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Matthew Kepnes

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How to Book a Cheap Hotel in 2025

As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about the…

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Why Now is Always the Best Time to Travel

Life can be stressful. Work, bills, relationships, the economy, love, family… the…

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My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!

Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World…

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Everyone Says I’m Running Away

When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m…

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Your Guide to Packing in 2025

What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the…

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How to Travel for Cheap (or Free) in 2025

Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back…

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12 Ways to Avoid Staying in a Bad Hostel in 2025

I love hostels. Even after over nineteen years traveling the world, I…

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9 Destinations Under $50 A Day

We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap…

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How to Eat Cheap When You Travel the World (Updated 2025)

I love to eat. In fact, eating is one of my favorite…

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This is the Secret to Long Term Travel

Serendipitous adventure, carefree nights with newfound friends in foreign lands, delicious foods…

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