Arctic Coast Norway We were in Finnish Lapland at the time, enjoying our quiet riverside cottage along the Tenojoki river, while chasing the northern lights each night. It was mid-November. The Arctic Ocean was only a 90-minute drive away. Why not take a short road trip? We’ve done crazier things than drive to 70 […]
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Laura Bronner is a native New Yorker turned serial expat. In the past five years she’s lived in New Zealand, Australia, and most recently, taught English in Korea. Catch up with her adventures and where she’s moving next at Collecting Labels. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Korean food is starting to make headlines. It’s
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Belgrade Churches Belgrade, Serbia doesn’t have much in the way of traditional tourists sites. Nevertheless, it’s still interesting enough for two days of exploring and two nights bar-hopping. The city’s well-developed hostel scene leads me to believe the city has pretty established bar circuit for backpackers and weekend getaways. For those skipping out on dollar rakiya shots, the city
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Ask GoMad Nomad: Is It Safe To Travel To Jordan? I’m currently traveling in Jordan, and both before I went and since I got here I’ve gotten the same question from friends and family in the us: Is it safe to travel in Jordan? With Syria, Iraq, and Irsael/the Palestinian Territories all bordering the country
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Introducing: Sita Bibiha Festival in Janakpur, Nepal In a corner of Nepal otherwise unknown to tourists, well to the east beyond the biggest mountains and so far south it’s nearly India, once per year the anniversary of a legendary marriage bring visitors streaming in from several countries. It may be offbeat and out of the way
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Introducing: Wat Phu in Champasak, Laos With all the travel lovin’ the Khmers get in Cambodia, I’m always amazed how little attention the historical predecessor to the famous Angkor Wat attracts just across the border in Southern Laos. Just outside the tiny town of Champasak, this Khmer temple predates the Angkor complex by at least
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Nizwa Market, Oman The city government refurbished Nizwa Market a few years ago. For travelers, new market is code for “less interesting”. When we travel, we’re looking for the gritty and the authentic. But sometimes, the authentic happens to be new. Even in a foreign country like Oman. As travelers, we have to accept that. We can’t expect
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What it’s Like in: Lisbon, Portugal Lisbon is a city you can fall in love with instantly, but that takes its time to truly show itself. You need to get lost in the narrow streets of her old neighborhoods, and find your way discovering new details every time; waste time over a coffee or a
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What It’s Like In: Delhi, India The international gateway to the north of India, Delhi will be the first impression many visitors get of the country. Though much maligned in favor of far-flung attractions like the camel safaris of Rajasthan or the palaces of Jaipur, Delhi is an experience all its’ own and one well worth having if
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El Camino de Santiago, or St. James’ Way, is a pilgrimage route traversing northern Spain to the city of Santiago de Compostela. Legend has it that after the death of St. James, the apostle, angels transported his body back to Santiago, where he had preached before his death. Since then, devout Christians have been walking to
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