Matador Sports

As the newest blog in the Matador Network, Sports is a celebration of the way people play. It focuses on the innovators and innovations, the individual athletes as well as crews and teams that inspire us whether they be in adventure or traditional sports.

We’ll be following events that bring the entire world together like almost nothing else can, such as the World Cup, as well as tightly-knit local events such as the Green Race, that while not well known, exemplify the way entire communities can develop around a certain place and a certain sport.

Examples:

• Jessica Watson, 16, Youngest Person to Sail Solo Around the World
• 20 Athletes Pushing the Most Insane Limits on Water, Land, or Air

Matador Trips

Features destination-oriented articles that reveal aspects of place that readers aren’t likely to find in a guidebook. These articles should be written through the lens of your own experience, but also include practical information for other travelers. Matador Trips is NOT a “what I did on my vacation essay” or a straight-up travelogue.

Examples:

• The Ultimate Baja Escape
• Surf Vietnam: China Beach and Beyond

Matador Life

Matador Life publishes content about how to thrive between trips. This blog is heavy on articles that provide practical information for financial management, family relationships, and all the other details of life that we all deal with when we’re not on the road.

Examples:

• 8 Ways The Financial Crisis Can Improve Your Life
• 12 Tips For Landing an Apartment in New York City

Matador Change

Features articles about people and organizations around the world that are doing incredible work to build (or rebuild) communities, heal the environment, and work towards a more sustainable world. A blend of profile-type articles, interviews, and volunteer guides, this blog offers several different format options.

Examples:

• The Best Volunteer Opportunities for Divers Worldwide
• Save the Waves Coalition

Matador Abroad

Features articles about studying abroad and living abroad.

Examples:

• Escaping the Expat Trap
• 10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

The Travelers Notebook

This blog features articles with practical information and experience on photography, writing, and travel-related jobs.

Examples:

• 5 Tips for Taking Photos of Landmarks
• How to Get and Keep Getting Paid Online Travel Writing Gigs

Brave New Traveler

Features thoughtful essays about spiritual travel, travel and relationships, and philosophy as it relates to travel.

Examples:

• Why Travel as a Teenager is the Best Education
• Dark Tourism: Bearing Witness or Crass Spectacle?

Matador Goods

Features short reviews of books, gear, and other travel-related gadgets. Spotlights products that give back to the community and eco-friendly goods.

Examples:

• 18 Essential Items for a Trip Around The World
• Grow Some Moss in Your Bathroom

Also runs a popular “What’s In Your Backpack?” series that gives readers a peek into various travel lifestyles.

• What’s In Your Backpack, Tricia Huffman, Jason Mraz’s Tour ‘Joyologist’?
• What’s In Your Backpack, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host

Matador Nights

Spotlights the best bars, festivals, parties, and nightlife experiences from around the world.

Examples:

• 10 Biggest Parties Around the World
• How to Say “One More Beer, Please” in 50 Different Languages

Matador Pulse

Features content focusing on world and travel-related news. 99% of the content on this blog is generated by Matador managing editor Julie Schwietert Collazo; however, when a writer has a timely piece about a major event occurring where they are — such as Bangkok on the Brink: What Unrest Means for Travelers — queries will be considered.