Family Travel with Golfing in Iceland

Kelly Westhoff has a golf-crazy husband, so she took a golfing vacation to Iceland with the family and they played many courses across Iceland.

Beautiful Latin America with Kelly & Quang

Kelly Westhoff and Quang Nystrom toured Latin America, from Mexico to South America and this is a photo gallery from their travels south of the border.

Packing Tips From ‘Round the World Travelers

Packing for a long journey: The authors returned from an around the world 6-month journey and here is advice on what they brought and what you need to pack

Glacier Country, Montana: A Memorable Girlfriend Getaway

Kelly Westhoff and her girlfriends go on a getaway to Glacier Country, Montana, where they go horseback riding, kayaking, white water rafting and dining.

Women with Wanderlust Pen Exciting, Daring Travel Tales

GoNOMAD Senior Writer Kelly Westhoff writes about exciting, daring, smart travel books by women with wanterlust, travel is in their blood.

Newlyweds Travel Together Without Killing Each Other

Kelly Westhoff explains how she and her husband, Quang Nystrom, were able to travel together as newlyweds for 180 days without killing each other.

Rosedown Plantation, St Francisville, LA.

Spanish Moss and Southern Hospitality in St. Francisville

St. Francisville Lousiana: Visiting this part of northern Louisiana to tour historic plantation homes like Rosedown, Myrtles and the Cottage Plantations.

Las Vegas Spas: Why Gamble When You Can Relax?

How to relax in Las Vegas: Enjoying the many exotic treatments at the big hotel spas of Vegas.

Finding My Inner Fisherwoman at Leech Lake

Kelly Westhoff goes fishing on Leech Lake in Minnesota with her husband Quang Nystrom, and catches a 23-inch walleye. A guide to fishing on Leech Lake.

Fishing and Fun at Leech Lake, Walker Minnesota

By Kelly Westhoff We were in need of a weekend away. Our jobs had us frazzled. Our inboxes kept filling up. We needed to unplug, ditch the laptops and unwind. We decided to go to Walker. Walker is located in northern Minnesota and is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from the…

Mui Ne, Vietnam: A Photo Essay

Kelly Westhoff posts a gallery of luxurious photos from her stay in the Bamboo Village in Mui Ne, Vietnam in a rural part of the country next to the ocean.

Rolf Potts Talks: His Old Notes, His New Book and His Future Career

Marco Polo Didn’t Go There By Kelly Westhoff With the release of his new title, Marco Polo Didn’t Go There, Rolf Potts is again in the author spotlight. Not that he ever really left it. His travel writer star has been shining brightly ever since he started as a travel…

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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.