Crete: Majesty, History, and Adventure
Crete: Jennifer Wattam describes the many scenic, historical and recreational attractions of Crete including hiking in the Gorge of Samaria, Crete, Greece
Europe
Hundreds of articles about Europe on GoNOMAD Travel. From the magnificent beaches of southern Spain, all the way to little Moldova and Prague, we have stories about every country in Europe.
Keswick: Gem of the English Lakes District
GoNOMAD Destination Guide Keswick: Gem of the English Lakes District By Colin Todhunter The imposing bulk of the Skiddaw mountain looms over the Cumbrian market town of Keswick in the northern part of the English Lake District. Skiddaw always looks like an angry mountain when blackened by cloud, but blanketed…
Italy’s Lake Maggiore: Fanciful and Fantastic
By Catherine Richards Golini Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second biggest lake. Acting as a watery boundary between two regions – Lombardy and Piedmont, Maggiore can also claim to be in two countries at once: its northern tip sits in Switzerland. WHY GO? Because all of the Italian lakes have huge…
France: My Last Summer in Paris
Paris: Karin Ling describes her favorite haunts in Paris.
Valentia Island: The Far End of Ireland
Sara Kretz McDowell describes a visit to the island of Valentia in Ireland. The where-to-go’s are included, be sure to find out where!
Destination Weddings On the Rise
More and more couples are choosing exotic destinations for their weddings. A look at several different couples who planned faraway weddings.
Macedonia: A Country Back From the Edge
Macedonia: Gerald Zarr describes the many attractions of Macedonia as a travel destination including Skopje the capital and Bitola.
Four Days In and Around Brasov, Romania
Dori Saltzman details the many attractions of Brasov, Romania including Bran Castle, visiting the home of Vlad the Impaler, and the Black Church.
Denmark: Where History and Modernity Collide
Denmark – An Ancient Kingdom with Modern Attractions By David Yawn As the oldest kingdom in Europe and as one of today’s forward-thinking nations, Denmark displays ancient traditions as a preface to a newer chapter of development and fresher stories. A visit to Denmark is a journey through a varied…
Southern Ireland: To Drive or To Be Driven?
Geanie Roake carefully considers the pros and cons of bus tours vs. car rentals before opting for a congenial bus tour of Southern Ireland.
Trastevere, the Heart of Rome
While Rome entices with its extraordinary monuments, Trastevere, one of its many distinct neighborhoods, captures the traveler’s heart.
Kalambaka Valley Greece: Monasteries and Mystery
A visit to the Kalambaka Valley of Central Greece, home to Monks, monasteries and mystery