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A lot of people have been asking "Where in the hell is Matt?" No, not Matt Lauer. We're talking about Matt, the self-described "deadbeat" from Connecticut who's captivated millions with a super fun online video montage of his recent six-month around-the-world trip, during which he visited 39 countries on seven continents. Whether it's the silly little dance he does in each destination or the great original music or that the video inspires you to chuck all and circumnavigate the planet or a combo of all of the above, we think it qualifies as true feel-good entertainment. Watch the video for yourself. wherethehellismatt.com BT: Having circumnavigated the globe, what's your best travel advice/tip for the budget-conscious traveler? Matt: Stay out of Europe. There are loads of other places to go that stretch both your dollar and your comfort zone--and that's a good thing! BT: You say on your website that you think "Americans need to travel more abroad" Could you elaborate? Matt: I think we're becoming very insular in this country. The images we see on the news show us a very narrow view of hate and violence, but that's not the whole picture. We need to get out there, become a part of the outside world, and let it change us as well. We also need diplomats now more than ever. BT: Is there someplace you'd still like to go? Matt: More than I can count. It's true that the more places you check off the list, the longer the list gets. BT: How has travel changed you, personally? Matt: It has changed my relationship with stuff. And by that I mean physical stuff -- possessions. I'm more careful about what I accumulate and conscious of how it weighs me down. I'm also much more aware of how many choices I have. We tend to let our options get narrower and narrower until the big decisions are made for us. Life is more than just picking your cell phone carrier. You can do whatever you want with it.

A lot of people have been asking "Where in the hell is Matt?" No, not Matt Lauer. We're talking about Matt the self-described deadbeat from Connecticut who's captivated millions with a superfun online video montage of his recent six-month around-the-world trip, during which he visited 39 countries on seven continents. Whether it's the silly little dance he does in each destination or the great original music or that the video inspires you to chuck all and circumnavigate the planet or a combo of all of the above, we think it qualifies as true feel-good entertainment. Watch the video for yourself here: wherethehellismatt.com BT: Having circumnavigated the globe, what's your best travel advice/tip for the budget-conscious traveler? Matt: Stay out of Europe. There are loads of other places to go that stretch both your dollar and your comfort zone--and that's a good thing! BT: You say on your website that you think "Americans need to travel more abroad" Could you elaborate? Matt: I think we're becoming very insular in this country. The images we see on the news show us a very narrow view of hate and violence, but that's not the whole picture. We need to get out there, become a part of the outside world, and let it change us as well. We also need diplomats now more than ever. BT: Is there someplace you'd still like to go? Matt: More than I can count. It's true that the more places you check off the list, the longer the list gets. BT: How has travel changed you, personally? Matt: It has changed my relationship with stuff. And by that I mean physical stuff -- possessions. I'm more careful about what I accumulate and conscious of how it weighs me down. I'm also much more aware of how many choices I have. We tend to let our options get narrower and narrower until the big decisions are made for us. Life is more than just picking your cell phone carrier. You can do whatever you want with it.

