World Nomads journals & writers

Nepal for the First Time Trekker (and Long Time Foodie)

NEPAL | Fri, 24 Feb 2012 | By travel-tips | Views [14577] | Comments [9]

My love affair with Nepal began when my brother moved there for a year back in 2005. I can remember receiving emails from him where he would describe the friendly locals, endless Momo’s and beautiful artworks. I always knew it was a must see for ... Read more >

Tags: culture, food, girls guide, nepal, travel, trekking

CAIRNS: A TROPICAL ADVENTURE TOWN

AUSTRALIA | Sun, 9 Aug 2009 | By adam_hamish | Views [2631] | Comments [1]

Just how many activities can two kiwi lads do in one week in Cairns? Answer = Heaps bro We think Cairns is like a tropical version of Queenstown in New Zealand. It has an adrenaline fueled smorgasbord of activities to choose from and it is our mission ... Read more >

Tags: adam rikys, backpacking, cairns, fun, goodtime productions, hamish cross, queensland, travel trails, van-tastic adventures, world nomads

Irrawaddy Dolphins and Soft Shelled Turtles

CAMBODIA | Sun, 1 Apr 2012 | By lesleyandjan | Views [2334]

The wildlife adventure continues.  In Kratie we took a boat out to see the rare Irrawaddy Dolphin found on the Mekong.  They have pretty snub noses.  We were lucky as it was early morning we saw many.  Also on the Mekong we visited a turtle cnservation ... Read more >

Manas National Park

INDIA | Wed, 19 Mar 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1921]

OUR ESCAPE FROM BODHGAYA’S HOLI FESTIVAL went smoothly and we spent a peaceful night near the Kolkata airport at Viceroy Boutique Hotel.  It is only six months old and the perfect location for a quick “in-and-out” from Kolkata.... Read more >

Newcastle to Port Stephens

AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1656]

After two days sitting comfortably in Newcastle the weather was looking a lot better.  I made a decision to give up rough weather unless i get caught out there unexpectedly. with my new philosophy on cruising being that i dont have plans, i dont ... Read more >

Entry 8: Loreto -> Scorpion Bay -> La Paz

MEXICO | Sat, 25 Jan 2014 | By sneaver | Views [1458]

Monday the 20 th was launch day and I headed out of town with Jumping Jupiter Jones who was rocking a ’75 BMW R90/6 complete with Govt. issue sleeping pad strapped to the front forks. We were in route to San Juanico of Scorpion Bay to check out ... Read more >

September and October postcards

WORLDWIDE | Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By postcards | Views [1313]

Here are the postcards we recieved from wandering Nomads in September and October...Thanks to Sarah, Lucy, Scott, Kenneth and Stephen!! Your free T-shirt is on the way!

Tags: free t-shirt, postcards

The Sunshine Coast, Queensland

AUSTRALIA | Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [1146]

My first sighting of Brisbane coincides with the most magnificent sunset I have seen in a long time. Typically it would be the first time I have not had a window seat, but this was too good to miss and so making my apologies, I leaned over to get a couple ... Read more >

Tags: australia, brisbane, glasshouse mountains, maleny, montville, noosa, premier motor service, secrets

Kinabatangan River

CHINA | Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By leanneensly | Views [1098]

I have just been travelling with two lovely Dutch girls – Judith and Marjolein (I had to call her May) they were great fun to be around and not just for their keen sense of humour but also it was a chance to observe how two gorgeous 20 something girls ... Read more >

mas fotos!

UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 20 Aug 2007 | By rodri_y_adri | Views [933] | Comments [4]

hola! agregamos dos fotos, la conexión nos anda horrible. Mañana veremos si podemos subir mas! gracias por todo! PD: mañana voy a ver si convenzo a Rodri de ponerse un kilt (pollera escocesa) y les mando la foto ijijiji

Tags: Adventures

Some more stories from chiapas..

