INDIA | Friday, 20 Nov 2009 | Views [210] | Comments [1]
Thanks so much to Jeff Greenwald from Ethical Traveler for this guest post. Several years ago, on a solo trek in northern India, I was joined by an eight-year-old boy wearing a tattered red vest. He startled me with a phrase in perfect ... Read more >
Tags: india, beggars, begging, responsible travel, culture shock, poverty, ethical travel
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009 | Views [367] | Comments [1]
One two, miss a few, ninety-nine, trescientos millones . That’s the number of people who hable Spanish: Three hundred million, almost five percent of the world population. While the suits are battling Mandarin, travellers of every strain are turning ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, spanish, buenos aires, language, latin america, travel-tips
ARGENTINA | Friday, 23 Oct 2009 | Views [323] | Comments [2]
Argentina - known
the world over for its tango dancers, vibrant culture, and well - really,
really good beef. And, let’s be honest, as a vegetarian, while the famous meat
may not be so enticing, the country still absolutely ... Read more >
Tags: argentina, vegetarian, vegan, food, asado, buenos aires, restaurants
WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 24 Sep 2009 | Views [744]
When
most people start planning their annual getaway, the last place they picture is
a frozen cityscape with its streets devoid of solar-powered humdrum. However, if
you slung Jack Frost his icepack, he’d skate a way through some of our ... Read more >
Tags: winter, travel-tips, packing, south korea, lithuania, england, norway, usa, language guide, ant stone
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [848] | Comments [1]
Pete Burke, the owner and founder of Traveller's Auto Barn , shares his extensive knowledge and experience about driving in Australia and making the most of your roadtrip.
In part 2 of
the road trip tip series, we will discuss road safety ... Read more >
Tags: australia, road trip, van-tastic adventures, travel tips, campervan, kangaroos, road safety, night, road
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [837]
Pete Burke, the owner and founder of Traveller's Auto Barn , shares his extensive knowledge and experience about driving in Australia and making the most of your road trip.
There are a
1000 guidebooks dedicated to driving around Australia, ... Read more >
Tags: australia, road trip, travel, campervan, van-tastic adventures, 4wd, driving, travel tips
CROATIA | Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [463] | Video
The best beaches, the best
activities, the best food, the best cities - you’ve researched it all. You know
where you want to go and what you want to do in Croatia
- plus, you’ve heard the hype about this hidden gem in the Adriatic.
You’ve ... Read more >
Tags: croatia, party, nightlife, beaches, travel tips
CROATIA | Thursday, 20 Aug 2009 | Views [1042] | Comments [1]
No matter where you are, you’re never far from Europe; its cafes, cuisine and comedies have bled into every corner of the globe. And when you’re actually in Europe, you’re never far from a train station — or a bahnhof , a gare , a stazione , ... Read more >
Tags: europe, train travel, europe holiday, eurail pass, train tickets, european train timetable, ant stone
USA | Monday, 3 Aug 2009 | Views [7577] | Comments [1]
When planning a road trip across America most folks will definitely hit Vegas, the Grand Canyon, New Orleans, New York City and Hollywood; but for those of you looking for something a little less touristy, somewhere the locals go, check out these great ... Read more >
Tags: usa, travel, adventure travel, off the beaten track, america
USA | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [896] | Comments [2]
A couple of the most commonly confused words right off the bat: Soda , fizz , pop or Cola all mean soft drink. Chips are potato chips, not French fries. Fanny – watch this video , we’re not saying anymore. In the North: Packie – liquor ... Read more >
Tags: usa, travel, travel phrases, dialect, regional differences
USA | Saturday, 1 Aug 2009 | Views [581]
Green initiatives are taking center stage on the U.S. summer music festival scene as a trend that may just last a little longer than some of the opening acts. Festivals seem to almost be trying to out-do one another in not only performance acts, but ... Read more >
Tags: usa, america, music festivals, eco-travel, summer, sustainability
USA | Saturday, 1 Aug 2009 | Views [438]
A family enjoying a daunting Chicago-style deep dish pizza "pie". Now that's a slice! While the U.S. may be known as a culinary melting pot - adopting, transforming, and fusing cuisines from around the world, there are a few foods that just ... Read more >
Tags: food, eating, usa, america, travel-tips, culture
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 31 Jul 2009 | Views [2462] | Comments [2]
If you poked your noggin into a hostel and screamed "roadtriiiiiip!” you'd be - literally - struck by the response. The ingrained midday silence would be smashed by a giddy boulder of excitement, rising to a fever pitch. A willful German couple ... Read more >
Tags: roadtrip, driving, campervan, usa, australia, uk, friends, hitchhiking, carpooling, ant stone
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 6 Jul 2009 | Views [513] | Comments [2]
In a lottery of last words you quit your job, sold your car and stuffed your parent's attic with wonky boxes. Your best friend recommends Australia . His girlfriend argues South Africa . Her sister demands Eastern Europe . Her cousin ... Read more >
Tags: inspiration, destination, imagination, ant stone, backpacking
COSTA RICA | Wednesday, 1 Jul 2009 | Views [1092]
Costa Rica is one of the prettiest countries you can visit, full of exceptional wildlife, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. However, always remember that to be a responsible tourist there are some Do’s and Don’ts you should follow. Do: Do ... Read more >
Tags: costa rica, travel tips, culture, responsible travel
WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 30 Jun 2009 | Views [672]
All in all volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both
