ABOUT MATT

New York Times best-selling author and founder of this website. Helping you travel more for less since 2008.

100+Countries

18Years

10M+Travelers Helped

The story

Hi, I'm Nomadic Matt!

I am the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $75 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, and the founder of this website! I’m here to help you save money on your next trip.

Growing up in Boston, I was never a big traveler. I didn’t take my first trip overseas until I was 23. After college, I got a job and the standard American two-weeks-a-year vacation. For that first trip in 2004, I went to Costa Rica. The experience changed my life. It opened me up to all the possibilities the world had to offer.

Since starting this blog in 2008, I’ve helped tens of millions of people travel more for less with time-tested and proven tips. By using this website, you can spend less time searching the Internet and more time doing the one thing you want to do: travel.

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The Adventure

My Journey

2006

The Beginning

Quit the Cubicle

Left my 9-to-5 job in Boston and set off on an adventure around the world that was supposed to last a year but continues to this day.

2008

Blog Launch

Nomadic Matt Begins

Started this blog to share updates and tips. It quickly grew as people sought authentic advice on budget travel.

2013

Bestseller

First Book Published

Released "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day" - becoming a New York Times bestseller and bible for budget travelers.

2019

Memoir

Ten Years a Nomad

Published my memoir about a decade of backpacking and the lessons learned from a life on the road.

2024

Milestone

10 Million+ Travelers

The community has grown to help tens of millions of people plan affordable adventures every year.

Featured In

My work and travel experiences have been featured in major publications around the world.

THE NEW YORK TIMES CNN BBC NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LONELY PLANET FORBES

What Readers Say

"Matt's advice helped me plan my first solo trip to Southeast Asia. I spent 3 months traveling on just $3,000!"

Sarah K.

First-time Solo Traveler

"Thanks to the flight hacking tips, I flew business class to Japan for the price of economy. Life-changing!"

David W.

Points Enthusiast

"I thought travel was too expensive for families. Matt showed me how to take my kids around Europe affordably."

Jennifer M.

Family Traveler

My Mission

Making Travel Accessible to Everyone

I believe that travel is one of the most transformative experiences a person can have. It opens minds, builds empathy, and creates memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, many people think travel is only for the wealthy or those with unlimited time.

My mission is to prove them wrong. Through this website, my books, and my courses, I show people that with the right knowledge and planning, anyone can afford to see the world. Whether you have a week or a year, $500 or $5,000, there's a way to make your travel dreams come true.

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