Nomadic Matt

Hello, I’m Nomadic Matt! I'm a best-selling author, known for my books "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day" and "Ten Years a Nomad." I also created this website!

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My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!

1 month ago | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book will help you travel on a budget. The last edition of the book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has changed. COVID changed the travel industry forever.
Come See Me on Book Tour!

1 month ago | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book tour to talk about it and the current state of travel! This is my first book tour in six years and I’m very excited to get out there and talk about how travel has changed as well as hang out with readers of this site!The last edition of my book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has changed. COVID forever changed the travel industry.
Hiking Off the Beaten Path to Huchuy Qosqo

2 months ago | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

“How high is this hike again?” I asked as I panted up the mountain trail, the top seeming so far off in the distance. “12,0000 feet,” our guide Efrain said cheerily as he and the others from the Amazonas Explorers office glided up the trail. “But it flattens out soon!” he added as a bit of encouragement. I was skeptical. When I first reached out to Amazonas regarding my Machu Picchu hike, I asked them to pick a route that was a little off the beaten path and could be done in a day.
Hiking in the Footsteps of the Incas

2 months ago | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on them convinced me that those were the people I wanted to show me around the Sacred Valley, so I might have my own pretend Indiana Jones moment: me, the wilderness, and my local guide.
My Machu Picchu Hike

2 months ago | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared about his treks and what he learned on them convinced me that those were the people I wanted to show me around the Sacred Valley, so I might have my own pretend Indiana Jones moment: me, the wilderness, and my local guide.
The 5 Best Tour Companies in Peru

Jan 20, 2025 | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, owing to the fact that it’s home to the bucket-list favorite and Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. Around 500,000 people visit the ancient Incan citadel each year — a number that would be much higher if it wasn’t for the mandates put in place to prevent overcrowding. But there’s more to Peru than just Machu Picchu. And there’s more to the Andes than the Inca Trail.
I'm Releasing a New Book!

Jan 14, 2025 | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, because of inflation…and the changed way we travel post-COVID. The last edition of my book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has changed. COVID forever changed the travel industry.
My Suggested Peru Itineraries: From 1 Week to 1 Month

Jan 13, 2025 | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

Peru is a massive country. To do it justice, you need a lot of time. From the capital of Lima to the ancient city of Cusco to the jungles of the Amazon to the beach towns to the ruins of the Sacred Valley, Peru presents you with a lot of options. I spent 2.5 weeks there and absolutely loved it. But even at a fast pace, I still felt like I barely saw anything (even though I crammed a lot of activities into my trip). So, in such a large nation, how do you break up a trip?
How Much Does It Cost to Visit Peru in 2025?

Jan 11, 2025 | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

Peru is one of the best places I have ever visited (and that’s saying something). I loved every moment (this blog post goes into more detail why). Besides being incredible, it’s also an extremely affordable destination (provided you limit your fine dining in Lima and guided hikes). If you’re heading to Peru and wondering how much you’ll need to spend, look no further. In this post, I’ll break down how much I spent, where I went wrong, typical prices, and how you can save money.
A Love Note to Peru (& Why You Have to Visit!)

Jan 6, 2025 | nomadicmatt.com | Matthew Kepnes

I waited far too long to visit Peru. I have no real good reason why I didn’t head there sooner than I did. The country had been on my “must visit” list for years, but there was always a reason I couldn’t go. “It’s the wrong season,” “I don’t want to go alone,” “It’s not a good time,” yada, yada, yada. I always had an excuse, when in reality, if I really had wanted to, I could have gone. But last November, I finally bit the bullet and went. It was now or never, I said to myself.