Trip: 5 Things
There are [26] stories from my trip: 5 Things
MONGOLIA | Friday, 10 Jun 2011 | Views [1696]
Mongolia is a
fascinating place to visit, and a journey here can be as adventurous as you’d
like it to be. Even if you stick
to the capital city, UlaanBaatar, you can find portable gers (the round felt tents of the Mongolian nomad) set up in ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, asia, festivals, food, mongolia, naadam festival, transportation, travel, weather, wildlife
INDONESIA | Monday, 30 May 2011 | Views [2705] | Comments [1]
Indonesia is a
huge, mysterious archipelago of disparate islands and cultures. It is
impossible to summarise. With over 238 million people, it is the 4 th
most populous nation on earth. Travel opportunities are many and various.
Sparkling seas ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, adventure, asia, coffee, indonesia, ocean, southeast asia, tea, travel, wildlife
NEPAL | Friday, 13 May 2011 | Views [2926]
Located in beautiful South Asia and sandwiched between China and India,
Nepal is one of the most incredible and fascinating places to visit on earth.
It is home to majestic Mt. Everest, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is
one of few countries ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, adventure, buddhism, nepal, safety, travel
ITALY | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [8716] | Comments [5]
Photo courtesy of cameronparkins, Flickr.com In some ways, it's hard to remember what life was like before I went to Italy - but on the flip side of that coin, every single time I'm there I learn something new about the country and traveling ... Read more >
Tags: cuisine, europe, food, italy, language, money, regions, restuarnats, transportation, travel
MALAYSIA | Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011 | Views [2594] | Comments [3]
Malaysia has
been making huge strides in recent years to boost awareness of its potential
for tourism. Located between Thailand to the north and Singapore and Indonesia
to the south, Malaysia represents different things to different people: A
melting ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, bahasa malaysia, culture, english, food, language, malaysia, penang, transportation, travel borneo
TURKEY | Monday, 7 Feb 2011 | Views [3323] | Comments [6]
I'm so fortunate to spend
much of my life exploring our amazing planet and I frequently get asked where
my favorite destination is. My answer is always Turkey, ranking at the
summit. It's a country with so much diversity in culture, traditions,
landscapes, ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, currency, etiquette, money, toilets, tourism, travel, travel tips, turkey, visas
MOROCCO | Thursday, 27 Jan 2011 | Views [3709] | Comments [1]
For many travelers, Morocco might just be a short trip away by ferry
or by one of the many budget airlines from Spain, but it’s a different world
culturally. The regular stereotypes of Europe vanish quickly and one is taken
back upon ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, atlas mountain, food safety, medinas, morocco, pickpockets, safety, sahara, travel, travel tips
ECUADOR | Thursday, 6 Jan 2011 | Views [8251] | Comments [5] | Video
Ecuador is the second-smallest country in South America , but nowhere else on earth will you find so much natural diversity. In one day you see the Amazon Basin, volcanoes, cloud forests and the Pacific coast. You can spend your cash shopping at the ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, amazon, diving, ecuador, south america, travel-safety, travel-tips, travel-tips, trekking
THAILAND | Monday, 22 Nov 2010 | Views [4571] | Comments [4]
You've probably heard a lot about Thailand. The 'Land of Smiles' is known for it's warm hospitality, amazing cuisine and stunning landscapes. However, before heading off on your trip to Thailand there are a few things to take into consideration.... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, drinking, language, scams, southeast asia, thai, thailand, transportation, travel, tuk-tuks
IRAN | Monday, 13 Sep 2010 | Views [4474] | Comments [4]
It's not on the average traveller's wish list, but Iran is no ordinary destination. It's a
country filled with dynamic and interesting people and a culture
steeped in ancient tradition with a taste of modern flair. Iran
holds many surprises ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, iran, tehran, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips
FIJI | Thursday, 2 Sep 2010 | Views [4269] | Comments [1]
Fiji has had a long-standing reputation as a South Pacific tropical paradise. Travelers have been visiting the tiny archipelago for decades now to kick back oceanside and enjoy the azure waters. While there's been some recent political unrest, it's ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, fiji, kava, travel-safety, travel-tips
LAOS | Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010 | Views [2891]
Laos has never enjoyed the same distinction as a travel destination as some of its more frequented Southeast Asia neighbors like Thailand and Vietnam. Still, the nation offers many treasures for the traveler seeking to get away from the bustle found ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, buddhism, laos, luang prabang, travel, travel-health, travel-safety-tips, vang vieng, vientiane
CHINA | Wednesday, 4 Aug 2010 | Views [6444] | Comments [10]
If you’re planning to travel to China, you probably already have a laundry list of things to do in order to prepare for your journey. There are, however, some things you may not have even considered – things which can only be learned after one has ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, china, language, money, transport, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips
