World Nomads journals & writers

Australia Entry 6 of Journal 03/15/13

AUSTRALIA | Sun, 17 Mar 2013 | By jewraider | Views [3566]

Dear Journal (and to all my readers)    My first encounter with a big spider happened the other day, and it a huntsman spider. The huntsman is a really big spider that is kinda bluish grey, but is pretty harmless. I did ... Read more >

Tags: kids, spider

A BREAK FROM GOON IN THE BAROSSA VALLEY

AUSTRALIA | Sun, 7 Mar 2010 | By vantastic_sa | Views [2604]

After all that action on Kangaroo Island we decided to go for a relaxing break in the Barossa wine valley. Barossa is South Australia's main wine producing region and we were certainly in need of a change from all that goon slapping on KI! We picked ... Read more >

Tags: barossa, jacobs creek, penfolds, road trip, south australia, trent, vantastic, victoria, wine, world nomads

Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras revisited

GUATEMALA | Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By coggos | Views [2272]

Semana Santa - Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras revisited.    It was a culture shock to return to Cancun after 3.5 weeks in Cuba but lovely to see Tamara before she returned to Australia. Finally went to the beach which is really an amazing ... Read more >

Tags: antigua, cenotes, chichen itza, guatemala, honduras, merida, mexico, semana santa, vallodolid

Athens - Day 3 - Acropolis and The Ancient Stuff

GREECE | Sun, 22 Jul 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [1999]

It's a Saturday today and it's only now occurred to me that my plan to do the Acropolis on a weekend was a huge mistake. So I'm resolved to get up as early as possible to get to the Acropolis for the 8am opening time. Imagine my happiness when I get ... Read more >

Tags: acropolis, agora, athens, greece, hadrians library, museums, scams, temple of zeus, unesco

Newcastle to Port Stephens

AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1653]

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 >

Snapping Handbags

AUSTRALIA | Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By crocbait | Views [1631]

While traveling thoughout Cape York Penisula in Australia, you have to be wary of the very large snapping handbags that patrol the waters. During an early morning walk along the banks of the Normanby River in Lakefield National park, I was brought out ... Read more >

Tags: crocodile

Más populismo barato!!!

ECUADOR | Thu, 28 May 2009 | By kaplan | Views [1386]

A falta de elementos de interés con los que alimentarse, me dedico a leer los periódicos e intentar descifrar un poquito qué vaina es esta de "la revolución ciudadana". Ya desde antes de entrar en esta "república bananera" sabia ... Read more >

Tags: opinión

Men in Black at the Dead sea

JORDAN | Sat, 24 Oct 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [1276]

Wednesday 21 st October The Dead Sea When we were planning the trip, Jim wanted to visit the ancient city of Petra. To do this we booked a three day “Intrepid Tours” adventure in ... Read more >

Drama in Sardinia

ITALY | Sat, 16 Nov 2013 | By annarisa | Views [972] | Comments [8]

Last Thursday I set off once again for a few days of rest and relaxation in Sardinia. Little did I know that one of the most embarrassing experiences of my LIFE was shortly to take place in this haven of sunshine, peace and tranquillity. It all started ... Read more >

My Video scholarship 2010 entry

WORLDWIDE | Mon, 2 Aug 2010 | By lee | Views [926] | Video | Scholarship Entry

The straw on our backs My name is Lee-Ann Odendaal. I’m 25 and from a small town in South Africa. I have a background in theatre, TV presenting, communication and some TV production. From a young age I have had an interest in traveling ... Read more >

Tags: 2010 travel video scholarship

Vietnam south to north

VIETNAM | Thu, 19 Apr 2012 | By lesleyandjan | Views [886]

We have crossed the border to Vietnam!  Arrived in Ho Chi Minh which was as hectic and crazy as last time.  Found a hotel and then Beer Hoi - the fresh beer which Jan reckons has no alcohol so he can have several. From HCM to Dalat by bus.  dalat ... Read more >

Leaving Melbourne

AUSTRALIA | Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By rich | Views [818]

The Australian visas expires tomorrow and we have to go back to the UK. Not because we're moving back, but for a wedding! Rich's older bro is tying the knot and we're heading back to the UK on 19th August. But, that gives us four weeks in between, ... Read more >

Journey to PNG - Man from the Highlands

PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Mon, 17 Nov 2014 | By hadizaher | Views [806]

Papua New Guinea is a culturally rich, ethnically diverse, remote and often forgotten corner of the world. While on a work trip to work in far north PNG, I had the opportunity to explore a few corners the capital Port Moresby, and a few villages on ... Read more >

Tags: forgotten, guinea, highlands, island, manus, new, papua, png, world

E então, novidades? | So, what's new?

