Chasing Glaciers in Greenland
Chasing glaciers in Greenland, a rarely visited part of the world, landing in Kangerlussuaq, the former air base, and visiting Nuuk the capital city.
World Tours
We are an independent traveler website, but we also know that sometimes it’s best to take a tour, large or small group, to get the best value and see a place. Here are stories about great tours around the world.
Cruising the Red Sea
Nick Parkins writes about cruising on the Red Sea and visits Petra in Jordan, the Pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt and other attractions on a cruise.
Vermejo Park Ranch in New Mexico: A Photographer’s Delight
A photo tour at the Vermejo Park Ranch in rural New Mexico offers spectacular beauty, newborn wild animals, and an over-the-top nature scene.
Solos Holidays: Vacations For One
Solos Holidays is the perfect place for the solo traveler looking to meet people in similar situations and see the world from a different perspective.
Brazil: A Remarkable Wildlife Safari in the Pantanal
Wildlife Safari in Brazil’s Pantanal: Getting Up close and personal with Jaguars By Shannon Broderick The term “Safari” tends to…
Siberia: Experience the End of the World
Experience the End of the World: Exploring the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia By Kristen Richard “Living like a local,” is…
Mt. Rufeno: Beautiful Nature Reserve in Lazio, Italy
Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve outside of Rome is a treat for hikers, and part of the MEET ecotourism program in Lazio, Italy.
France: MEET Brings Ecotourism to Provence
MEETing A Different Provence–In the busy South of France, we travel lightly By Max Hartshorne, GoNOMAD Editor This story is…
Antarctica: A Model of International Cooperation
Fifty-two nations work together to preserve the natural beauty of Antarctica; Stephen Hartshorne gives some advice on planning a tour to the frozen continent.
Israel: Visiting the Country with Birthright
Birthright: My Israel Excursion By Danielle Aihini Until I visited Israel for myself, I never appreciated the long history behind…
Veg Voyages Adventures: No Meat Needed
Veg Voyages Caters to Vegetarian Travelers Only By Jamie Kimmel Veg Voyages is a Texas-based tour company that takes vegetarian-friendly…
Antarctica: A Sensory Overload!
Three travelers provide useful information about Quark Expeditions on what to bring, how cold it is, and why they loved Antarctica.