My name is Matt. I live in Charlotte, NC. I am a passionate adventure-seeker fascinated by experiencing cultures in places most visitors overlook. Throughout the 33 countries I’ve visited I’ve learned that these places offer a less curated, more authentic and adventurous experience than the major tourist hubs of the world. And that’s why I started Village Bound. Here follows my journey.

Worst Drive Ever: Surviving the Mparos Pass, Central Greece

Germany’s best beer festival is hidden in the woods - and nobody outside of Germany knows about it.

Kids playing in a remote Greek village are a rarity these days as the population of Greece’s villages continues to plummet. Where are the people going - and how is the Greek government working to bring them back?

I booked dinner for one in a stranger’s basement my first night in Tblisi. What the hell was I thinking?