2022-10-20 11:52
Albanians can take a joke. Not so long ago, Albania’s tourist board developed a marketing campaign designed to poke fun at the country’s unwarranted reputation as a safe haven fo… Read More
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2022-01-16 17:09
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2022-01-02 16:11
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2021-12-06 15:28
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2021-10-13 07:39
I wrote this account of my time in Guatemala a few months after spending 4 months traveling around Central America … Guatemala Travelogue – Central America Backpacking in 2001… Read More
2021-07-27 19:00
Looking for a portable laptop stand? Want to know which of the affordable European Nexstand or the American Roost stand … Nexstand vs Roost – Battle of The Laptop Stands Read M… Read More
2021-07-13 13:59
In 2021, Madeira got a lot of attention as a safe destination for travel. Out on the edge of Europe, … Madeira – A Slice of Tropical Europe in the North Atlantic Read More &raq&hell…Read More
2021-07-05 14:17
Jason Moore is the founder of two popular websites and podcasts: Zero to Travel and Location Indie. He’s an all-round great guy, superb interviewee (and interviewer, by the way) and &h&hell…Read More
2021-07-05 12:11
If you’ve ever wanted to get into the world of travel and adventure tours, this interview will give you some insights into how it’s done. If you’re interested in visiting … Read More
2021-07-05 08:38
Nate Hake is the founder of Travel Lemming, a blog about emerging destinations and travel trends. Nate started the blog as a hobby but has since taken it full time … Nate Hake From T… Read More
2021-07-04 19:31
The Portugalist is a blog about travel and living in Portugal. James Cave founded the blog in 2016 to create travel content for people interested in visiting the country’s many &hellip&hell…Read More
2021-07-04 10:39
Peter Santenello is an apolitical YouTube creator focusing on travel and people. His videos document the lives of people that live in less-visited countries. Peter travels to places that are… Read More
2021-06-29 13:41
For my second and much longer travels in Georgia, I decided to go head first into learning the language. It’s an interesting, beautiful, and ancient language. It’s also a difficu… Read More
2021-06-22 07:35
An ode to Anthony Bourdain – traveler, ambassador for good, honest food, and one of the great storytellers. I still remember the day I heard the news of Anthony Bourdain’s &helli&hell…Read More
2021-02-05 13:59
First of all, it’s not the best time for travel blogs. The pandemic has shut down travel and turned off the tap of income for many travel bloggers. However, travel … Travel Wri… Read More
2020-12-21 09:54
I often travel with two smartphones when I’m living abroad for an extended period of time. I used to think it was a waste, but actually, there are many benefits … Pros and Cons… Read More
2020-10-12 18:11
Let me start by saying that Georgia should be high on your list of places to visit. If it’s not already on your bucket list, add it to the top 10. Thank me later. The small country is… Read More
2020-07-23 09:28
Hated by some for the inconvenience and expense, welcomed by others as a chance to travel to another country, however briefly, visa runs are common “procedures” that long-term tr… Read More
2020-07-21 13:50
I’m a travel writer and I run an SEO business. For years, I kept falling back into the trap of always writing keyword-driven content. I’d spend ages looking at what competitors h… Read More
2020-06-06 18:10
The market for backpacks catering to digital nomads has exploded in the last few years along with the rise of location independent workers and business owners. Companies have realised that n… Read More
2020-03-01 09:00
Ukraine is a fascinating place sandwiched between Russia and Europe. The last massive buffer zone between the European bloc and the growing world powers of the world’s biggest country… Read More
2020-02-20 13:59
The internet offers tons of resources for the beginner and experienced Digital Nomad. And it’s fitting that most digital nomads consume content related to the world of remote work and… Read More
2020-02-12 20:35
Your phone is a powerful device for travel planning, saving money, and communicating with fellow travellers thanks to the incredible range of apps available. How did we ever travel without o… Read More
2020-02-10 13:35
Argentina’s capital is one of the world’s greatest cities and a thrill to visit any time of the year. Having lived in Buenos Aires for 5 years and visited on numerous occasions a… Read More
2020-01-12 20:35
Georgia’s fame as a must-see tourist destination has grown exponentially in the last couple of years. Despite the relatively difficult-to-reach location, smart travellers and tourists… Read More
2020-01-06 16:35
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is one of those places I knew absolutely nothing about before visiting. There are lots of nooks of the world I’m pretty clueless about, and Baku was ba… Read More
2020-01-04 14:17
“Do what you love or not at all”, the manifesto of the internet’s super-achievers hits me every time I read Inc or Entrepreneur. Follow your passion and be fulfilled. Life… Read More
