About Levi Matson
And Melody Miles

About Levi Matson

My name is Levi Matson, and Melody Miles shares my journey and experiences as a digital traveler.

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, I describe it as my home when filling out official forms. In reality, I’ve embraced a life without a fixed address for years.

I’m a location independent entrepreneur also known as a digital traveler living the blend of work and exploration since 2005.

My passion for long-term travel began in 2003 when I moved to the UK on a two-year working holiday visa. Living in London with Europe at my doorstep, I discovered an insatiable love for travel. Around the same time, I developed a fascination with the internet. This combination inspired me to create a career centered on photography and building travel websites.

After my time in London, I returned to Australia briefly before securing a working holiday visa for a year in Ireland. While living in Dublin, I was determined to establish a business that would allow me the freedom to work and travel. In April 2003, as my Irish visa expired, I chose self-employment over returning home and I haven’t looked back since.

Initially, I divided my time between European summers and Australian summers. Today, Southeast Asia is my base, with Vietnam serving as my primary home while I explore the surrounding region.

About Melody Miles

Melody Miles is my travel blog, offering a personal glimpse into the world through my eyes—Levi Matson, a long-term traveler from Australia. It features travel guides, practical tips, and reflections on the places I’ve explored across the globe.

In February 2009, I launched Melody Miles as a platform to document my journey. By then, I had already spent nearly six years working while traveling as a digital traveler but had yet to share my experiences in writing. The blog quickly became a meaningful way to connect with fellow travelers, both online and in person.

What began as a simple travel journal has grown to encompass topics that fuel my passions. I frequently write about photography, train travel and urban rail transit worldwide. With extensive travel throughout Southeast Asia, I also create “where to stay” guides for key destinations in the region.

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