Vietnam: Echoes of War in a Land of Peace
Sony Stark visits Vietnam on her round-the-world tour and compares her recollections with those of her stepfather who fought there more than 30 years ago.
Asia
GoNOMAD Travel articles about Asia.
Miraculous Macau: Modern and Mystifying
Kent E. St. John describes the many changes in Macau since it was transferred to Chinese rule. Jumping the Macau tower, eating dim sum, enjoying the city.
Street Kids’ Community Villages: Helping Emerging Children in India
Mark Helyar describes community villages that give street kids a chance to get an education and learn vocational skills.
Hong Kong’s Adventurous Side: Hills, Mountains and Sea
By Antonio Graceffo Trekking up a steep knife-edged ridge, covered in late-season grass, the slope gently dropped off on either side. To my right, the green rolling hills were expansive, filling the horizon with a never-ending panorama of undisturbed nature. To my left, an easy bluff eventually gave way to…
Visiting the Untouchables of India
Sony Stark visits the Shudras and the Dalits, the ‘untouchables’ of India and writes about the juxtaposition of grinding poverty and great beauty.
A Tale of Two Koreas: North and South
David Rich his visit to North and South Koreas, contrasting the crackling energy and vitality of South Korea with the rigid, desolate lives of North Korea
Ladakh The Hard Way: By Road
Ladakh, India: a 34-hour journey from Delhi to the city of Leh, Ladakh, including spectacular scenic views, washouts, and other adventures.
Karelia, Russia: Outdoor Recreation and Lively Nightllife
By Rina Galaktionova Where? The Republic of Karelia is situated in the North West of Russia, just to the east of the Finno-Russian border. Its capital Petrozavodsk is about 300 miles to the north from St Petersburg. Why go? Karelia has about a million hectares (about 2.5 million acres) of…
Volunteering in Vietnam: Spontaneity and Generosity
Volunteering in Vietnam By Megan Tady It wasn’t the response she had in mind when she asked the class if there were any questions. But then again, Vietnam had been full of surprises for the new teacher. One more wouldn’t hurt. After a short silence from the students, a girl…
Tips on getting a Tourist Visa
Tips on getting a Tourist visa for places like Australia, Russia, China, Vietnam, India, Tunisia, Morocco and other countries who require it.
Building Trails, or Trying To, In Baikal, Siberia
Building Trails, or Trying To, In Baikal, Siberia Story and Photos by Joshua K. Hartshorne The first trail at Lake Baikal in Siberia was built by inmates of Stalin’s GULAG prison system. Despite the best efforts of local bureaucrats, my experience in June of 2004 compared favorably – despite the…
Vietnam: Hilltribes and Unspoiled Nature
Northwest Vietnam’s Genuine Hospitality By Siobhan McGeady Vietnam is a beautiful country that evokes strong images for many people who have never been there. The reasons behind this lie in a vision of Vietnam that is indelibly linked to war, and one which suffers in the West from a legacy…