Italy: Helping with the Harvest in Piemonte
Dogliani, Italy. In Italy’s Piemonte region, the author helps out with the grape harvest with WWOOF and enjoys a wine walk through the vineyards.
Alternative Travel
What is alternative travel, anyway? To us, it means zigging instead of zagging, traveling to the less visited, less known about, less familiar. GoNOMAD explores the places that are forgotten, and not as on the radar. Here is where some of the best stories happen. Enjoy reading about working abroad, living abroad as an expat, teaching, and volunteering. All alternatives to the typical trip, and all richly rewarding.
Servas: The Original Couchsurfing
Servas, founded nearly 70 years ago, was the original ‘Couchsurfing,’ but instead of couches, people stay in each other’s homes in beds.
Yoga, Soul, Rock & Roll With Michael Franti
Michael Franti, musician and yogi, talks about his tour and a retreat he hosts in Bali. The singer is known for doing yoga before his concerts with fans.
Disabled Travel: Advice From An Expert
Traveling the world in a wheelchair can seem challenging, however, companies like Sage Traveling are doing their best to help the disabled see the world.
Spotted by Locals: ‘Like You Live There’ Guides
How to Get Tips from the Locals When You Travel By Taylor Owens If you’ve gone on a trip and wanted to find some of the best places in that city, you would probably ask a local for a recommendation. Spotted by Locals has become a well-known source of local…
Flying Close to the Sun: The Icarus Trophy
The Icarus Trophy is without a doubt the most extreme and intensive international paramotoring competition our world has ever seen.
Colombia: Life is Simple at The Waterfalls
In the remote south of Colombia, Hattie Rowan discovers The Waterfalls, a cooperative living farm where the simple life is practiced in the jungle.
Phillippines: An Organic Farm and Retreat
Sambali Beach Farm offers Healing and Natural Organic Foods By Luke Henkel Say the word Zambales in the Philippines, and chances are someone will immediately start to tell you about the region’s mangoes—or try to sell you some. Of course, this region is popular among locals and foreigners alike for…
Marijuana Tours: Are You Experienced?
Legalized for recreational use in nine US states so far, many are finding enjoyable ways to imbibe marijuana, from taking cannabis tours, staying in pot-friendly hotels, to visiting pot cafes.
Tolantongo Hot Springs Mexico
Karolee Bulak takes us to Tolantongo far in the mountains of Mexico. It’s a special place with hot springs, underground caves, and beautiful waterfalls. It’s well worth the arduous journey to get there.
Adventurers Take On North Korea With Secret Compass
Secret Compass is not a tourism company but instead an expedition-planning organization. They take their clients to the world’s most intense places, like North Korea.
Seasonal Jobs: For Those Who Need a Change
Jobs for a Season, for Any Reason The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Jobs is a comprehensive introduction to the world of seasonal work. These short-term adventures allow you to live, work, and play in some of the country’s most beautiful places — all while earning money and making lifelong friends….