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You Lost Your Passport! Now what? You Lost Your Passport?! Now What?
More Americans than ever are getting passports...a huge jump from a few decades ago. Here's what to do and what happens when you lose your U.S. passport.
Where we went in 2011 GoNOMAD Travels: Where We Went in 2011
Way, Way down south to Antarctica is where some travelers dream of going.
Way, Way Down Under: An Antarctic Safari
Cowboy Museum boots. The Ten Best Destinations for Learning Vacations
A Kid, a Grownup and a Travel Bug by Janice Davis. A Kid, a Grownup and a Travel Bug: A You Can Do it
Our new Outdoor Adventure section lists stories about biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, sailing, skiing, surfing, ziplining, and lots more. GoNOMAD's Outdoor Adventure Pages: A New Way to Navigate
Top Ten Wine Destinations around the world...Savor the Sips! Top Ten Wine Destinations Around the World
GoNOMAD staff, bloggers and contributors talk about the destinations they have visited in 2010 and the stories they have written for GoNOMAD. GoNOMAD Contributors: Where We Went in 2010
The GoNOMAD editorial staff picks the website's all-time top ten travel photos. GoNOMAD's All-Time Top Ten Travel Photos
Associate Editor Stephen Hartshorne writes about GoNOMAD's Top Ten Family Vacation Destinations. GoNOMAD's Top Ten Family Vacation Destinations
Esha Samajpati writes about Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert -- the book, the movie, and the international phenomenon. Why We Can't Stop Talking About Eat, Pray, Love
Rough Guides' new book 'Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: 1,000 Ultimate Travel Experiences' lists exciting travel adventures all over the world. Rough Guides Lists 1,000 Ultimate Travel Experiences
GoNOMAD Senior Writer Kelly Westhoff writes about exciting, daring, smart travel books by women with wanderlust. Women With Wanderlust Pen Exciting, Daring, Smart Books
Stacey Sorensen writes about how girlfriends can show their concern for the environment by planning earth-friendly excursions Go Green, Girlfriends!: 10 Earth Friendly Getaways
Christa Romano present excerpts from a new book (and website) called The Titanic Awards, which celebrates the worst moments in travel from the least comfortable train ride to the worst-dressed tourists. The Titanic Awards: Celebrating the Worst in Travel
We're delighted to welcome a new writer to the ranks of the GoNOMAD regulars. Esha Samajpati writes about day and weekend trips to East Coast destinations. Esha Samajpati: Hikes, Bikes and Walking Tours
A card-carrying member of the AARP, Ginger Warder explains how she learned to write a guide to St. Petersburg, Florida, for the iphone: a step-by-step guide to writing an iphone travel application. How I Wrote My First iPhone Travel App
New credit card rules come into effect Monday, February 22, 2010. There have been many articles in newspapers and reports on TV analyzing how these changes will affect the credit card world. Here is a quick overview about how these changes will impact travelers. Five Ways the New Credit Card Law Will Affect Travelers
om Sykes, a British student of American literature, writes about arriving in San Francisco just one day after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. September, 2001: Visiting a Wounded Giant
Lisa Linsley writes about airbnb.com, a website that allows travelers to stay in private houses, apartments or condos by negotiating directly with the owners. Airbnb.com: House Sharing Around the World
Heather Terry reviews handy travel products including a flexible tripod, a camera extender, travel tote bags and a lightweight shoulder wrap. GoNOMAD Reviews Handy New Travel Products
GoNOMAD presents an excerpt from David Byrne's new book, Bicycle Diaries, a travelogue he wrote while bicycling in many cities around the world. David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries: Biking in Cities Around the World
Jennifer Bellenoit interviews Erik Gauger, the founder of the travel website Notes from the Road, about the evolution of his photography and his website. Notes from the Road: An Interview with Erik Gauger
Habeeb Salloum has been delighting our readers for many years, so its high time we put up a Habeeb Salloum Page with links to all his stories. Habeeb Salloum: Author, Scholar, Traveler
A Thousand Scenic Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting
Jessica Courtney presents an excerpt from Global Volunteering: LifeChanging Travel Experiences by Suzanne Stone and Pam Jones Life-Changing Travel Experiences
Jessica Courtney writes about Volunteers for Peace, a non-profit group based in Vermont which places volunteers in more than 3,000 projects around the world. Volunteers For Peace: Making Travel More Meaningful
Mountain biking in Portugal Visit GoNOMAD's New Bicycle Touring Page
Volcano Villerricca in central Chile. photo by Shelley Seale. Land of Fire and Ice: Volcanoes and Lakes of Central Chile
Shipping your bike on an airplane: a guide. Shipping Your Bike Abroad:
Airline Baggage Regulations for Bikes
Henry Biernacki has traveled to more than 120 countries so far...here he is with Mother Teresa in India. Super Traveler Henry Biernacki
Dealing with loneliness on the road. Dealing with Loneliness on the Road
Our top ten underrated destionations in Europe. Top 10 Under-Rated European Travel Destinations
Nicole Sobel writes about Mick Conefrey's new book which profiles a series of adventurous women travelers and explorers. How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt: A Guide for Adventurous Women
Devon Magoon reviews ten new travel related products including tent pegs, flint strikers, cell phone chargers and even a hands-free unbrella. New Travel Gadgets to Keep You on the Move
The Top Ten Places to Learn to Cook Like a Local The Top Ten Places to Learn How to Cook Like a Local
Beth Simmons reviews A Moveable Feast, an anthology of food-related travel adventures by writers like Jan Morris, Andrew Zimmern and Anthony Bourdain. Life-Changing Food Adventures Around the World
Kate Cosme, a maternity room nurse with two children, writes family vacation articles are lively, practical and fun. Kate Cosme: GoNOMAD's Family Travel Expert
Beth Simmons reviews Mick Conefrey's book, The Adventurer's Handbook, a mix of history, practical advice, and tales of adventure. The Adventurer's Handbook: A Guide for Intrepid Travelers
Luke Dudley's LuggageLimits.com provides an easy-to-use directory of airline luggage weight limits for different airlines around the world. LuggageLimits.com: Know Your Limits
GoNOMAD's Ariel Newman interviews Lost Girl Amanda Pressner about the group's new book and their network of twenty-something travelers. The Lost Girl Phenomenon: Curing the Quarter-Life Crisis
Ann Kidd Taylor and Sue Ann Kidd, co-authors of Traveling with Pomegranates, write about their mother-daughter relationship, their creative lives, and the power of travel. Mother-Daughter Duo Discover 'The Alchemy of Travel'
Some say the best way to travel is to take the train. Visit GoNOMAD's new Railroad Travel Page with links to all our railroad stories. All Aboard! GoNOMAD's New Railroad Travel Page
Ariel Newman writes about a new website that provides practical photography advice for the ordinary traveler. Photography Tips for the Ordinary Traveler
Travel Doc Offers Rx for a Safer World
GoNOMAD's Christa Romano profiles Julia Dimon, host of the international tellevision show Word Travels about her career as a travel writer and her philosophy of travel. Julia Dimon: Inspiring Viewers to See the World
GoNOMAD Associate Editor Stephen Hartshorne interviews Lisa Lubin, a former television producer who resigned her job to travel the world. Q & A With Lisa Lubin
Jason Rich provides insights and expertise on traveling with small dogs on airlines. Traveling with a Small Dog: Tips from an Expert
Stephen Hartshorne writes about Competitours a low-stress travel competition in Europe based in part on The Amazing Race. Competitours: Amazing Race Without the Stress
Emily Grund presents an excerpt from Seth Stevenson's book 'Grounded: A Down to Earth Journey Around the World' about the author's trip around the world using surface transportation. Traveling the World Without Taking Flight
More and more airports are offering comfortable mini-suites where travlers can relax, take a nap, or get some work done. Airport Naps Made Easy with Mini-Suites
Megan Cross writes about TVTrip, a new website that provides independently made videos of hotels all over the world to help travelers plan their trips. TVTrip.com: Use Videos to Check Out Hotels
Roy Barnes explains the origin of those strange three-letter airport codes. What Those Airport Codes Mean
Maggie Freleng describes four worst-case scenarios where travelers were glad they invested in in a medical evacuation plan. Should You Invest in a Medical Evacuation Plan?