INDIA | Sat, 18 Mar 2017 | By anagouvs | Views [749]

(The English version will be uploaded shortly) Na intenção, antes da viagem, ia escrever amiúde. Na intenção, ia falar do que me trouxe “ainda aquém da Taprobana”; do voluntariado, enquanto ... Read more >

Tags: intenção, viagem

The Forgotten Heroes. Tirailleurs Cemetary, Dakar.

SENEGAL | Wed, 10 Jan 2018 | By pbm6 | Views [722]

Beyond the bustle of the Dakar suburb of Thiaroye, a small courtyard is laid out methodically with the unmarked white graves of fallen soldiers. Somewhere in the region of 173,000 men from their colonies in north, west and equatorial Africa served in ... Read more >

Tags: cemetary, remembrance, war heroes, war stories

11/12/2012 Port Gibbon to Port Neill via Arno Bay (62 km / T 338)

AUSTRALIA | Tue, 11 Dec 2012 | By pauline | Views [709]

Left Port Gibbon at 7am to avoid the heat. I rode along the gravel for about 6kms before reaching the Lincoln Highway. Brian, a friend of Stephen's flagged me down on the highway to give me a bag of chocolate munchies. Such a lovely idea! These kept ... Read more >

Back to Morely House for Renovations and Rhinos

SOUTH AFRICA | Sat, 21 Feb 2015 | By steve_and_emma | Views [707]

Getting from Uganda to South Africa proved to be the easy, quick part of the trip.  However, once I landed in Johannesburg things started to get frustrating.  I had plenty of time to collect my bag, get through immigration and make my way ... Read more >

Stories und die Ankunft in Paihia

NEW ZEALAND | Mon, 23 Oct 2017 | By domi_info | Views [683]

Wie geht's Euch!? Ich bin heute von Whangarei nach Paihia aufgebrochen! Weiter hoch in den Norden... Aber ich muss noch zwei Sachen aus Whangarei erzählen: Also zum Ersten hatte ich dort einen Stop eingelegt, um herauszubekommen warum ich keine ... Read more >

Walking Tallinn, Skype's Home

NETHERLANDS | Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [596]

Tallinn, Estonia is truly a gem. The entire old city, which is quite large, is a UNESCO, World Heritage Site (We walked over 8 miles in the “old city”). It is steeped in history and beauty. And you can see the different cultural influences ... Read more >

Athlete?

JAPAN | Wed, 21 Nov 2007 | By butlerkathy | Views [585] | Comments [1]

So, yes I did go to Tokyo to run a marathon and my luck with the weather continued. That is, lack of luck. The two days before the marathon were perfect race conditions, cloudy and temperatures around 10-15C (50-60F). However, race morning everything ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

We're off next Wednesday

AUSTRALIA | Wed, 27 Dec 2006 | By jen_and_the_boys | Views [556] | Video

In the meantime - check out this little YouTube video to get a tase of what it will be like!

Tags: The Planning Phase

1. conquer europe

UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 3 Sep 2011 | By lauren-farr | Views [505]

After much debate with Miss Farr we have came to an agreement on no 1 on the list. We did not conquer europe, but we gave it one hell of a crack ;)Consider this crack to be continued

Calico Ghost Town

USA | Wed, 18 Oct 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [463]

I DON’T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS — NOT CASPER, Wendy or even Spiritus Sancti.  But ghost towns, well, that’s a whole different story.        Calico Ghost Town We hadn’t ever heard of Calico until ... Read more >

Life-forms in Death Vally

USA | Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By stanleytakaro | Views [374]

Why drown to death in your own sweat exploring the dryest place on our planet when you can beat the heat skip the crowds and stumble across extremly rare blossoms by traveling at winter. Just watch your step because most lifeforms are extreamly small ... Read more >

Tags: death vally, desert, lifeforms, travel

Deliciousness

TURKEY | Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By dramsell | Views [285]

After a long day at the bazaar, most anyone wil have worked up an appetite. Near the entry/exit to the bazaar there are many open air eateries such as this one. Here you can find many local and regional foods such as cheeses, olives,peppers, spices, ... Read more >