In the effort to create a sustainable online community on a very modest budget, we welcome the support of our valued members. Thank you for your interest, participation and the contributions you make to the Matador community!
Here are some ways that you can support Matador Travel.

EXPLORE. Get inspired by checking out what others have written, uploaded, and posted. These are some of the most active, interesting people on the planet!

CREATE. When you travel, or discover something remarkable in your hometown, tell us about it. Let other Matador members know where to see the best live shows, and get the best cheeseburger in your city and/or throw down some inspiring blogs about your trips abroad. Travel is the most visual of experiences, so don’t forget to upload your best photos. Show us where you’ve been and who you are!

SPREAD THE WORD. As Passionate Travelers we meet so many interesting and inspiring people along the way. Let them all know about Matador! Your friend selling his climbing gear, a family member looking to book a trip around the world, a co-worker who just returned from Burning Man, a classmate who is studying abroad in Spain, the person in the hostel who hasn’t stopped talking about the NGO they want to start in Africa—all of these people should be a part of the Matador Travel community. Tell them to check out MatadorTravel.com and get connected.

HELP PEOPLE FIND US. The Internet is more exciting now than ever before. A huge part of the culture of participation is recommending to others the coolest new things you’ve found on the Net. Bookmark MatadorTravel on del.icio.us and throw us up on your blog or MySpace!

GIVE US FEEDBACK. In the spirit of the culture of participation, it is you -- the user, who will drive this community in new directions. Your ideas, comments, and suggestions about the website are extremely important to us. We are constantly looking for ideas to improve your experience on Matador and the overall quality and authenticity of the site. What do you like? What do you dislike? What would you like to see more of? How can we enhance your experience on Matador? Your valuable feedback will help us create a website that provides exactly what you, the Passionate Traveler, needs for authentic connection to the world. Drop us a line at feedback@MatadorTravel.com

USE SMALLWORLD. We created the travel classifieds section so that Passionate Travelers from all over the world can link up with each other and buy goods and services from local people in the country they are traveling. Exploring and using this feature will give you access to goods and services at a fraction of the cost while allowing you to immerse yourself in the culture of that country as only the local people can show you.

CHECK OUT our affiliates. Be it a plane ticket, backpack, surfboard, or sandals; travelers need gear. We take pride in only partnering with companies that are as serious about responsible travel as we are, and who provide the best deals for our members. By purchasing from the affiliates on our site you are supporting the Matador community and gearing yourself up for the adventures ahead.

BUY Matador Apparel. By purchasing Matador Apparel -- which is designed by artists from around the world -- you are supporting the site and representing the Matador community and what it stands for. Only 50 Limited Edition Founder shirts left!

Thank you again for your support and we’ll see you on the road!