Matthew Kepnes
Creator of Nomadic Matt
Matthew Kepnes is a New York Times bestselling author and runs the award-winning budget travel site, Nomadic Matt. His writings and advice have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Time, and countless other publications. He is also a regular speaker at travel trade and consumer shows. When he's not on the road, he's usually found in New York City.
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Matthew Kepnes
Creator of Nomadic Matt
Matthew Kepnes is a New York Times bestselling author and runs the award-winning budget travel site, Nomadic Matt. His writings and advice have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Time, and countless other publications. He is also a regular speaker at travel trade and consumer shows. When he's not on the road, he's usually found in New York City.