MEXICO | Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By chrisbyrne6 | Views [916] | Comments [1]

Ok, so i´ve got like a week to catch up... This could take a while.. Tuesday, 17th July, 2007 So today we left the orgy of spiders, lizards, frogs and insects that inhabit the El Panchan which is the kinda hotel (hmmm, hotel? im really not sure ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Freycinet National Park

AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Apr 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [911]

"Rain, rain, go away," was our mantra as we drove to Freycinet National Park but the weather report wasn't overly encouraging - showers and colder for the next few days.  We camped in the park despite the lack of amenities; all we really ... Read more >

Kung Fu in China Weeks Thirty-Seven and Thirty-Eight

CHINA | Wed, 14 May 2014 | By korric | Views [910] | Comments [3]

Right before one of the afternoon training sessions, I saw Master Xu playing with a pair of sticks. Back home I am a fighter for a medieval recreation group called the Society for Creative Anachronism, in which I primarily fight with two swords. We don't ... Read more >

Tags: china, martial arts

White Temple and Black House

THAILAND | Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By dinagosse | Views [894]

Today Aaron and I decided to go on a day trip adventure to Chiang Rai, a three-hour bus ride northeast of Chiang Mai. We were told yesterday, during our recon mission to the bus station, that the bus left every hour from 6 AM to 6 PM. We headed out in ... Read more >

Tags: chiang rai

Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge

CHINA | Mon, 6 Oct 2014 | By paulinemendes | Views [874]

Tiger Leaping Gorge,Tibetan Prefecture, China A  two hour and at times precarious bus ride has brought us to the stunning Middle  Tiger Leaping Gorge in the Tibetan prefecture, a mere 15 minutes from the border  of Tibet.There are ... Read more >

Tags: trekking

Singapore

SINGAPORE | Mon, 19 Jan 2015 | By anijensen | Views [739]

What an amazing city.   It sparkles with high-rises, each more spectacular than the last.   There’s lots of glass, steel, and stone, but they’ve also managed to maintain a lot green in town.   Trees and vine covered ... Read more >

Terra Nullius

AUSTRALIA | Fri, 31 Oct 2014 | By juliabedi | Views [647]

Terra nullius A Journal Entry     22 nd August, 2014       Melbourne International Airport   "We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose ... Read more >

Tags: nomad, robyndavidson, terra nullius, tracks, travel

The Texas Birding Trail: Aransas NWR

USA | Fri, 12 Feb 2016 | By vagabonds3 | Views [588]

THE SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNEY WAS IN FULL SWING at Ancient Oaks when we arrived.  Like many of the RV parks, it is filled with year-long and seasonal residents who have put down roots over the years.  But we don’t have time for old folks ... Read more >

The Black Forest & Strasbourg, France

GERMANY | Sat, 17 Dec 2016 | By supergg | Views [565]

From Innsbruck, on another very fresh below zero morning, we joined the early morning traffic on another autobahn back towards Germany. The road took us passed through some stunning countryside dotted with picturesque villages to both sides, each of ... Read more >

Falang-a-licious

LAOS | Tue, 19 Jul 2011 | By braynroni | Views [560]

Today we went to the Culture & Ethnology centre - WAY cool! Info about all the tribes and sub tribes in Laos, their cultural heritage, their crafts and oral traditions. Then home for Bray to pack his bag - we head to Phonsavan tomorrow, Roni ... Read more >

What is so special

UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By fatman-travels | Views [534]

I was so surprised to discover that Marseille is so un South of France. Well there aren’t any of those types that frequent the SoF in their flash cars and fancy clothing. No Marseille is just full of normal people living their lives with a smattering ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Before we left

AUSTRALIA | Mon, 29 May 2006 | By shannon | Views [532]

just thought I'd give this thing a shot see how we go

Tags: The Planning Phase

Cruising Baja

MEXICO | Sun, 13 Feb 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [532]

COMPARED TO THE COST OF HOTELS in the LA area, a cruise to Mexico is a bargain. For less than the cost of a week in a mid-range hotel we spent ten days cruising to Baja and Puerto Valarta. This would be our first time on Princess, with many of the same ... Read more >

The Wall

SPAIN | Tue, 21 Sep 2010 | By cooolnits | Views [527]

Ar picture that I took in Barcelona - and one that compels you to think beyond the picture. One of my first shots in the city, and little things and moments like this that lead to other realizations. This girl leaning against the wall and the ... Read more >

Tags: anticipation, leaning, light, wait, wall

New to New York.

USA | Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By seenthroughsaffronseyes | Views [291]

An exploration of a time and a place that still seems to only exist in my dreams.