Azerbaijan: Unlike Anywhere Else
With its semi-desert plains and thickly forested hills, gorgeous coastline, and polluted slums, Baku does make you feel like you are within reach of a dozen different places.
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Among the Sami: A Visit to Finnish Lapland
Finland Lapland: Kent St. John enjoys the Northern Lights, saunas and reindeer- and dog-sled rides on a visit to the Sami People of Lapland.
Visit the North Pole Aboard a Russian Icebreaker
Visit the North Pole Aboard a Russian Icebreaker with Adventure Life’s North Pole Expedition on the Soviet ship, 50 Years of Victory. .
Northernmost Exposure: Norway’s Knivskjellodden
Northern Norway, where Reindeer Outnumber People By Matthew MacDermott Given its location perched proudly atop Europe, it is not surprising that the far northern reaches of Norway are dominated by ‘northernmost’ claims to fame. The northernmost cathedral, university, brewery, bar, bridge, hotel, park, camping ground, Christmas decorations shop… These, one would imagine, self-appointed titles come…
Yellowknife, Canada: Diamonds in the Rough
By Janelle Muntz Lassonde “Who wants deep fried halibut?” the waitress calls. “Raise your hands up high.” I sit with a handful of mining executives in the graffiti-strewn Bullocks’ Bistro, one of Yellowknife’s most reputable restaurants. My guidebook declares this eatery one of the top five highlights in all of the Northwest Territories, and that’s…
Belgium: The Home of Real Beer
GoNOMAD contributor David Brown describes the many attractions of Belgium, especially the beer, and local sites like Ypres and the EU Headquarters.
Sailing the Historic Northwest Passage in a Polar-Class Icebreaker
By Stephen Hartshorne Since the Age of Discovery began in the sixteenth century, explorers have been braving the frigid weather and powerful sea ice of Canada’s northern reaches in search of a Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. So great was the attraction of this potential shortcut to the Far East that dozens of mariners…
Cycling Historic Richmond: A Soft Pedaling Vancouver Adventure
By Rick Millikan Seeking a robust Vancouver adventure? Consider soft-pedaling nearby Richmond’s surrounding dikes! Enjoy 360-degree panoramas of majestic beauty along its friendly byways. Cycling provides a great way to explore both its natural splendor and fascinating heritage. Dedicated benches provide rest, respite, and reflection. Take a picnic! Tables line these extensive greenways. Bathrooms provide…
Going Dutch: A New Dimension in Travel
By Stephen Hartshorne One of the best ways to get to know someone is to take a trip with them. Many North Americans take trips to exotic destinations and wind up becoming better acquainted with the other North Americans on the trip. Certainly there’s nothing wrong with that; friendship is a good thing; but a…
Norway’s Viking Voyage: The Hurtigruten
Norway’s coastal cruise: The Hurtigruten. Kent St. John cruises up the coast of Norway in winter from Bergen to Tromso.
Top Picks for Alternative Travel in Europe
Alternative Travel Guide for Europe By Nicole Rosenleaf Ritter, GoNOMAD ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL GUIDE Of all the destinations to “go alternative,” Europe is it. Without too much effort, it’s easy to spend the entire summer making art, cooking, drinking wine, learning languages, volunteering and more! Whatever your passion, there’s an alternative for you in Europe! ARTS…
Travel, Local Guide to Seattle
Seattle tourism guide, places to go and things to do in Seattle, Washington. Extensive information on visiting Seattle Washington.