Emily Grund writes about a new travel blog called Layover Guide that suggests fun things to see and do during layovers at airports around the world. Layover Guide: Look Forward To Your Next Layover
Christa Romano interviews Nicole Frank, a blogger for the home-exchange website Roof Swap, who has swapped homes more than 40 times with people all over the world. Home Exchanges: A Great Way to Experience Other Countries
Sony Stark of Pilotgirl Productions takes off in the new Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, on flight from New York to Paris. Aboard the World's Largest Passenger Aircraft
GoNOMAD editors and staff writers discuss their travel adventures during the past year. Where We Went: GoNOMAD's Staff Travels 2009
Roz Savage, who rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 2005, is rowing across the Pacfic to raise awareness of environmental issues. Roz Savage Update: Rowing Across the Pacific
Kylie Jelley writes about VibeAgent.com, a new website that combines hotel reviews and social networking. VibeAgent.com Combines Hotel Reviews and Social Networking
Lisa Linsley writes about a new website called Go-Lo.net where travelers can get information from travel industry professionals. Tripatini.com: Getting Advice From Travel Insiders
Clean Breaks: 500 New Ways to See the World by Richard Hammond and Jeremy Smith describes eco-adventures all over the world that broaden a traveler's perspective and benefit local communities. Hundred of Eco-Adventures All Over the World
Getting the Most From Frequent Flyer Programs
Tips on shooting better travel photos. Five Tips for Stunning Travel Photos
Adventure Honeymoons: Newlyweds take the plunge. Adventure Honeymoons: Newlyweds Take the Plunge
Ten Most Marvelous Monasteries
Top Ten Stories about Animals on GoNOMAD.com Top Ten Travel 'Tails':
Our Favorite Animal Stories
Adventures on Route 66 The Route 66 Adventure Handbook 4th 'Turbocharged Edition'
Larry 'Jungle' Shortell takes the plunge. This is an excerpt from his new book, "Summers Off" Summers Off: The Worldwide Adventures of a Schoolteacher
The Best new Free Travel Apps Reviewed.... The Top 10 Free Apps for Every Type of Traveler
Top Ten Stories about Animals on GoNOMAD.com Top Ten Travel 'Tails':
Or Favorite Animal Stories
GoNOMAD presents a list of the top ten women-only tour operators, established, reputable companies run by and for women. GoNOMAD's Top Ten Women-only Tour Operators
GoNOMAD interviews Brandon Wilson, and award-winning author who favors a 'one step at a time' approach to traveling and travel writing. One Step at a Time: Q & A With Brandon Wilson
The Lost Girls and the Wander Year: Three friends, four continents, one unconventional detour around the world GoNOMAD Book Excerpt: The Lost Girls and the Wander Year
Devon Magoon reviews Signe Pike's new book, Faery Tales, in which the author travels the world searching elusive, mysterious little beings. Searching for Faeries: A Magical Journey of Self Discovery
Beth Simmons reviews Brian Tracy's book Success is a Journey: Making Your Life a Grand Adventure. Success is a Journey: Make Your Life a Grand Adventure
GoNOMAD presents excerpts from William Least Heat-Moon's classic American road-trip journal Blue Highways, a 1982 bestseller reissued in paperback. Blue Highways: William Least Heat-Moon's Road-Trip Classic
Nicole Sobel writes about six new handy travel gadgets including cases and covers for your iPhone and an easy-to-use lock for bags and purses. Still More Handy Travel Gadgets From GoNOMAD.com
Sarah Cavicchi reviews new travel products including rechargeable batteries, hands-free car systems, and portable knitted frisbies. GoNOMAD Reviews New Travel Products
Sarah Cavicchi discusses the pleasures and the drawback of traveling solo and offers tips and resources for the solo traveler. Solo Travel Hang Ups and How to Fix Them
Sarah Cavicchi writes about twelve gourmet food and wine tours around the world from South Africa to New Zealand. Culinary and Wine Tours Around the World
Christa Romano writes about From the Ritz to the Sands, Hotels Are Going Green
GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne, a veteran international traveler, offers travel tips about things he wished he'd thought to bring along on his trips abroad. 'I Wish I’d Thought of That'-- Travel Tips from a Seasoned Traveler
Christa Romano reviews new travel products, including a talking alarm clock, a floating beverage holder, and a powerful magnetic saftey stick which could come in handy in an emergency. Talking Clocks, Floating Cups and Window Breakers
Heather Terry reviews new handy travel products including a portable steamer, a six-way electronic charger, and a close-fitting cover for cellular phones. Reviews of Handy New Travel Products
Steve Flahive stays at The Pod Hotel in New York, where he finds the 'railway-inspired' rooms offer a real bargain for budget-minded travelers. Micro-Hotels Let You Visit New York on a Budget
GoNOMAD offers three options for cell phone coverage while traveling abroad. Renting A Cellphone for Your Next Trip: Three Options
Megan Cross presents a guide to when and how much to tip in countries around the world. A Guide to Tipping Around the World
Isadora Dunne reviews new travel gadgets to make traveling easier, including water bottles, pillows, socks, hats, ipod chargers and a stylus for iphones. GoNOMAD Reviews Still More Useful Travel Gadgets
GoNOMAD reviews six new products for travelers that make traveling easier. Gadgets to Make Your Trip Easier
Megan Cross writes about a new website with lots of cool toys, games and travel accessories to keep kids comfortable and entertained on long trips. Cool New Travel Products for Kids
New passport requirements New Passport Requirements
GoNOMAD talks with Robert Lee of Swift Passport Services about the new passport requirements and about how to obtain a new passport. GoNOMAD's Step-By-Step Passport Primer
Airport parking sign Don't Park at the Airport
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Visa
Ship your luggage Travel Lighter: Ship Your Luggage
Gel-filled baby toys - now permitted Travel Safely: New Rules
The Cruising Caddy, one of several nifty new travel products Nifty New Travel Products
Cool New Travel Gadgets
More Handy Travel Gadgets

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