GoMad Nomad Travel Mag

Top Travel Destinations for 2010

GoMad Nomad contributers share their top travel destinations for 2010

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Where School Buses Go When they Die

Blog of a Modern Nomad The border crossing at Peñas Blancas is the typical chaos: money changes with huge wads of cordobas, dollars, and colones, a mother and son beggar team, long lines of tired Nicaraguan laborers, and a nun asking for offerings.  Before and after the 200-meter Noman’s Land one tractor trailer after another is [...]

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Five Great Beach Towns for Independent Travelers

What makes a great beach? I’m thinking small towns or villages, low-budget guesthouses or bungalows on or near the beach, good local food, relaxed vibes, and great sand and water in a striking natural setting. These are places you could end up staying a week without realizing it

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Chilled out in Tobago

Stephen Bugno stumbles upon the perfect beach village in Tobago...a relaxed and authentic paradise beyond the backpackers scene. See why Tobago is one of the most overlooked and best value destinations in the Caribbean.

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Quiet Beach Towns of Southern Portugal

Despite the Algarve’s reputation as an over-developed holiday destination for Northern Europeans, there are a few gems—unspoiled, laid-back, small towns with adequate, reasonably-priced accommodation and fantastic beaches.

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