Mexico City in Three Days: Highlights and Must-See Sites for a Long Weekend
Mexico City is a city bursting with culture, history, and an endless array of culinary delights. Over the course of a long weekend with three full days, we immersed ourselves…
4 of my favourite new South African lodges
It’s no secret that you’re utterly spoilt for choice in South Africa when it comes to safari options. After months of recent travel around the country, I’ve included four of…
Minuteman DLC Liberty Watch Review
The Minuteman DLC Liberty watch may have changed my mind about watches. After making the transition from soldier to Corporate America to wandering traveler, I never cared much for wearing…
Choosing Simplicity | The RV Nomads
In our modern consumer culture learning to live simply, not constantly in pursuit of things, is an acquired skill. I grew up, like many Americans, believing I had to have…
Climate Change is Disrupting Climbing in the Alps
It has been a long, hot summer in many parts of the world, including Europe. Numerous countries have seen record-breaking temperatures, with the mercury routinely climbing above 40ºC in places…
ETW #101 Exploring Newly Reopened California & Disneyland
Like most of the country, California recently went through the methodical reopening of most businesses and activities following strict COVID restrictions. Since California is such a great option for travel…
A Haircut in Mexico with the Hipster Barber
When you spend long periods of time on the road, you still have to take care of the regular ‘life stuff’ that would do at home before you head out…
Romantic Getaways in Belize: Unveiling the Enchantment of Tropical Love
Imagine a place where dreams come alive, where the tropical breeze carries the whispers of love, and where every moment is infused with enchantment. Welcome to Belize: a breathtaking destination…
Best Travel Insurance Companies In 2023 (Reviews & Tips)
Travel Insurance Tips Travel Safety Tips Picking travel insurance can be a very confusing part of planning your international trip. Is it worth the expense? Which insurance companies offer the…
The ultimate guide for holidays in Mexico – Purple Travel Official Blog
Viva Mexico! As the locals usually exclaim and a brief look at this spectacular place is enough to convince us of its uniqueness and charm. Bordered by the warm Caribbean…
Architecture tour of the Barbican: Brutalism Meets Urban Regeneration
The defining feature of the Barbican is its unabashed use of concrete. This architectural movement, known as Brutalism, gained prominence in the mid-20th century. Its name, derived from the French…
“The Prophet” Returns! More Nomadic Philosophy
Here, we will be diving into a handful of the concepts presented. One disclaimer: These are only concepts that are specifically related to the nomadic lifestyle (many of the conepts…
Traditional Kaak Warka of Zaghouan, Tunisia – Engaging Cultures Travel
Kaak warka is one of Tunisia’s flavorful halu arbi, traditional bite-size pastries often served at special occasions. Simple in appearance yet packed with flavor, kaak warka has long been my…
Eye on Travel – Prague – September 30, 2023
This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Prague. Peter has all the travel updates, including the huge blowback to Delta’s recently announced changes to its frequent flyer program…
The Best Hotels in Dijon for Every Traveller
Dijon, the capital of the historic region of Burgundy, is known for its rich food – especially its mustard – and superb wine. Explore the surrounding vineyards or meander down…
VIP At No Additional Cost
We have stayed in several hotels booked through tablet hotels and love the experience. If you become a plus member or book with a travel agent that is a plus…
Octoberfest and Windhoek | The Modern Nomad
After Sossusvlei, Alex and I spent a week in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. That is much longer than most tourists stay, and for a good reason. Windhoek doesn’t have…
Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Visit Lake Manyara National Park
Today was the start of our safari adventure and we visited the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. The lake is a brief stopping ground for many migratory animals and home…
Sunwing Airlines Integration into WestJet Airlines
The WestJet Group provided update today on its targeted timeline for the integration of Sunwing Airlines into WestJet Airlines to complete the airline’s strategy to move all 737s into the…
Krung Thep or Bangkok – What’s in a Name?
Thai society erupted in controversy last month when the government approved a proposal to change the official name of Thailand’s capital from Bangkok to Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. While this might…
10 Things to See and Do During Your Visit!
What can you do with 48 hours in Freiburg? Turns out, quite a bit! After going on our Black Forest road trip, we travelled onwards to Freiburg for two action-packed…
How To Expertly Reduce Risks When Faced With A Mugging Abroad
We’ve talked about protecting yourself from pickpockets when traveling but in cases where the thief is overt – like in a mugging – what should you do? Every situation is…
The Best Gadgets for Your RV Kitchen [Updated 2019] — Vagabondish
We love to cook. But RV kitchens are notoriously — almost impossibly — small. The limited workspace can challenge even the most skilled food truck chefs. The key to actually…
LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Emberlit Three Fuel Stove
If you backpack with me at my current age, the first thing you’ll likely notice is that I have no interest in running down the trail. For me, if I…