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Matt Simmons

@matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social

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Explorer, nomad, wanderer, knight-errant. "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine youtube.com/@ExploreTayo

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

From Kraków, we explored one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Wieliczka Salt Mine. Beginning in the 13th century, Polish miners dug what would become an underground city, nearly 1100 feet below the Earth's surface from salt. #nomadlife #travel #Europe #Poland #UNESCO youtu.be/QyySONg497c

Poland's Underground Wonder, Wieliczka Salt Mine

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Kraków is Poland's most celebrated city, and the country's ancient capital for nearly 600 years. The Kingdom of Poland was founded 1,000 years ago on Wawel Hill, and Krakow celebrated its millennium in 2025. #nomadlife #travel #Europe #Poland #Krakow youtu.be/lK-4vfvixGQ

Kraków: 1000 Years of Magic

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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 04/11/2025

"A little party never killed nobody?" Clearly Trump never made it to the end of "The Great Gatsby"

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Warsaw, the capital of #Poland, has a bad reputation. Even locals have told don't bother visiting. But we saw a very different side! #travel #nomadlife youtu.be/pFMnQucveN4

Warsaw: Everyone Gets This City Wrong

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 👻 #Halloween is the modern celebration of #Samhain, a time of year when it was believed that spirits could walk freely among the living. In January 2022, we explored Oweynagat (Cave of the Cats) in Co Roscommon #Ireland, the Irish home of Samhain. youtu.be/ttCngH088Fg

Oweynagat, the Home of Samhain

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In 48 hours, we discovered what Tiranë, Albania, has to offer and what makes this city one of Europe's most intriguing destinations. #nomadlife #travel #Europe #Albania #Tirana youtu.be/PgX8PcX8OgM

Learning About TIRANA in 48 Hours

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Our poor, delicate ❄️-in-Chief youtu.be/-y34CPkKeDw?...

Trump 'terminates' Canada trade talks over anti-tariff advert featuring former President Reagan

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Andy Kostrub @andrewkostrub.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Updating my LEGO White House

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We had an #idyllic day in the #hills of #tuscany #italy with #winepairings🍷 that were to die for!

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

This bailout will also cost US farmers $billions.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

So no terrorism then?

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

So Facebook deactivated my account. No warning, no explanation, no appeal. It's a big inconvenience because that's the only way I communicate with a lot of people but, frankly, it's a relief. There's no more moral deliberation about staying on their platform.

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

South Korea knows when democracy is threatened! #nokings

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Southern Albania's Balkan Gems: Gjirokastër, the Blue Eye, and Vlorë #nomadlife #travel #Europe #Albania #UNESCO youtu.be/M7uFgEKQTzE

Southern Albania's Balkan Gems: Gjirokastër, the Blue Eye, and Vlorë

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Sarandë, Albania was a great place for us to relax for a while, with its turquoise Ionian beaches and the nearby UNESCO Butrint National Park. #Europe #travel #nomadlife #Albania youtu.be/rHwwObAs1vg

Is Sarandë the Next European Riviera?

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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Kat in the Hat (She/Her) @duskyroses.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

This is just awesome

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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

After three months in Morocco and Egypt, we flew back to Europe, to the island of Corfu in Western Greece. Corfu is full of Venetian charm, turquoise waters, and spectacular scenery. #Travel #nomadlife #Greece #Corfu #island #Europe youtu.be/YOT7xd8rJY0

Corfu, Greece: A Magical Return to Europe

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

In Part 2 of Luxor, we explore some of Egypt's most breathtaking ancient sites: the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the unexpectedly amazing Valley of the Artisans. #history #travel #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #UNESCO #Egypt youtu.be/jgN-MADtPnU

Valley of the Kings, Queens, Artisans & Hatshepsut’s Temple

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

In April 2025, we visited Luxor, Egypt—the world’s greatest open-air museum! In Part 1, we explore the haunting Luxor Temple and the grand Karnak Temple. #nomadlife #travel #Egypt #AncientEgypt #History youtu.be/0tq1bHaeoog

City of the Pharaohs' Scepter, Part 1

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The coast of Normandy, #France 🇫🇷 as seen from above. I love getting #dronephotography shots that would be impossible otherwise. #nomadlife #travel #europe

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

In April, we sailed along the legendary #Nile #River in #Egypt on a 3-night #cruise from #Aswan to #Luxor. In this video, we share: - What the cruise was like - Missteps & lessons learned - Tips to help plan your journey youtu.be/iaNJCEZyo6c

Nile Cruise Experiences, Lessons & Tips

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Aswan was a perfect place for us to slow down for a few days in April. Surrounded by Nubian culture, ancient ruins, stunning views, and feluccas sailing the Nile, our stay was off the usual tourist route and far from boring! #ancientegypt #travel #history #nubia #Egypt #Aswan youtu.be/qsZcyeUd0JE

Slowing Down in Aswan

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Stephen Vincent @chelseaman.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Nubian people of Elephantine Island, Egypt, have a rich history, deep cultural heritage, strong modern identity, and often proudly call themselves "the Jamaicans of Egypt." youtu.be/23v2mF63uvU

Nubians of Elephantine: The Jamaicans of Egypt

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Stephen Vincent @chelseaman.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

#drone #slavaukraini youtu.be/y-88Z-xqImI?...

