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Painter Mary Gilman paints plein air at the Casa de los Artistas in Boca de Tomaltan, Mexico. photo by Max Hartshorne. Painting and Dancing on Mexico's Pacific Coast
At the Casa de los Artistas, guests can find their inner artist, learn salsa dance steps, or just sit and stare at the ocean. We did a little bit of it all.
Kook:What Surfing Taught Me About Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave
Dolphins near the Florida Panhandle. Apalachicola and Florida's Not Altogether Forgotten Coast
The Alamo in San Antonio. A San Antonio Girlfriend Getaway: On the Rocks with Salt
View of Disko Bay, west Greenland. Cruising West Greenland: Spectacular scenery
Lake Placid New York. Lake Placid, New York: Winter Sports in Slow Motion
Baby gator on Eagle Island, Georgia. Georgia: An Eagle Island State of Mind
Molokai...Hawaii's Almost Empty Island Molokai: Hawaii's Almost Empty Island
Anaheim Brewing Co, Orange County California. Antiquing in Old Town
Orange CA
Northampton, MA, a top restaurant destination. Top Ten Restaurants in Northampton, MA
Soho, one of New York City's great neighborhoods. Going Beyond Broadway:
SoHo in Lower Manhattan
A local man and his bird in Pacific Grove, California. photo by Shelley Rotner. Central California Coast: Nature vs Nurture
A chief at the Kamloopa Powwow in Kamloops, British Columbia Kamloops, British Columbia: An Age-Old Meeting Place
A raven outside the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia: Touring the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Welding is just one of the crafts taught at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, Massachusetts Williamsburg, Massachusetts: Creating Art on Your Vacation
Pittsburgh's funiculars are landmarks in this beautiful city that's set on three rivers. Biking Pittsburgh's Transformed
Riverfronts
Stephen Hartshorne and his daughter Sarah visit Squam Lake in New Hampshire where they find great theater, fine art, fine dining and scenic splendour. Squam Lake, New Hampshire: The Perfect Place for a Father-Daughter Getaway
Visiting Gloucester, MA, America's oldest seaport, made famous by George Clooney. Gloucester Massachusetts: America’s Oldest Seaport Reconnects to its Roots
Oh Mexico! Oh, Mexico! Love and Adventure in Mexico City
Glacier National Park is famous for its beauty and its iconic red buses. Jammer Joe at the Wheel:
The Red Buses of Glacier National Park
Zacatecas, Mexico. Zacatecas: Mexico's Often Overlooked Colonial Gem
Louisiana's Cajun Coast Louisiana's Cajun Coast: Canoeing and Cavorting in the Swamp
Kate Cosme visits Block Island, RI, a small island 12 miles off the coast and stays at the National Hotel and bikes and plays on the beach with her young children. Cruisin' the Dunes on Block Island, Rhode Island
Meredith Bower and her family explore New York City, visiting the Brooklyn Bridge, the Bronx Zoo, the Chelsea Market, the Italian Retail Market and many other attractions.  The Big Apple on a Budget: Discovering New York from a Different Angle
Mountain biking is just one of the many outdoor activities that make Whistler, BC an excellent choice for an adventure vacation. Whistler: Western Canada's Best-Kept Secret?
Dancers in Maui. photo by Connie Westergaard. Hanging Loose in Hawaii: Maui is Unparalleled
A chef demonstrating cooking techniques in the lobby of the Balsams, a grand hotel in Dixville Notch, NH. New Hampshire’s Grand Hotels: Where Classic Meets Contemporary
Cindy Bigras takes a woman-only getaway to Cancun and kisses a dolphin. Cancun, Mexico: For All Sorts of Reasons, A Perfect Paradise
Margie Goldsmith goes deep into the heart of the south...to find Alabama to be the home of the blues Singing the Blues in Alabama
Civil war era singers in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Vicksburg, Mississippi: The Key to the Civil War
Will McGough enjoys the parks, the architecture and the fine dining in Chicago in spite of the wind and the rain. Chicago: Charm and Chow Warm a Chilly Traveler
The Ocean Hotel in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. photo by Shelley Rotner. Watch Hill: Rhode Island's Magnficent Ocean House Hotel
Max Hartshorne meets a hobo and learns about life hopping freight trains across the USA. Hopping Freight Trains and living the Life of a Hobo
Tourguide Christina Lalanne explores three of the best city hikes in San Francisco...all reachable by public transit! Three San Francisco Hikes you can get to by Public Transportation
  Getting Screeched in Bonavista, Newfoundland
Gary Singh visits Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito, Ensenada and Tecate in Baja, Mexico, where he meets the mayors and learns things are a lot safer than you might think. Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali Mexico: No Worries!