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Warning: Some of these photos were too outrageous for the magazine. Don't say we didn't warn you! Way beyond "behind the scenes" I went on a cycling tour to Italy with several four couples and another solo traveler. A couple from Denver shared my sense of humor. We chuckled together about, among other things, my tendency to be overly organized, even to the point of taking pictures of my bathrooms! I do like to take photos during trips to remind myself of the places I've stayed. I couldn't wait to get home so I could share my photos with the tour group and my friends. The Denver couple noticed that one bathroom picture had added features in the mirror! Once again, they laughed so hard they cried! Christine Gabrielle, Standish, Maine Hurts just looking at it My husband and I spent the final day of our honeymoon in Bonaire at Washington Slagbaai National Park. Before heading out on the trail, we made a quick stop at the visitors center to use the restrooms. As we approached the two doorways, I failed to see anything that would distinguish the men's room from the women's—at least until I got close enough to look at the men's room sign in all its glory. Diane Knoepke, Oak Park, Ill. Thanks for the clarification In the Grenadines, my wife and I had a water taxi drop us off at a deserted island. We were enjoying our solitude when we saw a fisherman waving to us from his boat while holding a huge lobster. Seconds later he waded toward us, keeping the lobster out of the water. When he came ashore we realized that he had no clothes on. He tried to sell us the lobster—and even offered to cook it on the beach—but we graciously declined as we would've been too distracted by the scenery. Fortunately, he let my wife take a picture. (I'm the one in the hat.) Trent Jones, Safety Harbor, Fla. Pray he doesn't work hard My friend Stephen and I ran into a fellow on a Key West sidewalk holding a sign that said will work for pants. He said that for a few bucks we could take a photo with him. To add a little flavor to our photo, we dropped our pants. As we pulled up our pants, and the second photo was being shot, the photographer gasped. We got a whole lot more than we bargained for. Charlie Baxley, Fairhope, Ala. Or he'd been a very naughty boy My sister and I drove around Croatia to celebrate her 30th birthday. We ate cuttle­fish risotto, drank delicious wine, and enjoyed the coast's beauty. Our greatest adventure, however, happened on the island of Hvar. While my sister concentrated on driving, I looked ahead and saw two plump, pink buttocks—and a turquoise thong. It was too good to be true. He had obviously forgotten to rub sunblock on his bum. Julie Liu, Chicago, Ill. Warning: Lift that little black sticker at your own risk! I was traveling around the Thai islands with my girlfriend when, on the island of Ko Samui, she begged me to go on an elephant-riding tour. I agreed, and one of the side trips included a visit to a monkey farm. My girlfriend is absolutely bananas about monkeys and was ecstatic when she learned that we could take pictures with one on our shoulders. After I took a few pictures of the unenthusiastic monkey on my girlfriend, it was my turn. She and our guide burst into laughter: The monkey was pleasuring himself inches from my head! Jesse Golland, Isle of Palms, S.C. Dude totally needs a helmet I had to go San Francisco for business, so I decided to fly in a few days early to see the sights. As I was leaving my hotel, I noticed a crowd of people gathering for a parade, so I stayed to watch—and saw way more than I'd bargained for! Danette Oien, Shoreview, Minn. You know the old saying: red thighs at night, sailor's delight My husband and I were enjoying an elegant alfresco dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, when I asked one of the other patrons to snap a photo of us with the sunset in the background. The picture came out fantastic, although on closer inspection I noticed that my bright red underwear was peeking through! I suppose I would've been better off wearing undies that matched my dress.... Caroline Tetschner, Mundelein, Ill. With about 80 elephants grazing just in front of him, my husband had plenty to smile about while exploring the Pinnewala elephant orphanage near Kegalle, Sri Lanka. He had no clue, however, what was going on just over his shoulder. Frances Durrant, Keaau, Hawaii On my trip to Katmandu, Nepal, I observed a religious celebration outside the Pashupati Temple. This picture wasn't supposed to be taken but somehow I managed to get the shot. The man is lifting a sizeable sack of rocks, chained to his penis, approximately five inches above the ground—truly an amazing feat. Govina Acharya, Aberdeen, N.J. I recently went to Bermuda with a few friends. They were straight-laced church going women and we decided to rent mopeds for the day. Imagine our surprise and humiliation when we found out what my nickname would be for the day. Renae Kinsey, Apollo Beach, Fla. Readers love the tribesmen of Irian Jaya—but there are only so many pictures of men wearing gourds we can print in the magazine. Michael Alloway, San Diego, Calif. I often visit my daughter in St. Louis. It's great to enjoy her company and the pleasures of the city. It was a perfect day for a trip to the St. Louis Zoo. We took lots of pictures, but this one was the best. Lynne Davis, Carbondale, Ill. Along with her friend, this reader traveled to St. John's, Newfoundland, and took a detour to a town called Dildo. She tried to make the locals laugh, but was unsuccessful. They'd heard all those jokes before. Eileen Moynahan, Ottawa, Ont. While at SeaWorld in Orlando, we visited Clydesdales. We'd been petting and admiring these beautiful horses and decided to have a photo shoot. As the photographer was getting ready for the picture, she told my youngest son to reach back and pet the horse. We didn't realize until we got the photo exactly where he was touching! Penny Valle, Canton, Ga. On a trip to Cambodia with my sister, I decided to pose for a picture in Angkor Wat beside a temple and a friendly horse. At the time, I didn't know what my sister was giggling about. After posing, I took a good look at the horse and realized what was so humorous. Katherin Lin