2019-12-28 17:54
The secret’s out. Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia, is the hippest undiscovered city in the world. Here’s why you need to visit. And while you’re there, this… Read More
2019-12-22 16:29
It’s easy to see why podcasts for digital nomads are popular. While it might appear to have limited niche audience potential, there are several reasons why podcasts about location inde… Read More
2019-12-18 17:34
There’s a bit of a dilemma with buying gifts for digital nomads. Subscribers to the nomadic lifestyle, nomad movement or whatever you want to call it, tend to live minimalistic lives… Read More
2019-11-17 19:28
It’s that time of year when travellers around the world book flights for the next 12 months, buy travel gadgets they may or may not need, and stock up on travel-related deals on servic… Read More
2019-11-15 07:24
There are people who believe that discussing the merits of funny travel books is disrespectful. Culture, tradition, and customs are only meant to be appreciated and studied and should never… Read More
2019-09-20 06:29
Type “flight search” (with inverted commas) in Google and you’ll get over 4 million results. Yep, there are a lot of websites for finding flights. Travel hackers might know… Read More
2019-08-30 17:06
My visit to Rome started with preconceptions. The travel tales of friends, twitter rants about Rome’s tourism problem, and the myopic comments of armchair travellers seeped into m… Read More
2019-08-25 15:42
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a city of hills and windy streets. It looks just like I’d imagined it. Off-white stone buildings with small windows, plenty of construction, and the so… Read More
2019-08-25 15:42
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a city of hills and windy streets. It looks just like I’d imagined it. Off-white stone buildings with small windows, plenty of construction, and the so… Read More
2019-08-25 07:10
Like the surface of Mars, the vast and beautiful Wadi Rum is a captivating place. Forget the Lawrence of Arabia association for a while (although I have to admit, that was a big part of my i… Read More
2019-08-24 21:20
Petra, the Lost City, is the most important tourist site in Jordan. It’s also one of the 7 “new” Wonders of the world. Here’s why Petra should have a spot on your &ld&hell…Read More
2019-08-24 21:20
Petra, the Lost City, is the most important tourist site in Jordan. It’s also one of the 7 “new” Wonders of the world. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (The World Heri… Read More
2019-08-24 16:18
Jordan is a safe, welcoming, and incredibly photogenic land in the Middle East. Bordered by mountains, the Dead Sea, The Red Sea, enormous deserts and lush, green hills, Jordan has a little… Read More
2019-08-22 09:19
The post Photos Of Georgia That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Country appeared first on Nomad Flag Read More
2019-08-21 13:37
Thanks to its strategic geographical location, mountainous topography, and ancient unique culture and language, the Republic of Georgia is bursting with interesting people and places. But th… Read More
2019-08-18 09:29
Dubai is a city, state, and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Persian Gulf. The new modern city of Dubai sits on a jut of land in the Arabian Peninsula at a latitude of 2… Read More
2019-08-13 14:56
The Dublin on a Budget Guide is the essential guide to saving money in Ireland’s capital, a city known for being expensive. Tips on saving money on transport, accommodation, food… Read More
2019-08-12 18:08
We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom How getting into nature and disconnecting from technology helps you take control of your life and achieve success. Embrace the medit… Read More
2019-08-01 18:03
The nomadic work-from-anywhere lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Managing a business while travelling on a long-term basis is for a select few. It takes a special type of person to cope wi… Read More
2019-07-27 07:51
The main attraction in Kazbegi (Georgians call the town Stepantsminda) is the mountains. Whether you’re a hiker, walker, or climber, one mountain dominates the agenda: Mt Kazbek. The 5… Read More
2019-07-22 19:45
Imagine a place that feels like Europe with a Middle Eastern / Central Asian vibe. Where you can stay for a year on a tourist visa. Where you can drink some of the best wine in the worl… Read More
2019-06-11 11:43
Sometimes a business model appears that seems impossible to pull off. Then you hear about people actually making it work. Over the years, I’ve come to realise that almost anything is p… Read More
2019-05-22 16:51
Having a home base is great. But your home base doesn't have to be the place you were born or where you currently live. I like living in a place for months or even years because, despite the… Read More
2019-04-17 14:19
Argentina sits at the bottom of the world, far from any international flight hub, and embroiled in economic problems that sometimes make visitors nervous. It's a little bit off the beaten tr… Read More
2019-04-17 14:19
