About Matador

AS ANYONE who has ever traveled anywhere knows, it’s more than flights, hostels, or hotels. It’s more than food or sightseeing. It’s about the people you meet. It’s about what you learn. It’s about the exchange of culture.

MATADOR is an independent media company based around travel culture worldwide. We sponsor independent travelers, athletes, journalists, and filmmakers to produce original investigative works.

Our network averages over 1.4 million unique monthly visitors, making us the most read independent travel site online.

We have won Lowell Thomas awards–the highest recognition of excellence in travel journalism–for the last two years in a row.

We educate the next generation of writers, photographers, and filmmakers, linking them with editors, publishers, and opportunities as “travelers in residence” and correspondents abroad.

MATADOR’S community gives individuals, orgs, and businesses an unprecedented set of tools for publishing media as well as resources for trip planning, sharing information on projects and places, and organizing meetups.

Our mission is to empower, connect, and feature travelers promoting culture, conservation, and sustainability around the world.