BHUTAN | Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [3270] | Comments [1]
Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, is a destination that few travelers make it to. With stunning natural scenery, a harmonious society, and a strong sense of culture and tradition the Kingdom of Bhutan ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, bhutan, himalayas, money, temples, transport, travel-safety, travel-tips
SOUTH AFRICA | Monday, 31 May 2010 | Views [2557] | Comments [2]
1.Visit your doctor Visit your local doctor one month prior to your intended trip departure date. To discuss your travel plans, accommodation and potential health concerns or risks at your destination country 2. Get your immunizations up to date ... Read more >
Tags: health, south africa, travel-health, travel-safety-tips, travel-tips, vaccinations, world cup 2010
SOUTH AFRICA | Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010 | Views [5267] | Comments [5]
Traveling in South Africa is an unparalleled confluence of culture(s), wildlife and entertainment. Ultimately, it’s like nowhere you’ve ever been. The natural geography includes coastal regions with some of the best beachfront and shark watching ... Read more >
Tags: africa languages, football, holiday, soccer, south africa, sports, travel, travel-advice is-it-safe-to-travel-to, travel-safety-tips, world cup 2010
FRANCE | Tuesday, 30 Mar 2010 | Views [11779] | Comments [8]
If France has anything, it has a reputation. Depending on you who talk to, Paris is either the “City of Light” or something, well, not quite as passionately enthusiastic. Any way you cut it, there’s nowhere in the world quite like it. It’s not leading ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, france, french trains, paris, pickpockets, rental cars, tips, travel scams, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips
PERU | Wednesday, 3 Feb 2010 | Views [6602] | Comments [3]
Few countries in the world compare to Peru’s stunning beauty, cultural patrimony and geographical diversity. With its incredible archeological sites of pre-Colombian civilization, breathtaking mountain ranges, amazing diversity of plant and animal ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, crime, is-it-safe-to-go-to, machu picchu, peru, peru safety, travel-safety, travel-safety, travel-safety-tips
KENYA | Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010 | Views [3836] | Comments [4]
You will find that Kenyans are extremely friendly but remember that there is real poverty in Kenya and you will soon realize that you are far richer and more fortunate than most local people you meet. Tourists always attract their fair share of beggars ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, africa, kenya, nairobi safety, swahili, travel in africa, travel-tips
JAPAN | Friday, 18 Dec 2009 | Views [4698]
Whatever image you have of Japan, it's probably accurate, because it's all there. But you may also have some misconceptions about Japan. For example, many people believe that Japan is one of the world's most expensive countries. In fact, it's cheaper ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, budget, credit cards, earthquakes, hotels, itinerary, japan, japanese, money, travel-tips
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [4847] | Comments [3]
Kia Ora, welcome to New Zealand! You’ve just landed in Auckland and passed the rigorous customs screening (do NOT bring any fruits, meats, soils, seeds unless you want a huge fine), but now what? New Zealand is a developed country so there shouldn’t ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, new zealand, oceania, travel-safety, travel-tips
ARGENTINA | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [5371] | Comments [4] | Video
If you’re traveling to Argentina you’ll most likely stop in Buenos Aires, which is by most accounts a very safe city, and local police keep it that way by actively patrolling all tourist areas. Violent crime is extremely rare, and smaller towns in ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, argentina, buenos aires, south america, travel-safety, travel-transport
SOUTH KOREA | Tuesday, 22 Sep 2009 | Views [8035] | Comments [5]
Did you know
that in South Korea...you
should never leave chopsticks in your rice? That you should never beckon anyone
with palm up using one finger?; it's the way Koreans call their dogs! That
writing someone's name in red symbolizes death? ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, asia, monsoons, south korea, travel-safety, travel-tips
EGYPT | Monday, 21 Sep 2009 | Views [10561] | Comments [6]
Sphinx and Pyramids. Courtesy of Flickr.com, by [Mrs Logic]. So
you’ve booked your trip to Egypt – land of The Nile, pyramids and Cleopatra (to
name a few)! You’ve checked the weather reports, gotten the local currency, ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, egypt, mid east, nile, pyramids, travel-safety
MEXICO | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [6942] | Comments [5]
Ay, Caramba! You’ve gone on that long awaited vacation to Mexico and all of sudden you 1. Are sick 2. Had your money stolen or 3. Are stuck alone on a roadside! At World Nomads we’re lucky to have lots of friends in the travel industry, we polled ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, central america, drug trafficking, language, mexico, travel-safety
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