Introducing Gawai Dayak: the Harvest Festival in Sarawak Gawai Dayak is the celebration of the Rice Harvest Festival of the Dayak people of Sarawak, Borneo (Malaysia). Gawai Dayak translates literally to “Dayak Festival”. The Dayaks are the name given to dozens of individual ethnic tribes of the region, which are chiefly divided into two […]
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This is part 4 of a 4-part series about Trekking in Nepal. Go here for Part 1: Helambu Trek, to Part 2: Gosainkunda Trek, to Part 3: Langtang Valley Trek, or read Trekking in Nepal FAQs. Trekking the Langtang Valley Nepal — Part 4: Tamang Heritage Trek The Tamang Heritage Trek is one of the
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Free Museums and Art Galleries in London London is the most expensive city in the UK, and one of the hardest for budget travelers to survive. One thing that is cheap, or free actually, are many of the famous galleries and world-class museums. This is one of the many reasons that makes London such a
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The tiny country of Liechtenstein is squeezed into alpine terrain between Switzerland and Austria. Technically a Principality, Liechtenstein is only about 25 km long by 13 km wide. But it holds a lengthy history. Its 16th-century castle, Vaduz Castle, is a landmark of the Principality and residence of the Princely family. For this reason, it
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This is part 3 of a 4-part series about Trekking in Nepal. Go here for Part 1: Helambu Trek or to Part 2: Gosainkunda Trek or read Trekking in Nepal FAQs. The Langtang Valley Trek is one of Nepal’s best. The Langtang Region is the country’s third most-popular region for trekking and the Langtang Valley
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This is part 2 of a 4-part series about Trekking in Nepal. Go here for Part 1: Helambu Trek or to Trekking in Nepal FAQs. The Gosainkunda Trek is undoubtedly some of the most gorgeous high-altitude scenery in the Nepal Himalaya. It is relatively accessible for fit individuals via the Gosainkunda Trek and not too
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This is part 1 of a 4-part series about Trekking in Nepal. Go here for Trekking in Nepal FAQs. Trekking in Nepal is an extraordinary experience and some of the best hiking of my life. Stunning scenery, surreal sunrises, challenging terrain, breathtaking peaks, villages lost in time, are all part of the standard regimen.
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I had a fantastic opportunity to visit Bhutan this summer with Bridge to Bhutan. Our tour was led by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Tshittim Jamtsho, a Bhutanese tour guide who’s been leading small groups around his native country for more than five years. I sat down with him over a cup of butter tea to
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The Alcazar of Segovia, Spain The Alcazar of Segovia rises atop a rocky mount above the old city of Segovia, Spain. The castle is one of the most dramatic in the country. Originally built as a fortress, the historic structure has served as a royal palace, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College and a
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Dear GoMad Nomad, I read a lot about traveling to countries that are inexpensive for travelers. Is it good enough reason to go to a country just because it’s cheap? And what are some of your favorite cheap countries in the world to travel? –Rori in Ottawa, Canada Dear Rori, Throughout my travels, I
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