Israel: The Magic of the Holy Land

Israel’s rich history and culture make for an incredible experience for this visit to the Holy Land, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv and the Judean desert.

Israel Travel: Seeing the Highlights

Traveling All of Israel: A Guide to the best places to visit By Jean Miller Spoljaric The Holy Land is a crossroads of three continents, Africa to the south, Asia to the east and Europe to the west. Israel’s boundaries stretch from The Mediterranean Sea in the west, inland to the…

Grenada: An Island Redolent of Spice and History

Grenada: A diving trip as well as history lessons on an island the US invaded in 1983. The island smells like the spices grown here, great beaches to swim.

The Extraordinary Nosy Be Madagascar Photo Gallery

Coast of Madagascar, a photo album from sailing the coast of this African island.

Sailing Madagascar’s Coast

Sailing in Nosy Be, Madagascar. Jean Spoljaric cruises the coast and revels in the splendor of the Indian ocean. Experiencing Africa on a yacht cruise.

Madagascar, Africa’s Wild Island

Nosy Be, Madagascar. Jean M. Spoljaric meets lemurs and spends time at Sakatia Lodge in the Mitsio archipelago.

Antigua: British Colonial Charm and Outdoor Adventures

Antiqua, Leeward Islands, Caribbean. A visit that includes donkey rides and ziplines on a former British colony where sailors gather for race week.

Croatia: The Roman’s Favorite Summer Getaway

Croatia, land of the real Roman Holiday, this is where the ancients came to play. Jean Miller Spoljaric visits the ruins, eats the food and meets some long lost relatives.

Thailand: Songkran Festival and Red Light District

A trip to Bangkok’s Red Light District and fun getting wet at the Songkran Festival and a visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand

Norfolk, Virginia: A Bustling Port of Things to Do

Fun on the Water in the Nautical, Naval City of Norfolk By Jean Spoljaric The decision to visit Norfolk for the weekend was an easy one for me. It’s just a hop, skip and jump from JFK to picturesque coastal Virginia, home to the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station…

Thailand: Golden Temples and Ancient Canals

Thailand: Jean Miller Spoljaric spends a week in Thailand, where she tours Bangkok in a canal boat, views the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, and pays a visit to a hill tribe village.

Spanish Virgin Islands: Sailing to Culebrita

The Spanish Virgin Islands, sailing among the islands of Culebrita and Vieques, Puerto Rico, US, enjoying the company of the Sailing Collective.

GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

Take a few minutes to travel the world with The GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. Brought to you by the long-running GoNOMAD travel website, The GoNOMAD Travel Podcast brings you audio stories from destinations around the globe. It’s short-form… 3-7 minute long episodes. No jarring AM radio-style theme songs, no ads, just an interesting short travel story and some food for thought, from editor Max Hartshorne. Fun!
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Show Notes: Skiing Mt. Bachelor & Exploring Bend, Oregon

In this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, Max heads to Central Oregon to explore one of the most surprising ski destinations in the United States: Mt. Bachelor. This massive, 9,065‑foot volcanic peak offers something rare in North America — true 360‑degree skiing from the summit. With more than 4,300 acres of terrain and plans for even more expansion, Mt. Bachelor is a mountain that keeps skiers coming back year after year.

But the story doesn’t end on the slopes. Just 25 minutes away sits Bend, Oregon, a high‑desert city packed with breweries, outdoor adventure, and a laid‑back culture that draws people from all over the world. Max checks into the Oxford Hotel downtown, samples local beers at Brother Jon’s and Ten Barrel, and meets one of Bend’s most famous residents — former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe — who shares why he loves skiing Bachelor and living in this fast‑growing mountain town.

You’ll also hear about dog‑sledding with Oregon Trail of Dreams, the unique restrictions that keep Mt. Bachelor wild and undeveloped, and why this mountain is beloved by families, intermediates, and powder‑hungry locals alike.

In this episode:

What makes Mt. Bachelor’s terrain and snow so unique
Why the summit is often closed — and why it’s worth waiting for
Bend’s booming craft beer scene
Meeting Drew Bledsoe at a local brewpub
Dog‑sledding through the Deschutes National Forest
How Bend has transformed from mill town to outdoor hub
The future expansion of Mt. Bachelor’s ski terrain

Links & Resources:

Visit Bend: https://www.visitbend.com
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort: https://www.mtbachelor.com
Oregon Trail of Dreams Dog Sledding
Oxford Hotel Bend
GoNOMAD story about Bend and Skiing Mt Bachelor
https://www.gonomad.com/3468-bend-mount-bachelor-oregon

About GoNOMAD Travel Podcast: Hosted by Max Hartshorne, the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast brings you stories from around the world — unusual destinations, memorable characters, and the kind of travel experiences that stick with you long after you return home.