Matthew Kepnes

Matthew Kepnes, or "Nomadic Matt", is an American travel blogger and New York Times bestselling author.[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]

Matthew Kepnes
BornJune 12, 1981 (1981-06-12) (age 39)
Boston, Massachusetts
OccupationTravel writer
Website

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] He also runs an online blogging school called Superstar Blogging where he offers online courses in blogging and also hosts other courses, including a course on photography run by travel photographer Laurence Norah.[15]

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.[16] Writers from the New York Times, National Geographic, and Outside Television blurbed the book.[17] 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."[17] The book outlines Kepnes' belief that travel can be inexpensive while still being extensive.[18] It offers tips for getting free sky miles, avoiding overseas bank fees, and finding cheap accommodations.[19] The book was a New York Times bestseller.[20]

In July 2019, Kepnes published his memoir, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home.[21]

World's first book ICO

Matthew Kepnes was the first author in the world to run an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) to crowdfund his book - "Nomadic Matt's Guide to Backpacking Europe" on Publica.[22]

References
  1. 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. Cortez, Samantha (August 14, 2012). "This Guy Makes $100K Annually, Yet Hasn't Had A Traditional Job In 6 Years". Business Insider.
  4. 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. 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). "Fighting Cubicle Nation: Why You Have More Time to Travel Than You Think". LifeHacker.
  15. Kepnes, Matt. "Superstar Blogging". Superstar Blogging. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  16. "Make Your Dream Trip a Reality – Without Breaking the Bank". NomadicMatt.com.
  17. "Amazon Page". Amazon.com.
  18. Martone, Laura (March 27, 2013). "Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt". Moon Travel Guides.
  19. "Talking with Nomadic Matt About "How To Travel The World On $50 A Day"". ThePointsGuy.com. February 5, 2013.
  20. "Best Sellers - Travel". New York Times.
  21. "Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home". NomadicMatt.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  22. "Publica (PBL): Meet the First Book ICO from a Bestselling Author". usaCommerce. 2018-06-04. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
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