Jane R. Stevenson presents a guide to the many dog-friendly features of Portland Oregon from walking trails and beaches to doggie boutiques and grooming salons. Dog Friendly Portland, Oregon
Nicole Sobel visits the Seaport Village Busker Festival in Sandiego, where musicians, jugglers and acrobats assemble to show off their unique skills. San Diego's Busker Festival: One of-a-Kind Entertainment
Herb Hiller likes to visit untouristed places that deserve a second look. He finds just that viewing sandhill cranes in Kearney, Nebraska Viewing Cranes in Kearney, Nebraska
Shelley Rotner visits Seattle and finds a sustainable city with lots of green space and lots of fine dining with the emphasis on organic local produce. Sustainable Seattle: Green Space and Local Produce
Sony Stark explores the hotspots in Miami with her friend Kristina, who needs a wheelchair because of her broken leg. Miami on Wheels: Traveling With a Disability
Cathie Arquilla gets her girlfriends together for a relaxing weekend in Ojai, a cozy little village in central California. Ojai, California: A Much-Needed Weekend With the Gals
Max Hartshorne goes hunting, fishing, football watching and barbecue eating in the great state of Alabama. An Alabama Man-cation: Hunting, Fishing, Football and Barbeque
Max Hartshorne meets Rick McIntyre, a wolf expert who tracks the daily activities of the wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming: Viewing Wolves in Yellowstone Park
Shelley Rotner writes about the culture and traditions of the Wampanoag Tribe in Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard. Martha's Vineyard: Much More than Beaches and Celebrities
Kelly Westhoff and her girlfriends go on a getaway to Glacier Country, Montana, where they go horseback riding, kayaking and whitewater rafting. A Girlfriend Getaway in Glacier Country, Montana
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne takes a trip to Mobile, Alabama, where he takes in the historic architecture, the friendly people and the legendary Southern cuisine. Alabama: Charming Small Towns and Downtowns
Quebec City: Fine Art, Fois Gras and Frog Legs
 
Michael Cervin writes a guide to Santa Barbara and the Central Coast of California, home to a thriving wine industry to rival the Napa and Sonoma Valleys Santa Barbara Wine Country: Move Over Napa and Sonoma!
Gary Singh visits an observatory atop Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island, tours coffee and vanilla plantations, and drinks Kava from a coconut shell. Hawaii's Big Island: Somewhere Between East and West
Cathie Arquila and her family visit Stowe, Vermont, where they do some Spring skiing and enjoy the many attractions of this quaint New England town. Stowe, Vermont: A Classic New England Town with Great Skiing
Habeeb Salloum visits the Domain Blue Lavender Farm in Magog, Quebec, where he learns about the history and cultivation of lavender. Lavender Farm Gives Tourists an Uplift in Quebec
Devon Magoon visits Greenfield, Massachusetts, a small New England city with a vibrant new music scene and lots of great shops and restaurants. Greenfield, Massachusetts: A Good Old-Fashioned Home Town
Chip Ainsworth takes a trip to the Saratoga Race Track in Upstate New York, makes some new friends and wins a few bucks. Racing Season in Saratoga, New York
Esha Samajpati visits New York's Finger Lakes Region, taking in a wine-tasting, a farmers market and a chimes concert at Cornell University. New York's Finger Lakes Region: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Ariel Newman writes about East bay Winery Bike Tours, which offers Napa-style tours to urban wineries in Oakland. Napa-Style Winery Bike Tours in Oakland
Emily Grund goes to Albany, New York, on a rainy weekend, but still finds lots of fun things to do in the city and on the waterways. Albany, New York: Exploring the City in the Rain
Max Hartshorne visits South County, Rhode Island, where he enjoys great fishing, local markets, historical sites and a whole lot of beautiful beach. Rhode Island’s South County: Quirky Cuisine, Great Fishing
Sarah Cavicchi reviews City of Stairways, a collection of poems by young people in San Francisco celebrating the city's seven neighborhoods. City of Stairways: A Poet's Guide to San Francisco
Emily Grund travels to Baltimore, Maryland, and finds all kinds of attractions for visitors on a budget. Baltimore Attractions Won't Break the Bank