you and the community – just be sure you do your homework before you go
to avoid disappointment. Here's some questions we think you should ask Ask Yourself: Establishing your ... Read more >
Tags: volunteer travel, voluntourism, responsible travel, travel philanthropy
VIETNAM | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [1149]
Vietnam is a friendly country that is generally safe to travel to and full of wonders like Hanoi, the Mekong Delta and let’s not forget the always scrumptious roasted sparrow entrees! The Vietnamese are very appreciative if they see you trying to ... Read more >
Tags: vietnam, responsible travel, travel, scams, southeast asia, culture, volunteering
VIETNAM | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [957] | Comments [5]
Taxis Taxis are the number one place where even the savviest travelers are taken advantage of—yes, even you! Vietnam is no exception. That’s why you should only take licensed taxis that have official meters. The scamming may start ... Read more >
Tags: scams, vietnam, taxis, safety, travel
VIETNAM | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [386] | Comments [1]
Cyclos (also called trishaws) in Vietnam are now mainly for tourists, although many locals do still use them from time to time. They won’t be hard to miss as drivers ring their bells constantly trying to attract attention, especially near tourist attractions.... Read more >
Tags: cyclos, vietnam, southeast asia, travel tips, rickshaw, trishaw, culture
THAILAND | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [735]
Whether it’s watching out for tipping tuk-tuks, careening coconuts or menacing mozzies, here are our Top 3 safety tips to consider while travelling in Thailand. 1. Staying safe on the road In our experience as a leading global travel insurance provider, ... Read more >
Tags: thailand, mosquitos, drugs, safety, tuk-tuks, travel, southeast asia, travel tips, travel safety
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 | Views [1015]
Have you heard the term ‘couch surfing’ and want to know what it is? For some, it’s about scrounging a free place to doss so budget travels stay that way. For others, it’s about a desire to avoid the cultural bypass of big beige hotels and stay away ... Read more >
Tags: couchsurfing, cheap travel, budget accommodation, adventure travel, independent travel, travel experience
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 18 May 2009 | Views [651]
“You’ve got to help me; I… see… things.” There’s no doubt that long-term travel can impact on your mental well-being. In today’s Western society it just isn’t natural to be so darn free. We develop into skins pre-programmed to set alarm clocks, ... Read more >
Tags: on the road, solo travel, homesickness, loneliness, ant stone
INDIA | Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Views [396] | Video
Ever wondered how to get you name up in lights? Amanda Byrne
, WorldNomads.com program manager, demonstrates how to do night torch photography - on location in the
Thar Desert, Rajasthan. Amanda was over there filming Positive Footprints - India ... Read more >
Tags: india, photography, night torch photography, worldnomads.com, world nomads, rajasthan
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 29 Dec 2008 | Views [438]
Who better to share their best & worst travel experiences from 2008 than the travel writers from the Telegraph.co.uk I've placed below a selection of what I thought were their standouts for best and worst, as well as sharing my own. You can ... Read more >
Tags: telegraph.co.uk, best & worst travel experiences, world nomads, worldnomads.com, cambodia travel, india travel, yurt, turkey travel, italy travel
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008 | Views [295] | Video
It doesn't matter which part of Asia you're in, the local traffic love to HONK ! The problem is, that new travellers to these countries are used to a honk being closely followed by a '$#^&** You'. Honking in Asia is for the most part not a sign ... Read more >
Tags: road travel in asia, travel safety, travel tip, cambodia, worldnomads.com, world nomads
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008 | Views [264] | Video
If you're travelling to Cambodia, you'll notice how Cambodians greet each other with their palms together. This is called Som Pas. To whom the Som Pas is being given to will determine how high the hands are held and how low the bow. Little language ... Read more >
Tags: som pas, cambodia, worldnomads.com, world nomads
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Dec 2008 | Views [359] | Comments [1]
Our mates over at Nileguide.com have posted a story on the Top 5 Destinations to visit during a recession. They've listed the following as the Top 5 - full blog post here 1. Argentina Get a taste of Europe for a fraction of the ... Read more >
Tags: nile guide, nileguide.com, top destinations, travel in recession, worldnomads.com, world nomads, cambodia, argentina, brazil, south africa
WORLDWIDE | Friday, 19 Dec 2008 | Views [553]
I have travelled with everything from climbing rucsacks on a long haul trip across India to just a tiny day pack for 4 weeks in Cambodia. My advice, like many before me is to travel light ! Now of course, this might mean either of the above, so you ... Read more >
Tags: travel tips, backpack, worldnomads.com, world nomads
WORLDWIDE | Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008 | Views [665]
It is one of the peculiarities of travel insurance that people buy it because they imagine having their belongings stolen, and yet this is one of the least important reasons you actually need it. By this I mean that although it is an incredibly common ... Read more >
Tags: travel tips, theft, travel insurance, worldnomads.com, world nomads
WORLDWIDE | Monday, 15 Dec 2008 | Views [669]
I don't know about you, but I frequently head off on shortish trips to small groups of countries like Japan, Vietnam and Laos or Italy, France and the UK. Modern electronics have become wonderfully small compared to 10 years ago ... but I am still ... Read more >
Tags: travel tips, laptop, plugs, worldnomads.com, world nomads, power adapters
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