Have book, will travel affordably. That's the promise of Matt Kepnes's new travel guide, How To Travel The World On $50 A Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter (Perigee Trade, $15). He will tell you how it's done at Kramerbooks on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Kepnes is the vagabond behind Nomadic Matt, a blog based on helping people travel and the idea that it's possible to do so without much money. The belief that it isn't can be attributed to the travel industry, Kepnes says. He tells DCist, "Most people look at the ads they see online and in print and think, 'that's lovely but I can't afford that.' However, there are so many websites, apps, and companies out there that can help you find deals, that now is one of the best times to travel."

Kepnes wants to help readers navigate the options, and prove that "travel can be done cheaply without sacrificing comfort." He traveled overseas for the first time in 2004 and has been to over 70 countries since then. He shares many of the tricks he's picked up on his blog, but he wrote the book to "take what is in the blog and expand it" in more detail, with new tips, resources, and destination sections.

How To Travel The World On $50 A Day is divided into three extremely practical step-by-step sections for the apprehensive (or experienced) traveler. "Anyone can do it", Kepnes says, and "the book lays out the planning of a trip from start to finish in an easy-to-follow format."

"Planning Your Trip", "On-The-Road Expenses", and "Breaking It Down By Region" offer both logistical advice and insider "hacks", such as booking a cheap flight (hint: get a credit card that offers bonus flyer miles), the best travel backpacks, the best deal websites, and how to save money at every turn, all over the world.

If you're really looking to get the most bang for your buck, visit Southeast Asia, Kepnes tells DCist: "It's the most affordable region in the world. There's cheap food, accommodation, transportation, and lots of other travelers." Central America is also a great place to save more and travel longer.

And what essentials to pack as a budgeting traveler? "I always bring extra socks because they seem to disappear, a backup bank and credit card in case something goes wrong so you'll always have access to your money, and a good lock to keep your stuff locked up during the day or on overnight buses," Kepnes advises.

Kepnes's other books include How to Teach English Overseas, The Ultimate Guide To Travel Hacking, How To Build A Travel Blog, and How To Make Money With Your Travel Blog. He has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, Lifehacker, BBC, Time, and many other publications. When he isn't traveling, he lives in New York City.

At the Kramerbooks on Tuesday, Kepnes will speak about budget travel and how it has changed over the years, then take questions from the audience and sign books. The event is free to the public.

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