{"id":24770,"date":"2014-06-26T14:25:04","date_gmt":"2014-06-26T18:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=24770"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:04:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:04:19","slug":"get-inspired-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/get-inspired-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Inspired to Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image24770_4c6f92-e4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image24770_4c6f92-e4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2120\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage.jpeg\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt posing for a photo on a huge cliff in South Africa\n\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-276843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage.jpeg 2120w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-300x112.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-1024x382.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-768x287.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-1536x573.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-2048x764.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inspire_hubpage-600x224.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>A Dutch proverb goes &#8220;He who is outside his door has the hardest part of his journey behind him.&#8221; Planning a trip and being on the road is a lot easier than you think. It&#8217;s the decision to <em>take<\/em> that step out the door that is the hardest part. It requires the most change. You&#8217;re leaving your old life behind for a new one. I know what it is like because I made the same decision too. Millions of people have.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t let fear hold you back from traveling. If you&#8217;re still unsure if travel is right for you, below are some inspiring posts to help you take that first step out the door.<\/p><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_e73c13-5d\">Top Articles to Help You Get Inspired!<\/h2><style>.kt-post-loop24770_35bc99-70 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currentColor;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-post-loop24770_35bc99-70 .kt-blocks-post-grid-item{border-top:0px solid currentColor;border-right:0px solid currentColor;border-bottom:0px solid currentColor;border-left:0px solid currentColor;}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-postgrid kt-blocks-post-loop-block alignnone kt-post-loop24770_35bc99-70 kt-post-grid-layout-grid \"><div class=\"kt-post-grid-layout-grid-wrap kt-post-grid-wrap\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"data-item-selector=\".kt-post-masonry-item\" aria-label=\"Post Carousel\"><article class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item post-3127 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-random-musings tag-backpacking tag-fear tag-long-term-travel tag-travel-inspiration\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div 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post-23042 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-books tag-book-club tag-books\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-56-25\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/thirteen-travel-books\/\" aria-label=\"Read More 15 Travel Books That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/15books-1024x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bunch of excellent travel books on Nomadic Matt&#039;s bookshelf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/15books-1024x600.jpeg 1024w, 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format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-advice tag-motivation\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner-wrap kt-feat-image-align-top kt-feat-image-mobile-align-top\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-56-25\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/too-poor-to-travel-mindset\/\" aria-label=\"Read More Changing the &#8220;I&#8217;m Too Poor to Travel&#8221; Mindset &#8211; Say Yes to Travel\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/changemindset-1024x599.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nomadic Matt standing on a mountain looking out over the sprawling African landscape\" 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leaning on a bridge overlooking the stately Vienna State Opera House in Vienna, Austria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mattvienna2-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mattvienna2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mattvienna2-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mattvienna2-600x351.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mattvienna2.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/stay-motivated\/\">7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Travel<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div 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class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A solo female traveler hiking in the mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jessicapost-1024x600.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jessicapost-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jessicapost-768x450.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jessicapost-600x352.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jessicapost.jpeg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/how-to-go-anywhere-you-desire\/\">Why Jessica is Never Going to Ireland But You Can Go Anywhere<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer 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.wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/tag\/shgi\/\"><strong>Read more on the topic &#8211;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/blog_divider_735x40_.png\" alt=\"layout divider\"\/><\/figure><\/div><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_718ad9-7b\"] 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They are always my starting point when I need to book a flight, accommodation, tour, or vehicle!<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?subId1=%26currency%3DUSD&amp;associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skyscanner<\/a> &#8211; Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. It searches small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. It is hands-down the number one place to start.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/going.sjv.io\/9WNaj0?subId3=travel-resources_amcid-zJmbs7APJPe7OFBVzYMqN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Going.com<\/a> &#8211; Going (formerly Scott\u2019s Cheap Flights) finds incredible flight deals and sends them directly to your inbox. If you\u2019re flexible with your dates and destinations, you can score some amazing deals and save hundreds of dollars in the process!<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a> &#8211; This is the best hostel accommodation site out there, with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> &#8211; The best all-around booking site. It constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates and has the widest selection of budget accommodation. <\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/?tap_a=29774-b9abbb&amp;tap_s=37909-476f1e\">Take Walks<\/a> &#8211; Walks offers in-depth history, food, and cultural tours in cities around the world. Its small-group tours offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access other companies can\u2019t get and use really incredible and knowledgeable guides. I can\u2019t recommend them enough.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get Your Guide<\/a> &#8211; This is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. It has tons of tour options in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes and walking tours to street art lessons!<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SafetyWing<\/a> &#8211; This site offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. It has cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=nomadicmatt&amp;data2=travel-resources_amcid-MOFBYEpVr3rsxMOBgxiYp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Discover Cars<\/a> &#8211; Discover Cars is a car rental aggregator that can help you find the best deals for your next road trip. It pulls data from over 8,000 car rental locations to ensure you always find a great deal!<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trustedhousesitters.pxf.io\/5bX7q2?subId3=travel-resources_amcid-UozoPBgAogbFQzABAsQ2V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Trusted Housesitters<\/a> &#8211; Trusted Housesitters is a platform that connects you with people in need of pet and house sitters. In exchange for looking after their pets or home, you\u2019ll get access to free accommodation.<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-travel-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Travel Credit Cards<\/a>&nbsp; \u2013 Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here\u2019s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/blog_divider_735x40_.png\" alt=\"layout divider\"\/><\/figure><\/div><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24770_e5028a-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" 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