World Nomads journals & writers
Follow the [73372] stories of our [18688] travel bloggers
Latest | Most Viewed | Most Commented | Interesting | Official | Random
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 7 Apr 2011 | By travel-tips | Views [18641] | Comments [1]
Australia itself is the largest island in
the world. There’s so much to do in this mammoth country, that you might not
realise Australia also has 8222 islands off its shores. Yes you read that correctly:
eight-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty-two.... Read more >
Tags: australia, beaches, fraser island, islands, kangaroo island, magnetic island, phillip island, rottnest island, travel, wildlife
FIJI | Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By george | Views [5141] | Comments [3]
I hadn't planned to go to Fiji after Australia, but when Mum and Dad decided to go there with my sister Julia and family for a holiday, a 'free' week in the sun sounded like a great idea. I got there a week before them, and was quite pleased ... Read more >
Tags: cruise, fiji, new zealand, yasawas
WORLDWIDE | Fri, 27 Nov 2009 | By scholarships | Views [4916] | Comments [4]
Anna Zhu, winner of our Photography Scholarship is getting ready for Antarctica. She has received her Antarctica weather gear from Columbia which she had fun trying on in Sydney's mini heat wave. She has also chosen some new equipment from ... Read more >
CANADA | Sat, 29 Dec 2012 | By meggiekay | Views [1802] | Video
As part of my travel video web series, I went to High Park in Toronto.
I always think it's important to take breaks and relax while travelling so you don't get too worn out from waiting in lines, being cramped into small busses, or sleeping on uncomfortable ... Read more >
Tags: breaks, nature, park, relaxing, toronto
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1655]
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 >
CHILE | Sun, 13 Sep 2015 | By jorjejuanita | Views [1551]
Santiago Sloths
The original plan in Chile was to head straight up the Andes and do a weeks skiing, However the associated costs and it being fully booked had conspired against us. We did manage to find a budget option but not until the ... Read more >
MEXICO | Sat, 21 May 2011 | By alpiner84 | Views [1536] | Comments [3]
When I last wrote, I was newly arrived in Sayulita after both Chalie and I had back-to-back crashes the preceding days. After a couple of days in Sayulita, the pain in my shoulder had intensified. That is to say, the broad, aching pain eased and was ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Fri, 17 Dec 2010 | By andreagee | Views [1475] | Comments [1]
Kampot – Days 1 – 4. As previously mentioned this is like coming home for us, as we have made friends in this town and feel very comfortable here. Also some friends are travelling here (Sutton Family) at the same time, so feel like locals being ... Read more >
SRI LANKA | Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By greenguava | Views [1347]
Galle Fort su 22.2.2009 klo 10:30. Palasin Thaimaasta myöhään illalla la 7.2. Colomboon ruutuun yksi eli Horton Garden guesthouseen, josta aloitin Sri Lankan reissuni lokakuun alussa. Onnekseni tutustuin siellä heti seuraavana päivänä nuoreen intialaiseen ... Read more >
INDIA | Tue, 18 Sep 2007 | By alexbg | Views [1345] | Comments [2]
So just as I was recovered from my very eventful trip to the local hospital the time has arrived for Stacy, Gigi and myself to travel on our prearranged trip to Goa. Goa is the smallest Indian state, located about 5 hours south of Mumbai on the western ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
INDIA | Wed, 17 Apr 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [1324] | Video
So, after a taxi, 2 trains and a rickshaw we arrived back in Goa! This time we opted to visit Arambol (north Goa). Due to our tight itinery we knew we only had 2 nights here which was a shame as we really liked the place. We found some nice ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, great food, sunsets
NEW ZEALAND | Fri, 26 Oct 2007 | By lisa-harber | Views [1003] | Comments [1]
Paul and I hired a very funny little hire car, that won't go over 80 km per hour, we had such a massive queue of traffic behind us! We took it off roading, and it didn't seem to like the mountains we took it up, funny that! It has rewarded us by giving ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
PERU | Fri, 27 Feb 2015 | By jgreghenry | Views [827]
I’ve got more culinary delights to share from my recent trip to South America. The first stop we made was in Lima, Peru. The oldest parts of Lima are rich in Spanish colonial history. Architecture buffs could wander the streets in awe for days.... Read more >
Tags: cooking, recipes, seafood
USA | Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By jgreghenry | Views [802]
The older I get the more I realize that stories that start with the phrase “I remember when...” usually have a point to make. My story is about Tybee Island, one of the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia, USA. A place where “nature ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Fri, 8 Jan 2010 | By rich | Views [691]
This is supposed to be the most scenic drive in the world or so the locals will have you believe. We set out to the Great Ocean Road, early in the morning. It takes us about 1.5 hrs to get to Torquay, the start of the drive. Torquay is renowned ... Read more >
GREECE | Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By adora | Views [666]
Who said the best way to see Greece is in winter anyway ? there right. If getting up close to the locals and setting into there way of life doesn't excite you then take a walk with the many goats who run free on the Island of Symi. If you're a photographer ... Read more >
Tags: beach, rocks
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
INDONESIA | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | By tiffany3939 | Views [533]
Learn and love and grow, it's what we do. So I have been in Bali two weeks now, and have continued to do just that~
I went to the beaches last weekend, on a mission...to find Nyoman and Nyoman. Mission, accomplished. Before departing Cali, I ran into ... Read more >
HONG KONG | Mon, 26 Sep 2016 | By manuel | Views [525]
Cuando uno aterriza en Hong Kong espera encontrar un skyline de puntiagudos rascacielos y calles saturadas de hongkoneses haciéndose hueco entre la multitud para continuar su paso ajetreado. No se equivoca, lo encuentra. Pero seguro que no espera ... Read more >
Tags: fotografía, hong kong, vida nocturna
NEW ZEALAND | Fri, 19 Jul 2013 | By lhartjen | Views [522]
The wine bubbled on his tongue, aerating to reveal black fruit, dark chocolate, and a hint of tomato vine.
Camille knew wine, having spent two years prior to this one in France, studying to be an Oenologist - a scientist of wine. He was now at the ... Read more >
Tags: #auckland, #biking, #hostelling, #kayaking, #nelson, #tramping, #trekking, #waikheke, #wine
BELIZE | Sun, 3 Aug 2014 | By kikkijayne | Views [389]
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 >
AUSTRALIA | Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [371]
UNLIKE WELL-MANNERED CHILDREN some birds prefer to be heard and not seen. This is especially true for the Western Whipbird, one of Australia’s rarest. We spent two chilly mornings hiking around Lincoln National Park alternately playing the call ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Mon, 31 Aug 2015 | By anniecomelli | Views [303] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Film is my most passionate form of art. I love being able to be involved in a process that takes time and love. Ever since I can remember I've loved having control of a camera or anything that can make me capture a moment. Being a first year film student ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia
NICARAGUA | Wed, 24 Feb 2016 | By excellentadventure | Views [250]
After yoga we went for breakfast and decided to go to Hermosa beach with Johnny and One Love. We both had a really great surf, Mike gave me a little push onto a wave and saw me sail through for a really long ride. We met Daniel and Matt, 2 ... Read more >
USA | Mon, 19 Jan 2015 | By excellentadventure | Views [171]
Martin Luther King Jr day parade and live music in the park. Then headed to Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 for tourist vibe...oh and garlic fries. CheapFun lead us to Am I Rite? a free comedy night down in Mission district. Ghost emoji, ghost emoji!! ... Read more >