Mary O'Brien visits the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota and tells the remarkable story of the famous Sioux war chief and the hard work and dedication of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in giving shape to the memorial. The Crazy Horse Memorial: Larger Than Life in South Dakota
Emily Fagan and family have a ball hiking in the Valley of the Goblins, and Little Wild Horse Slot Canyon in Utah. Family Fun in Goblin Valley, Utah: A Rare Jewel of Nature
Emily Grund writes about Captain Ben Swanson and Captain John Swanson of Alaska Yacht Charters and their up-close and personal tours of Alaska. Personalized Alaska Cruises Keep Customers Coming Back
Liisa Ecola travels to a Massachusetts goat farm to watch goats give birth and to learn more about international aid programs. Kidding Season: Three Days on a Massachusetts Goat Farm
Statues at the Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua County,
New York
Kate Cosme and her mother visit Wellfleet, Cape Cod, on the off season, finding time for fine dining, seaside walks and a relaxing massage at the Quiet Mind Studio. A Three-Generation Moms' Getaway on Cape Cod
Kevin McDowell writes a guide to Amherst, Massachusetts, the quintessential New England College town, once home to Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. Amherst, Massachusetts: The Classic New England College Town
Habeeb Salloum goes to the SAQ New France Festival in Quebec City, where 30,000 costumed revelers celebrate the first French presence in North America. Quebec City's New France Festival: An Annual Extravaganza
Lisa St. John goes to the Calgary Stampede in Alberta -- ten days of bucking broncos, bull-riding and chuckwagon races, set against the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian West. The Calgary Stampede: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Tim Leffel tours Vancouver, British Columbia and Vancouver Island with his wife and daughter. Vancouver, BC: Slow Food and Fast Sightseeing
A visitor rubs Abe Lincoln's nose at the Lincoln Museum in Springiflield, Illinois. Relearning the Legacy of Lincoln
Cynthia Roderick and her sisters feast and laugh and sing at the 'Christmas in Edgartown' festival on Martha's Vineyard. Christmas in Edgartown: Fun for the Family
Jacqueline Church lists the many great activities for kids in Boston. Boston With Kids: A Real Family-Friendly Destination
Jaclyn Stevenson travels to Glacier Country in Northwestern Montana, where she enjoys fine dining, skiing, snowshoeing and other winter activites. Glacier Country: Real Dining, Real Skiing in Northwest Montana
Amanda J. Freerksen finds interesting roadside attractions in south central Idaho like the Shoshone Ice Caves and the Ketchum Ore Wagon Museum. South Central Idah: A Pleasant Detour From the Ordinary
Rick and Chris Millikan take a cycling tour of Montreal, taking in all the artistic, historic and culinary highlights of this cosmopolitan city. Cycling Montreal: An Adventure Sans Auto
Esha Samajpati travels to New York City where she visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art and takes in a performance of 'The Lion King.' New York City: Taking a Bite of the Big Apple
Margaret Montet takes a tour of Bucks County Pennsylvania's scenic, historic and cultural attractions. A Circular Romp Through Bucks County, Pennsyolvania
Rachel Khona takes a bicycle tour of City Island, New York, a quaint New England-style fishing village located in the heart of the Bronx. A Quaint Little Fishing Village in the Bronx
Dennis Lid writes about the Baja Boys, two motorcylists who return to Mexico's Baja Peninsula after 38 years to enjoy the scenic spendour and the traditional hospitality. Biking the Baja Peninsula "The Baja Boys" Return 38 Years Later
GoNOMAD Associate Editor Stephen Hartshorne writes about the history of Arctic exploration and the Adventure Life North Pole Expedition on the Russian icebreaker 50 Years of Victory. Visit the North Pole Aboard a Russian Icebreaker



Solvang, California...a great place for a bike ride! A Solvang California Bicycle Adventure
Biking by grazing buffalo and cattle in some of the most beautiful scenery on the coast, near Santa Barbara. A great bike destination!
Buying a ski pass when the sun is shining, in April, is a wise move! Spring Brings on the Best Deals of the Year on Annual Ski Passes
Roger Cox writes about the many advantages of buying a season pass for next year NOW!
The Alamo in San Antonio. A San Antonio Girlfriend Getaway: On the Rocks with Salt
Amy Hamblen meets an old friend in this vibrant Texas city where the River Walk and the Alamo are the local attractions.
