Matthew Kepnes

Matthew Kepnes
Born June 12, 1981 (1981-06-12) (age 35)
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation Travel Expert
Website

Matthew Kepnes, or "Nomadic Matt", is an American travel expert, New York Times bestselling author, and blogger.[1][2][3] He and his writing have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC.[4][5][6][7]

Background

Kepnes was born in Boston.[8] At 23, he had never left the United States.[9] In 2005, however, he took a trip to Thailand.[10][11] The trip convinced Kepnes to quit his job, finish his MBA, and begin traveling the world and blogging about his experiences.[6][12][13] Kepnes has since traveled to more than 70 countries in his 7 years of traveling.[1]

Author

In 2008, Kepnes started NomadicMatt.com to record his stories and monetize his traveling.[3][4][14]

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter

Kepnes' first book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, was published in 2013 by Penguin.[15] Writers from the New York Times, National Geographic, and Outside Television blurbed the book.[16] Matt Gross of the New York Times said, "“Whether you’re a savvy backpacker or just dreaming of getting a passport and going overseas, Matt’s collection of easy-to-employ money-saving strategies will open your eyes to the near-infinite ways of seeing the world without busting your budget.”[16] The book outlines Kepnes' belief that travel can be inexpensive while still being extensive.[17] It offers tips for getting free sky miles, avoiding overseas bank fees, and finding cheap accommodations.[18]

The book was a New York Times bestseller.[19]

References

  1. 1 2 Brennan, Emily (March 6, 2013). "As You Travel, Making Money Work for You". New York Times.
  2. ↑ Avon, Natalie (February 4, 2011). "Why more Americans don't travel abroad". CNN.
  3. 1 2 Cortez, Samantha (August 14, 2012). "This Guy Makes $100K Annually, Yet Hasn't Had A Traditional Job In 6 Years". Business Insider.
  4. 1 2 Gross, Matt (December 23, 2009). "Q. & A. With Matt Kepnes, a k a NomadicMatt.com". New York Times.
  5. ↑ "Matt Kepnes' Page". Huffington Post.
  6. 1 2 Baker, Vicky (January 8, 2010). "Beginner's guide to travel blogging". The Guardian.
  7. ↑ GROSS, MATT. "Q. & A. With Matt Kepnes, a k a NomadicMatt.com". Wall Street Journal.
  8. ↑ "TBEX Profile". TBEXCon.com.
  9. ↑ "About Matt". NomadicMatt.com.
  10. ↑ "Inside the mind of Matt Kepnes (NomadicMatt.com)". WorldNomads.com. May 30, 2013.
  11. ↑ Nomadic Matt (June 28, 2011). "The Day I Quit". NomadicMatt.com.
  12. ↑ Kepnes, Matt (September 9, 2011). "18 Lessons From 5 Years On The Road". Huffington Post.
  13. ↑ "20 Weeks of Travel Interview Series: Budget Travel with Matt Kepnes". EyeandPen.com. July 11, 2013.
  14. ↑ Kepnes, Matt (October 23, 2012). "http://lifehacker.com/5953987/fighting-cubicle-nation-why-you-have-more-time-to-travel-than-you-think". LifeHacker. External link in |title= (help)
  15. ↑ "Make Your Dream Trip a Reality – Without Breaking the Bank". NomadicMatt.com.
  16. 1 2 "Amazon Page". Amazon.com.
  17. ↑ Martone, Laura (March 27, 2013). "Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt". Moon Travel Guides.
  18. ↑ "Talking with Nomadic Matt About "How To Travel The World On $50 A Day"". ThePointsGuy.com. February 5, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Best Sellers - Travel". New York Times.

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