Kent St John

Kent St. John was GoNOMAD's Senior Travel Editor since the website was founded in 2000. During that time he circled the globe many times, visiting more than 80 countries. Sadly, he passed away on Thanksgiving Day in 2012. He had an appreciation of subtleties, always finding a way to capture the nuances and essences of a destination, whether he was whale-watching in Nova Scotia, riding the rails in Australia, bungee jumping in China or worshipping the sun on a beach in Brazil.

harbor scene nova scotia

Southern Nova Scotia: Water, Whales and Wonder

By Kent E. St. John, GoNOMAD Senior Travel Editor The Scotia Prince had one more surprise as I walked the fore decks about forty-five minutes before landing in Yarmouth NS. Two huge blue whales lunging or spy holing leaving a ghostly vapor hovering above the sea. My only complaint was that…

Street musician in Budapest. Kent E. St. John photo.

Downtime in Budapest with Kent St. John

Teahouses, baths and Baroque By Kent E. St. John Senior Travel Editor Sultry Budapest is filled with secrets. While it is beautiful to the eye, it is the unexpected that captures the heart. Unmarked doors lead down into busy bars filled with music. Dilapidated buildings hold elegant turn of the…

Taos Church

Taos, New Mexico: Still Heavenly

Taos…A town of 5,000 with LOTS of choices By Kent E. St. John GoNOMAD Senior Travel Editor It’s bound to happen to a nomad sooner or later; a return trip to a favorite destination and things have changed. Chain hotels have sprung up like dandelions. Close your eyes and you…

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