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CAMBODIA | Wed, 16 Feb 2011 | By responsible-travel | Views [4500] | Comments [1]
Cambodian Volunteer Tourism ‘Voluntourism’ has sprung into action over the last few years and Cambodia is no exception. Siem Reap in particular is host to a number of trendy volunteer hang-outs which have blossomed alongside the growth of volunteer ... Read more >
NICARAGUA | Tue, 17 Jan 2012 | By nomads-news | Views [3694]
Christina Tunnah is the VP of partnerships for World Nomads America and recently returned from adventures on the road. Where did you go? I went to Nicaragua for 8 days. Since it was a relatively quick stint I focused on the souhwest slither of ... Read more >
Tags: nicaragua, see turtles, the footprints network
LAOS | Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By justine | Views [2647]
On New Year’s Eve, I took the bus from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. From there, I stuffed myself onto a boat that would take me up the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi. The boat is quite narrow, and the seats are two benches that run along the sides, ... Read more >
Tags: celebrations, muang ngoi, new years eve, unexpected joy
TAJIKISTAN | Mon, 26 Aug 2013 | By krodin | Views [2612]
Tajikistan Impressions:
The border crossing was a better experience than the one from Turkmenistan into Uzbekistan. The Uzbeks had a few people in line, so they didn’t need to single us out, just check to make sure all the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1647]
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 >
USA | Wed, 11 Jul 2012 | By jc-dc | Views [1347]
Traveling
by the Amtrak California express train was quite an enjoyable experience that I
would definitely recommend. It crosses large expanses of land in considerably
short periods, has great amenities on board such as power outlets, ... Read more >
Tags: haight ashbury, napa valley, san francisco, the park hotel, yosemite
UNITED KINGDOM | Sun, 9 Nov 2014 | By moresbbb | Views [1287]
Multifaceted, ever-changing, often fickle; London is defined by it’s pace, density, and diversity. Multicultural and inclusive here, homogenous and exclusive there, but most often both, side by side. Neighbourhoods offering overpriced continental ... Read more >
Tags: london, uk, working holiday visa
ETHIOPIA | Tue, 12 Mar 2013 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1279] | Comments [1]
Crossing back into Ethiopia from Somaliland yesterday, it marked the start of an epic, tumultuous, spectacular, and nerve-testing journey. When I crossed the border back into Ethiopia I was relieved (semi-relieved would be slightly more accurate), as ... Read more >
CHINA | Wed, 8 Oct 2008 | By mazystar | Views [1183]
I've gone along to a few more classes over the past could of days. As a general rule the students are lovely, but we had a few yesterday that were quite inattentive and one or two that were down right rude. This happens in Zhangzhou, just like in any ... Read more >
THAILAND | Mon, 28 Mar 2011 | By katl | Views [978] | Comments [11]
Die Reise nach Bangkok, war eine emotionale Achterbahn, gezeichnet von einigen Ups and Downs... Meine Top5 Ups: Die beinah menschenleere Wartehalle in Berlin waehrend der 4stuendigen Wartezeit zum eigenen Wohnzimmer machen und die Zeit vollkommen ... Read more >
Tags: bangkok
SAMOA | Mon, 28 Nov 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [834]
Only a little more than a week I have left in Samoa. For the past couple of days I’ve been staying with John, Lagi, and family. They have four children: George, Frank, Mona, and Fina. Lagi made her first carrot cake last night; excitedly enough, ... Read more >
USA | Mon, 21 Jun 2010 | By dianasaurus | Views [804] | Comments [1]
Today was a very busy day of touristy Seattle. I got a good 5 hours of sleep. We had gone to a club Tost last night and I had decided to leave later than I should have. But no worries because the rest of this trip is anti-social city! I woke up ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Fri, 16 Aug 2013 | By rtumicki | Views [792]
A sunny and dry day in Kep and yet, it is not miserably hot. The big event this week was the Dragon Race 12 students participated in on Wednesday. Two teams were formed and they called themselves the Tigers and the Dragons. They did a variety ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Sat, 6 Dec 2008 | By rich | Views [595]
Because we only decided to come to South Africa 24 hours ago, we haven't really got much of a clue in terms of where we're going first. The woman who worked at the travel center in our Zambia hostel told us that Pretoria is the better option to Johannesburg ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 18 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [540]
Yesterday was my first full day in Edinburgh. The first thing I did after waking up was go the resturant for breakfast. They offer a buffet here in the hotel for around 15 pounts/roughly $22.00-That's expensive- I wanted to see the ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By lisaj72 | Views [508]
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 >
PORTUGAL | Fri, 11 May 2018 | By pbm6 | Views [493]
I walk down to the Tagus. It’s as wide as the River Mersey is here near the mouth. I pass the large gothic facade of the Jerónimos Monestry in the centre of Belém. Riverside are the Torre de Belém (Belem Tower) and the Padrã... Read more >
Tags: belem, circumnavigations3.amazonaws.com/aphs.worldnomads, lisbon, portugal
UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 3 Mar 2010 | By juliethenomad | Views [474]
The plan was to take a ferry back to England after Belfast, but after
receiving a message from a friend that I had worked with while I was
in Edinburgh I decided to head that way for a few days instead. I had
forgotten how much I enjoy the city ... Read more >
GERMANY | Tue, 26 May 2015 | By nazarshowing | Views [442]
This trip took place some years ago, when I came to Germany to visit my friend. We came to many places that time, including Berlin, Erfurt and some other cities and towns in the East of Germany. I must say that every journey of mine has a single trip, ... Read more >
Tags: castles, europe, we are lost
USA | Mon, 19 Apr 2021 | By graynomadsusa | Views [434]
IF YOU ARE NOT SPEAKING RUSSIAN you might want to thank Connie and Steve. Back in the old Cold War days when the entire USSR—not just Vladimir—was out to get us, Connie and Steve, her boss at one of those “ABC” agencies, were ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tue, 11 Apr 2017 | By excellentadventure | Views [431]
Drove about 3 hours north of Auckland. On the way stopping at Wellsford for Wazza's coffee (Shell almost fell backwards over something in front of a truck) and then through Kauri Forest to see the lords of the jungle (world's largest Kauri trees). The ... Read more >
RUSSIAN FEDERATION | Tue, 26 May 2015 | By nazarshowing | Views [416]
Me and my husband have a tradition - every New Year we visit places which are different from our homecity. This is our 4th year we met in a different place, and I can say that this year is our "Omsk year". Omsk is a city in Siberia named after the Om' ... Read more >
Tags: literature, new year, rf
INDIA | Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By travelertyler | Views [388] | Scholarship Entry
Today, all of India is celebrating the Hindu festival Holi by attacking each other with colored powders. Nothing is sacred. Not even the cows. I’m in Udaipur, at my buddy Nirmal’s house with his family and friends, woman traveler Sen, and a cluster ... Read more >
Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012
WORLDWIDE | Mon, 9 Apr 2012 | By mosquito | Views [330] | Scholarship Entry
Backpacking is a dream to many travelers and New Zealand is where my dream comes true. Being a petite Asian girl with only 152cm, backpacking is a tough challenge for the body and mind. Taking up the courage to get out of my comfort zone for a new adventure, ... Read more >
Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012
WORLDWIDE | Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By chisinau | Views [197] | Scholarship Entry
Our visit to this former soviet country started off with an inquiry at the frontier: “Under what circumstances are this Italian and Estonian trying to enter the country?” Fortunately, “a tourism visit to Chisinau” seemed fair enough to the officer, ... Read more >
Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012