Ukraine's Most Bizarre Weapon Innovation Will Blow Your Mind

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Kat in the Hat (She/Her) @duskyroses.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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Kat in the Hat (She/Her) @duskyroses.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Democracy dies in the light

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Are we Great yet? #MAGA #winning youtu.be/boZUwQB0Rc0?...

Foreign investors disappear from US Treasury auctions, as China borrows at the lowest rates ever

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

The Philae Temple Complex, once below the waters of the Nile, holds one of the most beautiful sites of the ancient world: the Temple of Isis. #Egypt #history #travel youtu.be/8-TO7NHwi3g

Philae: Isis' Sunken Temple

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I ❤️ #Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 youtu.be/loqtUyNgnAo?...

Scotland Hates Trump - The Music Video

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

In April, we visited Egypt’s breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples and had the place practically to ourselves! #ancientegypy #history #travel #Egypt #nomadlife youtu.be/iXWDl3uquwU

Abu Simbel Without the Crowds

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Stephen Vincent @chelseaman.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Journey through 3500 years of Egyptian History as we explore the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). #nomadlife #travel #Egypt #ancientegypt #pyramids #history youtu.be/jhxXhWJnUa8

Giza: The Unforgettable Pyramids and GEM

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John Sizemore (він/його) @skipsizemore.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

It's almost as if we've elected a completely illiterate dumbfuck backed by a cult who believes anything he says.

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

We share highlights of our unforgettable 24-day journey through Egypt: where we stayed, what we saw, what lessons we learned, and how much it cost. #egypt #howtotravel #costsoftravel #egyptonabudget #nomadlife #fulltimetravel youtu.be/5iLaqSU5Vjs

Three Weeks in Egypt: Costs & Lessons Learned

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Marrakesh and Fes are two of Morocco’s most iconic cities and the country's top two destinations. But which is better to visit? We'll compare our experiences in both and tell you which we preferred. youtu.be/J1UR8tBoiy0

Marrakesh vs Fes: Which Moroccan City do We Prefer?

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

The U.S. Senate is currently considering a budget reconciliation bill that quietly includes language that could devastate our public lands. It would: - Make over 250 million acres of public land eligible for sale - Mandate the sale of at least 2 million acres of Forest Service and BLM land

Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The mystical and spiritual Gnawa music, an integral part of Morocco’s #culture, is inscribed by #UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This unforgettable concert, held in a 400-year-old Marrakesh riad, was a highlight of our time in Morocco. #history #Morocco youtu.be/zFjB_P0T2Xw

Mystical Rhythms of Gnawa

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Since the late 18th century, Essaouira's walls linked the Sahara desert caravan trade through Marrakesh with the rest of the world. youtu.be/fQ5tayHP7Do

Goats in trees and a Moroccan seaport.

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We revisit the explorations from our fourth year of full-time travel. We rode, sailed, and flew through seventeen countries on three continents! #nomadlife #travel youtu.be/pV9sfLFgJPk

Our 4th Nomad Year (Year 4 Travel Recap)

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

In Old Town Krakow, today. Slava Ukraini! Слава Україні! #slavaukraini #krakow #poland #protest

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

From Fes to Marrakesh on an epic three-day journey through the heart of Morocco. Through the legendary Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert, and Hollywood's favorite ancient city, this was an unforgettable experience! #nomadlife #morocco #saharadesert #travel youtu.be/qRsWh9IFDyw

Three Days in the Desert

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Matt Simmons @matthewsimmons2112.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Rafael Andrade, a longtime friend, interviewed me about our full-time travel lifestyle on his youtube.com/@3thoughtson... podcast. Here's episode one of two of our interview: #fulltimetravel #nomadlife #earlyretirement youtu.be/eHyUE6tOTS8?...

3 Thoughts On by Rafael Andrade

Welcome to the 3 Thoughts On podcast. This podcast exists because I want to live in an world where: 1. We are better informed 2. Where Facts easily surface above opinions, and 3. Where wisdom is ma...

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