off your first eSIM!​
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RECENTLY UPDATED RESOURCES

There aren't any new blog updates this week as I didn't get a chance to do any, so here are a few travel reminders:

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​Be sure to check out some of my guidebooks to destinations around the world for your upcoming summer travelers.

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If you're heading somewhere soon, check out one of my 250+ destination guides. They go into great detail to help you plan your trip!

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If you're from the US and want to understand points and miles, I have a free ebook on the subject.

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NEWS & STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB

1. The business of travel blogging - I did a short podcast on the current state of travel blogging and how people can succeed in today's environment.

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2. United unveils a new premium cabin - United unveils a new business class seat and it looks soooooo nice. Can't wait to redeem points for it!

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3. How one man found global fame by speaking dozens of languages - A really cool profile about a guy who speaks close to 40 languages!

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4. How the Irish pub became one of the Emerald Isle’s greatest exports - A fascinating story about how the Irish pub expanded around the world.

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BOOK OF THE WEEK

If you haven't already, pick up my brand new book on how to save money when you travel. It's 300 pages of everything you need to know to become an expert and never overpay for travel again.
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​For all my past book suggestions, check out all the recommendations here.

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NEW BLOG POSTS

​Is it Safe to Visit the United States as a Tourist?​

With everything happening in the news, I've been getting a lot of questions about visiting the United States. Here's an article with my thoughts and tips on protecting yourself.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there." - Pascal Mercier

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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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Sincerely,

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Nomadic Matt

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