Dolphins at play off the Florida panhandle. Apalachicola and Florida's Not So Forgotten Coast
Having a drink at the bar of the Ice Hotel in Quebec City. photo by Will McGough. Couples Put Love Life on Ice at Hotel de Glace, Quebec City
Norfolk, VA: a Nautical City filled with fun things to do. Norfolk, Virginia: A Nautical Navy City
A statue of Elvis in Hawaii Hawaii, Elvis-Style: Tracing the Footsteps of The King
Fresh fruit in Maui, Hawai'i. Maui: There's Something About Hana
A roadtrip over backroads from Canada to Alaska. Canada to Alaska Traveling the Side Roads
David Rich takes us hiking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado...but not to a 14K peak, something a little better. Don't Need No 14'ers: Colorado's Best Mountain Hike
Downtown Princeton, NJ, one of the nicest small towns on the East Coast. Princeton, NJ: Famous Residents and History on Every Corner
Wolves in Ely Minnesota. Howling with the Wolves in Ely, Minnesota
Simsbury CT has a lovely bike trail called the Farmington Canal Trail. Riding Canal-Side in Simsbury Connecticut
Trevor Brightman arrives in New York City with an iPod loaded with Beastie Boys tunes to experience the city through their music. To the Five Boroughs: A New York City Beastie Boys Tour
David Rich travels to Death Valley, California, where visits the famous 20-mule team borax wagons and explores a number of scenic hikes and drives. Death Valley California: The Innards of the Earth
Stephen Hartshorne visits the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, where he gains a new perspective on American history. An Invitation From the Cherokee Nation: Rediscover America
Stephen Hartshorne presents a gallery of photos from the the Lantern Festival held each year in the Chinese Garden at the Montreal Botanical Gardens. 'The Magic of Lanterns' at Montreal's Botanical Gardens
Margie Goldsmith visits Memphis, Tennessee, where she tours Beale Street, Sun Studio, Graceland, and the National Civil Rights Museum. Memphis, Tennessee: Land of Elvis and Martin Luther King
Nicole Sobel and Max Hartshorne write about a weekend visit to an iconic Montana destination: Chico Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa: A Montana Tradition
Jean Miller Spoljaric travels to St. George, Utah, where she goes hiking and biking in Snow Canyon and bonds with wild mustangs at a ranch in Kayenta. St. George, Utah: The Red Rocks are Calling Me Back
Joanna Eng visits the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts and enjoys farm-to-table cuisine, outdoor recreation and top-notch art museums. The Berkshires: Keeping It Local in Western Massachusetts
Max Hartshorne flees New England on a visit to Haulover Beach in Sunny Isles, Florida, one of the most popular clothing-optional beaches in the world. Haulover Beach, Florida: The Ultimate Nude Beach
Esha Samajpati visits Glacier Country, Montana, and goes horseback riding on the Bar W Ranch and enjoyes the scenic splendor of Glacier National Park. Montana’s Glacier Country: Hip Downtowns and Cosy Lodges
Esha Samajpati and Pinaki Chakraborty journeys to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom and enjoy the vistas from the summit of Mount Pisgah. The Northeast Kingdom: Bucolic Beauty and Outdoor Adventure
Beth Simmons takes a boat tour of the national parks in New York Harbor hosted by the New York Harbor Concervancy. Jamaica Bay: The Jewel of New York Harbor
Max Hartshorne visits a clothing-optional inn in Vermont where he enjoys open conversations with the other guests and dancing naked by the fire. Naked in Vermont: Visiting a Clothing-Optional Inn
Beth Simmons writes about the guided tours and boat rentals offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the nation's wildlife refuges. A Thousand Miles of Water Trails Waiting to be Explored
Zalina Alvi visits the witch stores and museums of Salem, Massachusetts, and has a consultation with a second-degree priest of the Cabot Kent Hermetic Temple. Salem, Massachusetts: Witches Everywhere
Esha Samajpati takes us on a culinary tour of Providence, and samples some of the quirky specialties of Rhode Island cuisine. A Taste of Providence: Sampling Rhode Island's Quirky Cuisine
Esha Samajpati visits Providence during its WaterFire Festival and writes about the art and the music in Rhode Island's creative capital. Sights and Sounds of Providence: Rhode Island’s Creative Capital
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne presents a gallery of striking photos of the scenery and wildlife in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park: A GoNOMAD Photo Gallery
GoNOMAD Associate Editor Stephen Hartshorne and his daughter Sarah head up to Hampshire to enjoy great summer stock theatre. New Hampshire Summer Stock Theatre