Argentina sits at the bottom of the world, far from any international flight hub, and embroiled in economic problems that sometimes make visitors nervous. It's a little bit off the beaten tr… Read More
2019-04-10 12:22
I used to think of Taipei and Taiwan as an extension of China. In my ignorance (before I visited) I expected an island version of mainland China. There is some truth in this, but t… Read More
2019-04-10 12:22
I used to think of Taipei and Taiwan as an extension of China. In my ignorance (before I visited) I expected an island version of mainland China. There is some truth in this, but t… Read More
2019-04-08 13:27
There are a billion blog posts out there telling you where to go and what to do in Dublin. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with them. They tell most people what they nee… Read More
2019-04-08 13:27
There are a billion blog posts out there telling you where to go and what to do in Dublin. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with them. They tell most people what they nee… Read More
2019-04-07 08:03
I used to think that the idea of travelling the world while working from a laptop was something one would quit by the age of 40. In my case, I started my digital nomad lifestyle at around th… Read More
2019-04-03 14:31
Podcasts are a great medium for consuming travel content. Get destination reports, insider guides, and travel inspiration for long-haul flights, bus journeys, and airports. For people with l… Read More
2019-04-03 14:31
Podcasts are a great medium for consuming travel content. Get destination reports, insider guides, and travel inspiration for long-haul flights, bus journeys, and airports. For people with l… Read More
2019-03-07 09:08
I enjoy travel books. Tales of adventures in countries I've never been to by people I can only admire always seems to give me the travel bug. But I use guide books more for pure on-the-spot… Read More
2019-02-26 16:03
Bloggers hipper than I call the process of producing work efficiently and being hyper-productive Getting stuff done or getting sh*t done (GSD). I considered leaving “hacks” out o… Read More
2019-02-20 09:42
I'm all for productivity, time management, and some of the other things that occupy the minds of digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. I'm also a big book nerd. And there's nothing mor… Read More
2019-02-07 15:27
A guide to writing for freelancers. How to get started, write for clients, and make money. Written by a successful freelancer writer.
The post How to Start Freelance Writing appeared first o… Read More
2019-02-06 20:47
Getting to Argentina is not straightforward unless you're flying from major hubs. From many European departure points, you'll have to pass through another European hub first. South America s… Read More
2019-02-02 13:41
Last updated on January 16th, 2020So you want to be a digital nomad? Or maybe you’re already there but you need a checklist. A list of the important stuff for location independent trav… Read More
2019-02-02 13:41
So you want to be a digital nomad? Or maybe you’re already there but you need a checklist. A list of the important stuff for location independent travel and work. Digital nomadism is f… Read More
2019-01-27 19:12
Jordan flies under the “next best travel destination” radar most of the time. The name might be familiar but it’s often heard in the context of Israel or goings on in the m… Read More
2019-01-27 19:12
Jordan flies under the “next best travel destination” radar most of the time. The name might be familiar but it’s often heard in the context of Israel or goings on in the m… Read More
2019-01-23 05:26
Showing off your travel gear is a bit of a thing at the moment so I thought I’d add my own collection and show you what's in my backpack. I’ve been travelling for over 20 years&n&hell…Read More
2019-01-18 12:48
Travel Writing is a creative outlet that rewards in many ways. It can help writers communicate concepts to an audience and even help writers make sense of the ideas in their heads. Ther… Read More
2019-01-16 14:53
If you travel and work online need a VPN. A Virtual Private Network service lets you securely connect to the internet by tunneling through the WiFi network. Your data is … VPNs For D… Read More
2019-01-16 14:53
If you travel and use WiFi to access the internet you need a VPN. It’s relatively easy to snoop on a public WiFi network and a good hacker can easily capture your credit card details b… Read More
2019-01-16 13:14
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. It’s also one of best-known adventure destinations in the world. Yep, the bunjy jump was born here in 1988 at the Sho… Read More
2019-01-16 13:14
Check out these 10 Fun (and not to be found elsewhere) facts about Queenstown, New Zealand that you can use to sound clever and interesting on your next trip down under. We’re sure tha… Read More
2019-01-15 20:45
Let's get straight into it. What does it do? TripIt organises your travel arrangements in a neat, easy to read, and consistent format. Tripit is a travel booking and itinerary applicat… Read More
2019-01-15 20:45
Let's get straight into it. What does it do? TripIt organises your travel arrangements in a neat, easy to read, and consistent format. Tripit is a travel booking and itinerary applicat… Read More
