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Ask GoMad Nomad: What to do on a layover in Athens, Greece?

Posted by Stephen Lioy | June 22, 2017 | Ask Gomad Nomad, Destinations, Europe, Greece |

Ask GoMad Nomad: What to do on a layover in Athens, Greece? This month’s ‘Ask GoMad Nomad‘ column on Athens Travel Tips comes from a situation we commonly find ourselves in – how to spend a long layover in a cool city. Reader Stephen B. is planning a trip to Europe, but has a long wait between flights in Greece and wants to get out of the airport. See below for our top tips on what to do on a layover in Athens, Greece. Dear GoMad Nomad, I’ve got a layover in Athens of about 7 hours (6:45-13:25) on a Friday...

Introducing: Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk Lakes Trek in Kyrgyzstan

Posted by Stephen Lioy | May 1, 2017 | Asia, Destinations, Kyrgyzstan, Travel Spotlight |

Introducing: Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk Lakes Trek in Kyrgyzstan A growing trekking destination, the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan’s rugged mountains and verdant valleys are becoming increasingly popular among independent travelers looking to experience pristine nature and local culture. While traditionally independent international trekkers have stuck to a set few routes around the cities of Bishkek and Karakol, a number of smaller settlements around the South Shore of the country’s Issyk-Kol lake are developing as alternative hubs for trekking on newly-marked routes into the central Tian Shan mountains. One of these, the small village of Jyrgalan around 50 km to the...

What It’s Like In: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Posted by Stephen Lioy | February 22, 2017 | Destinations, North America & the Caribbean, United States, What it's Like |

What It’s Like In: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Once renown for horse thieves and Catholic missions, U.S. Army forts and a short-lived independent Republic; now the home of a much-maligned border. Called the Rio Bravo in Spanish, populated by a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds. Texas is pretty different from the rest of the US, to be sure, but the Rio Grande Valley is also a far sight removed from the rest of Texas. On The Streets The very streets themselves are often more reminiscent of old-school Spanish colonialism than the modern US. The big-brand box stores creep up...

Photo of the Week: Keren Camel Market in Eritrea

Posted by Stephen Lioy | February 20, 2017 | Eritrea, Photo of the Week |

Photo of the Week: Keren Camel Market in Eritrea The camel plays an important role in Eritrea’s history and even self-identity, with the long-suffering animals playing a vital role in many of the battles central to the decades of conflict that have waged on and off since the 1960’s. The animal even features prominently on the country’s official emblem, and a shiny embossed metallic camel features prominently on the Eritrea visa alongside the embassy stamps that authenticate it. It should come as no surprise after all that, then, that one of the focal points of weekly schedules and...

What It’s Like: Winter Travel in Kyrgyzstan

Posted by Stephen Lioy | December 26, 2016 | Kyrgyzstan, What it's Like |

What It’s Like: Winter Travel in Kyrgyzstan For most of the growing number of tourists that are traveling in Kyrgyzstan, the small Central Asian republic is a country of summer mountains and sandy beaches. The majority of visitors come in the warmer months, for the June-September high season when horse riding and mountain climbing and of the many other reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan. For a small subset of the travel scene, though, the country is creeping up the ranks in popularity as a winter tourism destination as well. Snow-capped mountains, accessible front- and back-country skiing and boarding, and super affordable prices that...

Author: Stephen Lioy

Ask GoMad Nomad: What to do on a layover in Athens, Greece?

Introducing: Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk Lakes Trek in Kyrgyzstan

What It’s Like In: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Photo of the Week: Keren Camel Market in Eritrea

What It’s Like: Winter Travel in Kyrgyzstan

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