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What’s In Your Backpack, Jenny Buccos, Founder – ProjectExplorer?

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Over the last 5 years, Jenny M. Buccos, Director, Producer, and Founder of ProjectExplorer.org, has been   More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Alex Jouve, TV Producer?

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Between working on globetrotting shows and wanderlust-inducing series for the History Channel, Discovery Channel, and the Travel Channel, TV producer   More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Chris Guillebeau, Unconventional Entrepreneur?

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Matador catches up with the social media sensation behind The Art of Non-Conformity, Chris Guillebeau between trips as he continues his quest  More »

Technology and the Art of Location Independence

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Matador catches up with professional travel writer/photographer duo Lara Dunston and Terence Carter to find out how they stay plugged in and productiv  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Bob Krist, Travel Photographer?

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Award-winning National Geographic photographer Bob Krist opens up his camera bag.  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Rolf Potts, Travel Guru?

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A leading name in the world of travel and vagabonding, award-winning travel writer and author Rolf Potts gives  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Mark Shea, Filmmaker?

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Travel filmmaker Mark Shea shares his gear with Matador Goods.  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Justin Thompson, Rock Videographer?

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Matador Community member Justin Thompson travels the world with rock bands, sh  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Gary Arndt, Round-The-World Traveler?

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Popular long term traveler Gary Arndt shares his must-have travel items with Matador Goods.  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Maria Taylor, Musician

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Every indie-rocker's favorite chanteuse, Maria Taylor shares her must-have tour items with Matador Goods.  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Tony Vincent, Recording Artist and Broadway Actor?

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From performing with the award winning Broadway show, RENT to gigs with Jesus Christ Superstar and We Will Rock You, Matador caught up with the multi-  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Tricia Huffman, Jason Mraz’s Tour ‘Joyologist’?

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Her one-of-a-kind job description is to "keep the positivity flowing, keep our bodies clean and limber......"   More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Lara Dunston, Professional Travel Writer?

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From a couple different cellphones and SIM cards to various day bags which help her blend in as a local, writer Lara Dunston shares her gear with us.  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host

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From pastoral dirt roads in Nicaragua to the busy streets of India, without fail, these are the items Samantha Brown needs with her while she shoots t  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Craig Martin, Travel Podcaster

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What do you really need to make superb travel podcasts while on the road? Photo by Jordan Hoskins Matador Goods caught up with podcaster extraordina  More »

Inside Her Suitcase: Samantha Brown’s Must-Haves For A Romantic Getaway

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With over 10 years’ experience as a travel show host, Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown has packing down to an exact science. Photo cour  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Ryan Libre, Professional Photographer?

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Every year, my camera bag grows and my personal gear shrinks. My camera gear is now two times my personal gear in volume, five times in weight and 100  More »

What’s In Your Backpack, Tom Gates, Matador Editor?

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Matador Life Editor Tom Gates lies amidst the innards of his backpack. Matador Goods is starting a “What’s In Your Backpack?” series and I’  More »

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