Tajikistan: Tough Hiking in the Poorest Ex-Soviet Republic
Tajikistan. Hiking in this country that’s nearly all mountains, from the capital Dushanbe to Artuch Mountaineering Camp in the Fan Mountains.
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Discover Cambodia: Lavender Jeep Style
Lavender Jeep has tours to explore the most important areas of Siem Reap, Cambodia By Kayla McMillan Adventure around Siem Reap, Cambodia Jeep-style with Lavender Jeep Tours! You’ll be supporting local women who want to join the workforce in rural Cambodia but have faced obstacles. This touring company creates an adventure through the major sites […]
Jeju Island Korea: Discover the Beautiful Island of the Gods
Explore South Korea’s world-famous volcanic island filled with magnificent waterfalls and natural explorations! By Kayla McMillan Jeju Island, located southwest of the Korean Peninsula, is the Republic of Korea’s largest island. Jeju is a world-famous volcanic island with more than 90% of its total area covered in basalt. This resort island has magnificent views of […]
Hiking the Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan
Hiking to 12,000 feet in the Zagros Mountains of Northern Iraq By Luke Dowley As a winter sports enthusiast, I often dream of climbing the high peaks of the world. It seemed to be such an attainable reality when I was a child to find myself on the summit of a mountain in the European […]
Incredible Day-Trips from Las Vegas
Las Vegas day trips can be exciting. Take a look at some of the best day trips from Sin City to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Zion Nat’l Park, LA, and others.
Denver: Six of the Best Hikes, from a Local
Six Sensational Day Hikes Near Denver, Colorado By Rich Grant (“Mr. Denver”) Sure, Colorado has 53 peaks that soar to 14,000 feet elevation, and another 637 that climb to 13,000 feet. There are four National Parks, eight National Monuments, 11 National Forests and 39,000 miles of trails. But what if you only have one day? […]
Copper Mountain Resort: A Bottle of Oxygen with your Black Diamond?
A Skier Experiences a Prescription for Thin air at 9,752 ft By Sonja Stark While many gathered inside the small eatery to enjoy a basket of bourbon smoked brisket and side of slaw, others waited their turn to stuff a plastic tube in each nostril and breath oxygen-rich air. The Eagle BBQ, at the base […]
Rwanda: The Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda is quietly becoming one of Africa’s Top Tourist Destinations By Kayla McMillan Rwanda, The Land of a Thousand Hills, provides visitors with stunning scenery, friendly locals, and an absolutely unique experience. The country is filled with incredible biodiversity, with beautiful wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, rainforests, and sweeping plains. Rwanda is the bridge between […]
Winter Wonder Lapland in Norway
Christopher LudgateSenior Travel Writer Christopher Ludgate is a travel & culture journalist based out of his native New York City. Chris combines his multi-faceted professions and is ever drawn to adventure and creative outlets. His travel writing pursuits have lead to working with publications such as Passport Magazine, LAX in-flight, AIR Chicago, FLY Washington, and, […]
Connecting Travelers with Puerto Rican Locals for Personalized Trips
ViaHero, a peer-to-peer platform, will help travelers make the best of their vacation to Puerto Rico. By Kayla McMillan Hurricane Maria struck land in Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. The tragic destruction of a beautiful island put Puerto Rico out of power in most areas and destroyed much of its beauty that visitors have […]
Sierra Leone: Surprising New Travel Destination
Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world is climbing up the destination bucket list. By Kayla McMillan Sierra Leone is listed as the eighth poorest country in the world, and it’s probably one of the last places on your travel bucket list. But our editor at GoNomad, Max Hartshorne, met with members […]
Indiana Dunes National Park is now the 61st U.S. National Park.
Indiana has a new national park, made up of Sand dunes. By Kayla McMillan Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was officially renamed Indiana Dunes National Park, making it the 61st U.S. national park. After a 103-year-long effort instigated by the US National Park Service, Indiana finally homes the newest national park. This makes Indiana Dunes National […]
