Kurt Jacobson

Orange County, Virginia Road Trip

A visit to Orange County Virginia, southeast of DC, for hiking in the Shenandoah National Park and staying in an historic lodge.

Two Excellent Days on Waiheke Island NZ

Waiheke Island New Zealand. A relaxing rented home on this beautiful island in New Zealand’s north Island around 35 minutes from Auckland.

Butterfly Lovers Flock to East Coast Gardens

Butterfly conservatories up and down the US East Coast. Get close up butterflies at these butterfly gardens in Maryland and Mass.

Bathroom Hunt: the Age-Old Traveling Dilemma

Wherever you travel, surprises come and go. When it comes time to “go” I hope this information provides helps you find a bathroom on your next trip.

Why I Traveled In 2021

Why I traveled in 2021: Kurt Jacobson, a GoNOMAD writer, shares his year of traveling across the United States.

Visiting Dog-Friendly Mid-Coast Maine

Tired of being cooped up due to the pandemic, the author ventures to the beach at coastal Maine and finds it dog-friendly as he brings his dog along.

Travel During The Pandemic

How a Travel Writer Coped During Corona Time By Kurt Jacobson When I hit the trail to Denver in March, there were already concerns about…

Kachemak Bay Alaska: Between Beaches Cabins

Take a trip to Kachemak Bay’s Between Between Beaches Cabins for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and clamming. Vacation paradise near Homer, Alaska.

Hollie Stephenson, head brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.

Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Good Luck Comes to Baltimore

When Guinness Open Gate Brewery came to Baltimore, beer drinkers had a reason to cheer. Guinness Open Gate created over 200 good jobs and a beer palace as well.

Oxford Bellevue Ferry. Delmarva Peninsula

Delmarva Peninsula: A Trip Back In Time

Delmarva is a peninsula shared by Delaware, Maryland and Virginia that offers golden beaches, tiny hamlets, fresh seafood and great ocean views.

Philling Up on Philly Beer and Cocktails

A beer, wine, cocktail, and foodie weekend in Philly. A group of travel writers brave heat, rain, and wind to capture the story about Philadelphia, PA.