Beach lovers will be in heaven here in Thailand! By Mike Smith Koh Samui I had been to Thailand many times before but had yet to visit Koh Samui. I put that right after friends said that they loved the place so much they had bought a house there and invited me to stay. They…
Blogging from Denmark | GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne chronicles his trip to Denmark on the blog ReadUpOnit and shares insights about this remarkable place.
Baan Dada Children’s Home making a difference “One thing I didn’t expect was how happy the kids were. They were always laughing and playing with us. These kids have nothing except the clothes on their backs and yet they are so happy simply because they have a safe place to live and people to take…
By Mike Smith I had been to the Philippines before but had yet to visit the Visayas. I was tempted after hearing friends say that they had stayed at one of the world’s best beaches, seen the world’s smallest primate, eaten the world’s sweetest mangoes and dived with thresher sharks. Being a photographer I planned…
Finland: Kathryn Lemmon visits arctic Finland and describes the country’s many attractions and modern amenities.
By James Griffin “One bite can kill,” the park guide tells us before my wife and I and two friends venture into the forest in search of this dinosaur-like monster. The Komodo Dragon has been made famous by stories of devoured children, missing tourists, and a ferocious bite. This creature is the primary motivation for…
Malaysia: Max Hartshorne visits Malaysia and finds three cultures melded into one, the Chinese, Malay and Indian influences are a wonderful melange.
Shanghai China: Steenie Harvey reports on the economic boom in Shanghai and tours this fabulous HUGE megacity and destination in China.
An excerpt from the book Mileage Pro about how to get the most out of frequent flyer programs. By mileage experts by Randy Petersen and Tim Winship.
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 a sharp drop of approximately…
Tim Leffel explains why you should throw away your travel lists and checklists. You might just enjoy your trip a little more than usual!
Menyawakan Island is both Tiny and Delightful for Families By Lisa Goins My husband and I live on the island of Java in Indonesia with our four children. We teach at the International School where our children attend. We have traveled extensively throughout Java enjoying the beauty of Indonesia. Our most memorable family vacation came…
