{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"195. Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know in 2026 Feat. Matthew Kepnes","description":"Think travel is too expensive in today\u2019s economy? Think again. I\u2019m joined by Matthew Kepnes, a.k.a. Nomadic Matt, to explore whether budget travel is still possible in 2025 and beyond. Read blog post: https:\/\/thoughtcard.com\/travel-tips-matthew-kepnes\/  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\u2019d expect Back in 2005, one trip to Thailand changed Matt\u2019s 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. \ud83c\udfa7 Tune in to hear what\u2019s really possible when it comes to affordable travel today \u2014 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   Other Episodes You\u2019ll Love  How To Find Cheap Flights with Thrifty Traveler Premium - Episode 70  Best Travel Newsletters To Save You Time and Money - Episode 176 Backpacking For Beginners with Will Hatton - Episode 138   Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett Follow on Threads: @thedaniellecorbett   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. ","author_name":"The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers","author_url":"https:\/\/thoughtcard.com","html":"