Skycouch: Folds out like a bed for sleeping If you’re anything like me, you just can’t sleep on planes. I’m not a great sleeper as it is and no matter how hard I try, being stuck in an upright sitting position for hours at a time on a red eye…
An Italian family emigrates to another New World Gerard Hindmarsh has written a “true tale” of his grandparents who, in the early 1900s immigrated to New Zealand from southern Italy. Part history, part embellishment, he recounts the experiences of his grandmother, Angelina, as she adjusts to life in this beautiful,…
The jungles of the Sepik River Basin in Papua New Guinea and visiting with villagers whose way of life has remained unchanged for many centuries.
By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor You can tell Nelson’s a serious art town when you glance at their Art Directory… it’s one-inch thick and full of listings for all of the various artists in the small city. From ceramics to jewelry to film & performance, Nelson is home to artists…
Rafting The Nymboida River By Cara Kellogg I’ve seen the kangaroos, I’ve tasted most of the local beers and I have visited at least a dozen beaches. My journey through Australia was going quite well so far. Topping the drink and sun-drenched coast, though, was my trip to Coffs Harbour,…
Melbourne is crazy about its own unique version of football, called Footy By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor It has football’s laterals and lots of punts. It has soccer’s precision passing and nonstop action. Add in rugby’s aggressive tackling and wide open field, and you’ve got Australian rules football. On a…
Melbourne, Australia, where the city’s growing prosperity has a lot to do with the people and their passion for the arts, wine and especially, footy.
Melbourne, Australia: The City of Arts, Sport and Fun By Max Hartshorne, GoNOMAD Editor Aussie Football Blends the Best of Three Sports I sat next to two young women on the long flight to Melbourne. One of the things they told me I should see while I was here was…
Drinking the Kava: A Visit to the Real Fiji.
Coober Pedy Australia, the opal mining capital of the world, where half the residents live underground.
Meeting the Maori: The Original New Zealanders By Max Hartshorne and Cindy Bigras A recent trip to New Zealand’s North Island afforded us the familiar scenic beauty, friendly faces, and terrific food. It also gave us a chance to glimpse into another culture — the Maori. Aotearoa is what the…
GoNOMAD writers share their travel experiences in New Zealand.