GoNOMAD Associate Editor Stephen Hartshorne describes the beautiful scenery, the family fun, and the great art in Rockland, Maine. Rockland, Maine: Fine Art and Family Fun
Max Hartshorne takes a mancation in Spokane, Washington, where he rides an ATV and flies in an ultralight aircraft. A Mancation in Spokane: Unforgettable Thrills
Ann Torrence's U.S. Highway 89 is a beautiful coffee table book with lots of gorgeous photographs. U.S. Highway 89: Scenic Route to Seven National Parks
Kate Cosme and her family visit New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley and enjoy a cruise on Lake Winipesaukee and many other attractions. New Hampshire's White Mountains: Family Fun at 6,288 Feet
Candice Walsh and her friends hike a section of the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland from Quidi Vidi Village to Logy Bay. Rediscovering Newfoundland and the East Coast Trail
Nancy Mueller goes small-ship cruising through Alaska's Inside Passage, enjoying the wilderness, the wildlife and the whales. Small Ship Cruising Through Alaska's Inside Passage
Christa Romano lists the top ten places for a date in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including a distillery tour and a cheese bar. Top Ten Places for a Date in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ron Mitchell takes a trip to the Oregon Coast, where he visits an oyster farm, goes hiking in the hills, and enjoys lots of delicious seafood. Oregon's Highway 101: Enjoying Coastal Delights
Sony Stark heads to the Canada's Yukon Territory for the Yukon River Quest, the longest canoe and kayak race in the world. The Yukon River Quest: The Longest Canoe Race in the World
Dominic Degrazier returns to the New Orleans Jazz Fest after ten years, and this time he pays a little more attention. Something Different About Bourbon Street
Mary Ann Noe bikes Wisconsin's Drumlin Glacial Trail from Cottage Grove to Waukesha with lots of interesting stops along the way. Wisconsin's Glacial Drumlin Trail: The Leisurely Way
Esha Samajpati visits the port city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for a weekend trip and enjoys the local flavor. Portsmouth: New Hampshire's Historic Seaport
YD Bar-Ness travels through the emerald forests of the Idaho Panhandle and writes about the geological history of the region. The Idaho Panhandle: The Crown of the Continent
Cathie Arquilla takes her son to Toronto, Ontario, and they explore the Ontario Science Center, the Royal Ontario museum, and many other attractions, and dine like medieval knights at a jousting tournament. Toronto: Fun for Kids and Parents Alike
Kelly Westhoff writes about the many theaters, museums, libraries, bookstores, music venues, and other cultural offerings in Minneapolis. Minneapolis Steps Into the Spotlight
Max Hartshorne drives from Sacramento to Mendocino, California, to Fort Bragg, passing through the Indian Grinding Rock State Park. Mendocino County, California: There's a Lot of There There
On a weekend getaway to Venice Beach, California, Ingrid Hart rediscovers her inner hippie artist explorer. Daytripping in Venice Beach, California
Max Hartshorne pays a visit to Sacramento, California and finds a 'lovely leafy' city with great dining and lots of historic attractions. Sacramento, the Leafy, Artsy Capital of California
Kent St. John visits Bartelsville, Oklahoma, the home of America's first oil barons and finds a wealth of historical and cultural attractions. Bartlesville, Okalahoma: A Unique American Destination
Ginger Warder writes about free attractions for history buffs and nature lovers in Richmond, Virginia. Lots of Free Attractions in Historic Richmond
Emily Grund travels to Baltimore and discovers lots of fun food at an afforable price. Budget-Friendly Food with Flair in Baltimore
Ingrid Hart goes hiking in Indian Canyon near Palm Springs, California, and finds herself at one with the spirits of the desert. Hiking Palm Springs' Indian Canyon
Esha Samajpati heads upstate to Corning, New York, to visit the Corning Museum of Glass. Corning, New York: Glass Wonders and Downtown Attractions
Roy Stevenson visits the Wild West town of Tombstone Arizona, where Wyatt Earp once kept the peace, and visits the area's newest resort. Getting that Wild West Feeling in Tombstone, Arizona
Esha Samajpati travels to Montana's Northern Tier where she visits ancient buffalo hunting grounds and modern dragstrips, and finds a real dinosaur bone. Northern Montana: Dinosaurs, Diners and Drag Racing
Maureen Bruschi and her family visit Bisbee, Arizona, where they tour the Queen Mine and find lots of great shops and restaurants. Bisbee, Arizona: Mining, Fine Dining and a Little Ghost Hunting

 

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