What is Matador Network?

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Matador is a tribe of millions of travelers across the globe who share similar values about travel and the world: connecting with local people, learning the language, open-mindedness and curiosity about the local culture, and an unquenchable thirst for adventure and exploration.

Matador is the world’s largest independent travel publisher, with over 8 million unique monthly visitors. We tell stories through videos, photos, and articles that inspire people to explore more of their world, plan adventures with friends and family, and fuel their curiosity for far-off lands and their own backyard.

Matador shares stories, adventures, and cultural insight through words, photos, and video. We recognize that travel, above all else, is about people, and we honor the many different perspectives and ways of living that exist.

Matador Network is a North American digital media company based in the San Francisco, CA Bay Area focused on travel, outdoor adventure, food, nightlife, language learning and culture.

Matador Network was founded in 2006 by Ross Borden and Ben Polansky as an early social network aimed at travellers. In 2008 the company shifted its focus to digital publishing and media.

Matador Network was founded in 2006 by Ross Borden and Ben Polansky as an early social network aimed at travellers. In 2008 the company shifted its focus to digital publishing and media
In 2009 the company launched MatadorU.com, an online school for travel journalism with courses in travel writing, travel photography and filmmakin

In 2017 Matador launched its Matador Originals video series, which consists of original long-form video programming, including episodic series, talent-driven shows, and stand-alone documentaries.

Matador shares stories, adventures, and cultural insight through words, photos, and video. We recognize that travel, above all else, is about people, and we honor the many different perspectives and ways of living that exist.

Films include; In Her Shoes: India, Surfing With Sugar, Jacob's Journey: A Maasai Warrior’s Journey Home and Trawen: Travels to the Future Patagonia National Park.

In 2015 Matador launched Matador Studios, its in-house video production division, which produces video for advertisers.

Matador currently publishes more than 500 videos per year with more than 70 million video views per month on its social channels and website.

Matador shares stories, adventures, and cultural insight through words, photos, and video. We recognize that travel, above all else, is about people, and we honor the many different perspectives and ways of living that exist.

Matador shares stories, adventures, and cultural insight through words, photos, and video. We recognize that travel, above all else, is about people, and we honor the many different perspectives and ways of living that exist.

Matador Network ("Matador") is a North American digital media company based in the San Francisco, CA Bay Area focused on travel, outdoor adventure, food, nightlife, language learning and culture.

Matador Network was founded in 2006 by Ross Borden and Ben Polansky as an early social network aimed at travellers. In 2008 the company shifted its focus to digital publishing and media.

Matador Network was founded in 2006 by Ross Borden and Ben Polansky as an early social network aimed at travellers. In 2008 the company shifted its focus to digital publishing and media.

In 2009 the company launched MatadorU.com, an online school for travel journalism with courses in travel writing, travel photography and filmmaking.

In 2011, Matador published the book No Foreign Lands: 100 of the Most Inspirational Travel Quotes of All Time.

In 2014 the company launched the Matador Ambassador team, a network of YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram travel personalities who represent Matador's influencer marketing campaigns.

Matador Network was founded in 2006 by Ross Borden and Ben Polansky as an early social network aimed at travellers. In 2008 the company shifted its focus to digital publishing and media.

In 2015 Matador launched Matador Studios,[6] its in-house video production division, which produces video for advertisers. Matador currently publishes more than 500 videos per year with more than 70 million video views per month on its social channels and website.

In 2015 Matador launched Matador Studios, its in-house video production division, which produces video for advertisers. Matador currently publishes more than 500 videos per year with more than 70 million video views per month on its social channels and website.

In 2017 Matador launched its Matador Originals video series, which consists of original long-form video programming, including episodic series, talent-driven shows, and stand-alone documentaries.