195. Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know in 2025 Feat. Matthew Kepnes

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers

Think travel is too expensive in today’s economy? Think again.

I’m joined by Matthew Kepnes, a.k.a. Nomadic Matt, to explore whether budget travel is still possible in 2025 and beyond.

We get into:

• Money-saving tips that still work
• Travel hacks that no longer do
• Surprising destinations where your dollar stretches way farther than you’d expect

Back in 2005, one trip to Thailand changed Matt’s life forever. He quit his job, set off to backpack the world for a year... and never stopped.

Since then, he's spent the last two decades helping millions of travelers explore the world smarter, cheaper, and longer through his blog, books, and courses.

🎧 Tune in to hear what’s really possible when it comes to affordable travel today — and how you can make your travel dreams a reality, even on a budget.

Resources Mentioned:

• How To Travel the World on $75 a Day - practical, detailed, exhaustively researched travel advice that will help you get on the road better, cheaper, and smarter.

Connect with Matthew Kepnes

Website: nomadicmatt.com

Instagram @nomadicmatt

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