World Nomads journals & writers

Tips before you visit Bagan, Myanmar

MYANMAR | Tue, 29 Apr 2014 | By uyenangel | Views [3409] | Comments [1]

TIPS BEFORE YOU VISIT BAGAN, MYANMAR Tips before you visit Bagan, Myanmar. I had 4 days and 3 nights in Bagan and here are some tips for you. 1. From Yangon to Bagan, take JJ Express bus (18$, 10 hour drive); starts at 8pm and ... Read more >

Tags: bagan, heritage, myanmar, tips, travel, trip

Megan's Biggest Baddest Bucket List

CANADA | Thu, 21 Mar 2013 | By meggiekay | Views [2121] | Video

I've entered to win a travel contest with My Destination called the Biggest Baddest Bucket list! Check out my video posted below and vote for me using all your social media power by clicking the buttons beside the video on my contest page. My entry ... Read more >

Tags: city, toronto, video

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 >

Sucre am Tag danach

BOLIVIA | Mon, 26 Nov 2007 | By rayen | Views [1587]

Irgendwann am Sonntag Nachmittag wurde es ruhig. Nach Drei Tagen mit Strassenschlachten wurde die Polizei abgezogen und die Stadt wurde ruhig. Die Menschen sind aus den Häusern gekommen und haben sich das Chaos in den Strassen angeschaut. Seltsamerweise ... Read more >

It's raining...again!

JAPAN | Mon, 9 Aug 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1574]

"It's raining; it's pouring.  The old man is snoring."  (Though I doubt "he" could sleep through this whipping wind!)  "Rain drops keep falling on my head."  "It never rains in California, but girl, don't they warn ... Read more >

The road to yoga

INDONESIA | Fri, 5 May 2017 | By journeyjane | Views [1304]

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia 04/05/2017 The road to yoga Ventured into a yoga studio today, my first time since about two years ago when I did a few classes at Core Power Yoga in Denver. Yoga is no stranger to this body. I initially started as a teenager ... Read more >

Tags: ubud, yoga

Last Minute Maddness!

ISRAEL | Sat, 1 Sep 2007 | By abelaine | Views [963]

Well today is Shelly's Birthday - one of my best mates for those who don't know.  However she is flying on her way to see me!  Whoo hoo... On my end, there are SO many last minute details I am organising.  It is nuts.  From comparing prices for backpacks, ... Read more >

Tags: Pre-Wedding Craziness

La Familia

ECUADOR | Fri, 11 Apr 2008 | By mueller-san | Views [915] | Comments [1]

    We were all waiting in the conference room of the Hotel Embassy, immediately after our session about some classically Ecuadorian cultural quarks. In addition to the warning that men would be pressured to drink a lot, and that there are many Quichaua ... Read more >

Laos - Vientienne

LAOS | Mon, 8 Dec 2008 | By pshah13 | Views [909]

Only 1 day in Vientiane but Laos is slow and small compared to Vietnam and even Cambodia. Saw lots of temples. Had a great meal at restaurant called Makphet which aims to help street children. The food was superb.  Also had a traditional Baci ceremony ... Read more >

Tags: laos, vientienne

July 10 - 12 - through heat and wind in eastern South Dakota

USA | Mon, 14 Jul 2008 | By johnkeith | Views [824] | Comments [1]

July 10 – A long, hot 84 miles from Pierre to Chamberlain, SD.   The first half was nice – comfortable, nice views of the Missouri, but then we turned south into a stiff, 20 mph headwind.   Add to this temperatures rising to 97 F and some steep ... Read more >

Relaxing Bath

UNITED KINGDOM | Thu, 28 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [723]

Yesterday I wasn't in the mood for museums. I needed a break from endless selfies (mine included), audio programs, buckets begging for donations,etc Plus here in bath they aren't that original anyway(with the exception of the Roman Bath Museum, which ... Read more >

Tags: bath, fields

Wellington

NEW ZEALAND | Wed, 8 Aug 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [679]

A Carrolls type tourist shop that we wandered into in Auckland was selling upside down maps. Arguing that there's no nautral up or down in the planet -  they repainted the globe with New Zealand occupying a spot around where we'd normally find ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Planning for my big summer of sailing