2019-01-06 01:00
I've learned a few tricks from travelling and living overseas since I took my first solo travel trip in 1995. I don't really like to call these tips “hacks” as we're not reprogra… Read More
2019-01-05 10:21
Although times are changing and pretty everyone is becoming more tech savvy, Travel bloggers still fall into the non-techie category when it comes to websites. Building a website from scratc… Read More
2019-01-04 06:32
Starting a blog in 2019 is easier than ever. The blogging tools available to you today are exponentially better than even 5 years ago. Want to know the most important details on how to start… Read More
2019-01-04 06:32
Starting a blog in 2020 is easier than ever. The blogging tools available to you today are exponentially better than even 5 years ago. Want to know the most important details on how to start… Read More
2019-01-04 06:32
Starting a blog in 2020 is easier than ever. The blogging tools available to you today are exponentially better than even 5 years ago. Want to know the most important details on how to start… Read More
2018-12-08 03:03
Last updated on January 16th, 2020 Looking for a great New Year’s Eve night out in an exciting world location? I’m not presuming that you have the money/time/resources to just pi… Read More
2018-12-08 03:03
Looking for a great New Year's Eve night out in an exciting world location? I'm not presuming that you have the money/time/resources to just pick any location to ring in 2019, but if you can… Read More
2018-12-01 18:58
Most students of Spanish today eventually ask the same question, “Should I learn Latin American Spanish or Spanish from Spain?”. Another common question is “What are the di… Read More
2018-12-01 18:58
Last updated on January 22nd, 2020Most students of Spanish today eventually ask the same question, “Should I learn Latin American Spanish or Spain’s Spanish?”. Another comm… Read More
2018-12-01 13:26
The definition of begpacker (beg-packer) is someone who attempts to save money by asking locals and other foreigners to fund their travels. Actually, that’s my definition. The dic… Read More
2018-11-23 07:01
It’s that time of year. The most important Friday in the retail sector’s year. The biggest shopping day (weekend) of the year. Every November, businesses relish extra sales and c… Read More
2018-11-23 07:01
Last updated on December 5th, 2019It’s that time of year. The most important Friday in the retail sector’s year. The biggest shopping day (weekend) of the year. Every November, b… Read More
2018-11-23 07:01
It’s that time of year. The biggest shopping day of the year. Retailers and service providers love the extra sales and consumers enjoy big discounts. There are lots of deals out there… Read More
2018-11-10 17:05
Why learn Spanish and why in particular, should you learn the variety of Spanish spoken in Latin America?Native speakers in Latin America outnumber the native speakers in Spain by around 10… Read More
2018-10-28 17:11
My blog was, until not so long ago, called Lifestyle Travel Kit. Based on my experience of posting questions to friends, colleagues, and random people, I reckon 50% of you will think th… Read More
2018-10-28 17:11
My blog was, until not so long ago, called Lifestyle Travel Kit. Based on my experience of posting questions to friends, colleagues, and random people, I reckon 50% of you will think th… Read More
2018-10-28 17:11
Last updated on December 26th, 2019My blog was, until not so long ago, called Lifestyle Travel Kit. Based on my experience of posting questions to friends, colleagues, and random people… Read More
2018-10-27 15:35
Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation rental sites on the internet. According to SimilarWeb, Airbnb’s website is second only to Booking.com in the Accommodation and Hotels categor… Read More
2018-10-27 15:35
Hotels & Airbnb properties are not the only options available to travellers, be they short-term or long-term travellers. Don't get me wrong, I love staying in hotel accommodation. But al… Read More
2018-10-25 20:39
I have to admit, I’m not a great photographer. My camera makes my photos look good. Or rather, the camera helps make it look like I know what I'm doing. I spent a year and a half… Read More
2018-10-25 15:05
You missed hearing the alarm and, as result, you get to the airport after your flight has departed. Oops. Or, you get to the airport on time, but the flight is delayed. Whether you miss a fl… Read More
2018-10-25 15:05
You missed hearing the alarm and, as result, you get to the airport after your flight has departed. Oops. Or, you get to the airport on time, but the flight is delayed. Whether you miss a fl… Read More
2018-10-20 12:21
Although times are changing and pretty everyone is becoming more tech savvy, Travel bloggers still fall into the non-techie category when it comes to websites. Building a website from scratc… Read More
2018-10-20 07:01
It's that time of year. The biggest shopping day of the year. Retailers and service providers love the extra sales and consumers enjoy big discounts. There are lots of deals out there. But y… Read More
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