Hi, I’m Matt. Welcome to my little stretch of paradise! I created this blog to inspire you to explore the world, expand your outlook, and build your own global community. Regardless of whether you’re looking to go travel the world, grow your business, or embark on a new research project, learn how to share your story through maps, photography, video, and data. Then use those stories to inspire your next adventure.
Who is this Blog For?
Part of our mission is to build an inclusive community that expands our horizons and outlook, so we welcome readers from all walks of life. However, if any of the following describe you, you’re in the right place.
- Travelers looking to experience new adventures, expand their horizons, and become a more well-rounded individual
- Individuals and professionals looking to improve their skills in Visual Storytelling (Photography/Videos), Content Creation, GIS Maps, Python, or Data Science
- Business owners looking to boost their operations and maximize their profits
- Scientists and researchers
- Individuals looking to escape office life and experience true freedom
- Map and Geography Enthusiasts
- Anyone else with an interest in our content.
Explore Our Websites
We get it. The nuts and bolts of data science and programming are not everyone’s cup of tea, especially on a travel blog. That’s why we have two websites. So you can engage with the content you want to.
For the traditional side of travel, find your next adventure at Matt Gove Photo. Travel the world through breathtaking photos and videos. Experience new cultures and exotic destinations. Become a better global citizen. Engage communities and raise awareness both at home and abroad.
For the more technical perspective, head over to Matthew Gove Web Development. Harness the power of maps and data science to tell your story and supercharge your operations. Even if you think you have no interest, I encourage you to give it a try. They can help you in ways you may not have previously considered.
Photography
Videos
Travel Guides
Mission Statement
Taking you on an adventure around the world, inspiring you to get out in nature, expand your own horizons, and become a better global citizen.
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Find Your Next Adventure
Matthew Gove Web Development
Maps
Data Science
Graphics
Mission Statement
Using data and maps to tell your story, raising awareness so you can build an inclusive community around your mission and values. We publish it all on the web to make you accessible to everyone both at home and abroad.
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Tell Your Story
Destinations
Get Inspired
Before you can share your story with the world, your first step is to figure out either where you want it to be set or where you want to tell it. Even though we’ve been focusing on destinations closer to home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to inspire you to find your next adventure no matter where in the world you are.
Explore Popular Destinations
Popular Posts About Destinations
- How to Have a Safe and Successful Visit to Los Algodones, Mexico During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Want to Visit Canada Now that the Border is Open? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
- 15 COVID-Friendly Photography Adventures in the Western United States
- How to Maximize 1 Day at Mexico’s El Pinacate Biosphere
- 7 Powerful Lessons from a a Cross-Country COVID-19 Road Trip
- A Relaxing Getaway: How to Spend a 24 Hours Visit to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
The Waterfront at El Malecón
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
Maps
Find Your Journey
Looking to grow your business? Embarking on a new research project? Or do you simply have a bad case of wanderlust? Maps are one of the most powerful, versatile, and underutilized tools available to you.
Interactive maps virtually transport you and your reader anywhere in the world in the ways that photography and videos cannot. Instead of telling your story, let your reader experience it. Then use those same maps to find your next adventure.
Our Maps
- Scenic Drives
- Photos and Videos
- COVID-19 Dashboard
- Bucket List
- Travel Guides (Coming in 2022)
- Destinations (Coming in 2022)
Popular Posts About Maps
- The Ultimate in Python Data Processing: How to Create Maps and Graphs from a Single Shapefile
- 7 Ways Geospatial Analytics Give Your Business a Competitive Edge
- How to Boost Your GIS Productivity with Python in 5 Minutes
- Python Tutorial: How to Create a Choropleth Map Using Region Mapping
- COVID-19 Maps: 5 Reasons They are the Best Tool to Fight the Pandemic
- Weird Geography: 10 Bizarre and Unusual Facts About France
- Python GeoPandas: Easily Create Stunning Maps without a GIS Application
Chapman’s Peak Drive on Our Scenic Drives Map
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Visual Media
Share Your Story Through Immersive Photography and Videos
Don't Just Tell Your Audience. Let Them Experience Your Story.
Both photography and video are incredibly powerful means to engage communities and raise awareness both at home and abroad. It lets you communicate with others far beyond language barriers, opposing viewpoints, and cultural differences.
Learn how to take breathtaking photos from an award-winning photographer that has over 15 years experience. Create photo and video essays that tell your story. Broaden your global perspective. And bring fresh, new views back to your own community.
Who knows, maybe you’ll even find inspiration for your next adventure.
Popular Posts About Visual Media
- 7 Weather Forecasting Models That Will Improve Your Landscape Photography
- Lake Tahoe Photography: Your 6-Step Guide to an Epic Adventure
- Grand Canyon: A Complete Guide to Stunning Winter Photography
- How to Use Weather to Take Amazing Landscape Photos
- Photographers: Here’s How to Boost Your Income with Python Automation
- 15 Powerful Anthony Bourdain Quotes that Inspire My Travel Photography
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona, United States
Data Science
Supercharge Your Operations
Tell your story through the power of data science. Learn how to harness the power of databases, analytics, mathematical modeling, and automation to turn your organization into a powerhouse.
Effortlessly identify problems and optimize your operations. Don’t let over 70% of your data go to waste like most people do. Let the data science do the hard work. So you can focus on delivering your best product to your customers.
Our Data Applications
- COVID-19 Dashboard
- Matt Gove Photo Maps
- More Coming in 2022
Popular Posts About Data Science
- 13 Stunning Examples Showing How Easy It Is to Spread Disinformation Without Manipulating Any Data
- Color Theory: A Simple Exercise in Mathematics and Graphic Design
- 12 Secrets to Plan a Safe Cross-Country Trip During the Pandemic
- Exclusive Endeavor: A Compelling Lesson in COVID-19 Numerical Modeling
- Learn Python the Fun Way: A Simple Rock-Paper-Scissors Game
- I Built a COVID-19 Model That Got 70-90% of Its 2020 Predictions Correct. I Know Nothing About Epidemiology. Here’s How I Did It.
Matt’s Risk Index on our COVID-19 Dashboard
Southeastern United States
Additional Content
Get Even More
Want even more? I invite you to browse through the rest of our content. Brush up on your skills with our hands-on tutorials. Get the latest analysis and forecasts for the COVID-19 pandemic. Use our travel guides to plan your next adventure. Or learn some unusual facts with our Weird Geography series. Our content has always been free. And it always will be.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out and ask. We’ll respond within 24 hours.
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Lake Tahoe
Glennbrook, Nevada, United States
Want to Work Together?
Want to team up to work on a project together? Need my expertise on something you’re working on? Or do you just want to swap stories over a cup of coffee? I’d love to hear from you! Please drop me an email, give me a call, or shoot me a text.
Thank You For Visiting
Thank you for taking the time to explore our corner of the internet. If you ever have any questions, would like some more information, or just want to chat, please don’t hesitate to email, call, or message me via the Matthew Gove Web Development site, the Matt Gove Photo site, or any of our social media accounts. I’ll respond within 24 hours.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