WORLDWIDE | Thu, 8 May 2014 | By amythedancingsailor | Views [586]

So this summer will be pretty epic in terms of travel. Even more epic than last summer (which is saying something).   In mid June, I will be flying down to Recife, Brazil to board my home for the next two months, the British tall ship SV Lord ... Read more >

Tags: planning, sailing

Australia part 1: Sydney - Melbourne

UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By lisaj72 | Views [530]

Well, been here almost 2 weeks and already done so much!  After being ill at home for 2 weeks, developing sinusitis and worrying if I'd be able to fly, I arrived bang on time in Sydney on NYE, went to stay in Normanhurst, a suburb of Sydney, courtesy ... Read more >

So I've decided to get a travel blog...let the madness begin!

CANADA | Sun, 3 Dec 2006 | By zohara | Views [525]

          So here I am in the Weldon Library at the University of Western Ontario at 11:15 p.m , putting off studying for my ecology final - a sad Saturday night if you ask me. Anyway, in one of my creative attempts at procrastination I decided that shopping ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Frankfurt to Rothenberg ob der Tauber

GERMANY | Thu, 8 Dec 2016 | By supergg | Views [499] | Comments [1]

There are no words to describe the icy air this morning as we made our way through the streets of Frankfurt to it's Hauptbahnhof (train station). I have yet to find an efficient way to keep my ears and fingers from becoming completely frozen. Fortunately ... Read more >

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

WORLDWIDE | Sun, 27 Mar 2011 | By lifeisjourney | Views [428] | Scholarship Entry

Life is journey and this trip was the longest path, I had walked. This village was hidden by mountains. My friend and I went to “Kor Sa deong”, a small village in Kanjanaburi, Thailand for a research about the local Karean music. After walking in the ... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing culture, adventure, journey, jungle, karean, thailand, travel, travel writing scholarship 2011, village

Santo y seña

ARGENTINA | Tue, 25 Aug 2015 | By conocerelmundo | Views [403] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I think that this is a great opportunity to my because im doing the degree carrer in Artes Audiovisuales in UNA (Universidad Nacional del Arte) in Buenos Aires. The films are there to entertain, but I think this art , like any other art , there to convey ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Day 63 - PADI Day 1

BELIZE | Sun, 3 Aug 2014 | By kikkijayne | Views [384]

Woke up before sunrise and took advantage of the breeze to squeeze in a short run. Grabbed a coffee at this cute little beach shed cafe - cool beans en route to the dive shop & I was set. I waited two hours for my dive instructor to arrive.... Read more >

Egyptian Unknown Champs

EGYPT | Sun, 16 Aug 2015 | By mostafahanafy | Views [345] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I never travilled abroad before, I think if I had this chance I'll do my best and I'll use all tools and ideas to produce something remarkable

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Day 7 v2: Siesta + Sunset

NICARAGUA | Tue, 2 Feb 2016 | By excellentadventure | Views [344] | Comments [3]

Beach run, siesta and sunset walk out to the point. Tried out some silhouette photos like this one of Mike. Tacos for dinner and chatted with chilled local: "I'm  the best surfer. Like Snoop Dog".

Cosmic Flow

USA | Wed, 2 Sep 2015 | By mrose11 | Views [323] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Nature has always been my greatest source of inspiration. This inspiration has led me to the pristine wonders of varied countries. At age 17, I sailed throughout the Caribbean, earing my PADI certification and coral reef conservation credit. It was ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Una Geometria Fragile

ITALY | Sat, 22 Aug 2015 | By ambra | Views [310] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Travelling has been influencing my life since I moved away from a tiny Italian village, at 19 years old. I lived in London, Barcelona, New York, Florence, Hong Kong, Paris and Bogota, where I had a wonderful time working for a production company and doing ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Wind Farm

USA | Thu, 15 Jul 2010 | By beth2271 | Views [304]

Public schools in Lagos s Nigeria

NIGERIA | Sat, 6 Jul 2013 | By elmasry | Views [282]

A quick look to public schools in Lagos, Nigeria, with poverty and lack of equipment here to learn and evolve to change the reality

Tags: school - education - lagos - nigeria