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| April, 2005 |
MONTHLY MEMBER NEWSLETTER |
GoNOMAD.com Announces $500 Cash Grants for Travel Writers
April 15 is the Deadline for Proposals
South Deerfield, MA -- GoNOMAD.com Senior Travel Editor Kent E. St. John will fund four $500 grants, one in each quarter of 2005, to be awarded to travel writers who wish to visit new destinations and develop new themes. Writers should submit a one-page synopsis of where they would like to go and a one-page list of their published travel stories. The deadline for submissions for the first quarter is April 15, 2005. |
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There are few places in the world that have captured the imagination of so many travelers, traders, adventurers and spies quite like the
ancient Silk Road city of Bukhara. See article |
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Let’s face it, we’re living in a competitive society, especially in the US. We’re wired to try to come out on top whether in our jobs, our sports contests, our classes, or our excursions to the mall or the car dealer. Raised on this competitive spirit, many travelers have trouble letting go when they decide to circle the globe for the first time. See article
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Travelers who are looking for a unique vacation can take part in a world famous talk-a-thon. Pueblo Ingles brings English-speaking travelers from all over the globe to Spain to interact with Spanish businesspeople for a full week. Lisa Lubin describes her free vacation. Find discount airfares to Spain. See article
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Tasty dishes, fine wine, excellent cooking classes, beautiful scenery – who wouldn’t want to go on a food tour to Europe? Three tour companies that offer these trips are Epiculinary, My Croatia, and Active Gourmet Holidays, in exotic destinations like Naples and Seville. Find budget hotels in Naples. See article |
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The Himalayas with its rugged mountain peaks, evergreen forests, bone chilling regions, important temples, makes it an ideal destination. For a motorcyclist, visiting Himalayas is one thing and riding across the lofty mountains is totally another thing –the supreme challenge to any true bike enthusiast. See article |
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Logging in the Congo
We were a group of nine overlanders, traveling the length of Africa in our own vehicles. We had made contact with Alan, the owner of a logging company in the Republic of Congo, who had generously offered us a place to stay. We were very happy to be watching the storm play out from the dry verandah of the company’s guesthouse. Alan’s Congolese chef, Luc, had even prepared an excellent meal for us. See article |
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Leasing a car in Europe allows you to see more, do more and have more fun.
And it is not as expensive as you might think! |
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Since moving to Central Asia, our friends had repeatedly advised us, "You must visit Ashgabat if you have the chance - it is like nothing you've ever experienced or are likely to experience again." The biggest allure for us was the chance to explore a land with ancient cultures and traditions that was once part of the Silk Road. See article |
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Despite the crowds, there’s something about Maine that is alluring – the sea, the old captains’ houses, and the lobster dinners. If the Vacation State is calling you, you should visit a mid-coast town just an hour east of Bangor. Having recently celebrated its 150th birthday, Belfast is northern New England at its best. See article |
GoNOMAD introduces a new traveler's aid...we now publish a complete guide to finding parking at every major U.S. and Canadian Airport. Search your departure city for the lowest priced lots for long term or short term parking.
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