Convenience Big Store: Nomadic Matt's Tuesday Travel Tips

Hey ConvenienceBigs,

How are you? Down here in Texas, we're starting to open back up. My coworking space is open, restaurants and bars will move to 50% capacity next week, and we can all get our haircut again!

While I have my own thoughts on the speed in which places are reopening, I have to admit: it's a little nice to have some sense of normalcy. I worked from my coworking space (I was the only one there) and, tomorrow, I finally see my allergist again (Why did I move to such a pollen-heavy state again?).

Most people in Austin are practicing social distancing and wearing masks so I hope that people's hyper-awareness of the virus means we can avoid a large second wave.

Because, like you, I'm eager to get back outside and around people.

I mean I'm not even a hugger but even I can't wait to hug another human again!

Fingers crossed we don't have to wait much longer.

Since we still don't know what the future holds for travel, I just published a post on how you can travel the world virtually. It has a list of suggested books, movies, TV shows, online classes, and destinations and museums that are doing virtual tours.

We may not be able to go out into the world but, at least, technology brings it into our homes!

P.S. - We're still trying to figure out this new newsletter format. Let me know what you'd like to see here. Travel deals? News? More articles? Reader profiles? Pics of my plants? Help!

THIS WEEK'S VIRTUAL MEET-UPS
Our free virtual travel events for the community continue this week with the following:

COMMUNITY UPDATES
1. This week on Patreon, I'll be sharing some unpublished chapters from my latest book and doing a Q&A on Thursday at 1pm EST.

If you'd like to read these Patreon only stories and join the Q&A, join our growing Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/nomadicmatt

You'll get access to exclusive stories and pictures found nowhere else, free guides, signed copies of my books, private live streams, 1-on-1 calls, my blogging course, and a bunch of other member perks. It's pretty awesome.

2. This weekend, I'll be sending out this month's book club suggestions. I'm a voracious reader and, once a month, I send out a list of my recent favorites. If you want to get them, click here to sign up.

3. We just RELAUNCHED our travel forums so come and get tips and advice, share your stories with the community, and network with your fellow community members. Click here to sign up today!

COOL STUFF AROUND THE WEB
1. How to Work from Home - My friend Matt Karsten from Expert Vagabond shares some helpful tips for staying productive while working from home during the pandemic.

2. Elizabeth Gilbert's Amazing Creative Toolkit - Best-selling travel writer Elizabeth Gilbert chats with Tim Ferriss about staying creative, trusting your intuition, and the importance of saying no. It's an AWESOME interview.

3. The Enduring Romance of the Night Train - A meandering and indulgent read about the nostalgic luxury of Europe's iconic night trains.

4. What's the Worst Travel Advice You've Ever Been Given? - I posted this on Twitter and the responses here are gold! Take a look. Add your own to the thread!

NEW & UPDATED POSTS

How to (Virtually) Travel the World