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About GoMad Nomad

The GoMad Nomad Travel Mag is an online magazine for independent travelers publishing original travel articles on popular and off-the-beaten-track destinations, volunteering and working opportunities abroad, and practical travel advice on long-term, adventure, alternative, and budget travel.

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8 Reasons to Visit Kyrgyzstan

Written by Stephen Lioy
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Alcoholic Horse Milk Perhaps a remnant of Soviet culture, drinking culture is big in Kyrgyzstan. While vodka is usually the preferred imbibition, another option does exist. Kumis, a slightly alcoholic horse milk popular in a number of Turkic cultures, is particularly prevalent in Kyrgyzstan. Stalls on the country’s mountainous roadways or yurt tents at many of [...]

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Getting to Afghanistan

Written by Stephen Lioy
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Editor’s note: Both the US and British governments both warn against any travel to Afghanistan. Although, our Central Asia-based writer, Stephen Lioy, visited recently and lived to tell his story, does not mean it’s safe for foreign travelers. Though once a common stop on the Hippie Trail, Afghanistan is no longer a common destination on [...]

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Ask GoMad Nomad: Travel to Iceland in One Week

Written by Stephen Bugno
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Dear GoMad Nomad, Hi, I loved your photos.  I am going to Iceland myself this August for one week and would love any advice a seasoned traveler such as yourself would offer.  Since my time is quite limited what would you consider must-see attractions near the capital?  I thank you for your attention to this [...]

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Ask GoMad Nomad–University or Travel?

Written by Stephen Bugno
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Dear GoMad Nomad, I’m 19 years old. Something doesn’t feel right about the “go to college, work, retire” lifestyle to me and I’m looking towards traveling around the world after I graduate High School. What I was thinking of doing was working for a year, then traveling, then work again etc. What my question is: [...]

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    What It Costs: A Day of Travel in Tokyo

    Written by Tom Shuttleworth
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    Tokyo, Japan features on many a list of the world’s insert superlative here cities. These lists often include population, Michelin stared restaurants and yes, expense. But then this is one of the world’s great cities. It’s supposed to be expensive, isn’t it? After all, we’re talking about an economic Goliath, a dictator of markets. In [...]

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    What it Costs: A Day of Travel in the Philippines

    Written by Stephen Bugno
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    While the Philippines is a bargain when coming from Europe, North America, or East Asia, it averages out to be a little more expensive than Thailand and the other countries of Southeast Asia. Figure at the resorts in places like Boracay food and accommodation will be even more expensive. Prices even vary dramatically from local-only [...]

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    Finding the Bang in Bangkok: A Night in Patpong

    Written by Michael Fraiman
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    Editor’s Note: The follow story about Patpong contains language and sexual content that some readers might find offensive. Although we typically don’t publish these types of stories at GoMad Nomad, I thought it was important to show the “other” side of travel and a peek into the realm of sex tourism. If you don’t want [...]

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    Photo of the Week: Brunei Mosque Framed

    Written by Stephen Lioy
    Brunei Mosque Framed

    Brunei can rightly be called the only country I’ve ever traveled to just for the sake of the passport stamp.  Dismayed by the cost of mountain permits in Malaysian Borneo, I opt instead for the oil-rich Sultanate Next Door.  Prepared with my legal-maximum-import 1.5 liters of booze, I show up ready for boredom. I wander [...]

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    Photo of the Week: Rainbow over Iceland Coast

    Written by Stephen Bugno
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      It was part of a part of a packed day on Iceland’s South Coast, and this was only one of the many excellent views we had. Iceland is famed for its stunning landscape—one that changes hues based on the lighting and the fickle weather. While I was looking out to sea and the rough [...]

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    World’s Cheapest Destinations Book Review

    Written by Stephen Bugno
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    The World’s Cheapest Destinations—21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune by Tim Leffel In this fourth addition, author Tim Leffel brings The World’s Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money is Worth a Fortune, up to date with the latest list of cheapie travel destinations. He makes the argument that choosing your destination [...]

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    Photo of the Week: Brunei Mosque Framed

    Written by Stephen Lioy
    Brunei Mosque Framed

    Brunei can rightly be called the only country I’ve ever traveled to just for the sake of the passport stamp.  Dismayed by the cost of mountain permits in Malaysian Borneo, I opt instead for the oil-rich Sultanate Next Door.  Prepared with my legal-maximum-import 1.5 liters of booze, I show up ready for boredom. I wander [...]

    Read more »

    8 Reasons to Visit Kyrgyzstan

    Written by Stephen Lioy
    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

    Alcoholic Horse Milk Perhaps a remnant of Soviet culture, drinking culture is big in Kyrgyzstan. While vodka is usually the preferred imbibition, another option does exist. Kumis, a slightly alcoholic horse milk popular in a number of Turkic cultures, is particularly prevalent in Kyrgyzstan. Stalls on the country’s mountainous roadways or yurt tents at many of [...]

    Read more »

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    Top 10: Most Annoying things about living in Peru

    Written by Danielle Krautmann
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    Disclaimer:  As I believe my previous blogs reflect, I love living in Cajamarca, Peru. I love the people, culture, climate and lifestyle.  But after two years, there are just a few things I’m afraid I’ll never be able to accept.  Keep in mind if I made a list of the bones I have to pick [...]

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    About GoMad Nomad

    The GoMad Nomad Travel Mag is an online magazine for independent travelers publishing original travel articles on popular and off-the-beaten-track destinations, volunteering and working opportunities abroad, and practical travel advice on long-term, adventure, alternative, and budget travel.

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