Hiking the Inca Trail

September 1, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

This is a guest post from Gillian from One Giant Step

Hiking to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail remains the highlight of my year traveling. It’s that amazing. Standing 4200 meters high on …

Ten Unusual Places to Eat Out in London

August 13, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

London is one of the world’s top tourist destinations and when visiting it’s likely you’ll want to try a few places to eat out. Like many major cities, it can be hard to find a truly original restaurant. If you’re tired of the eateries and fancy trying something a little …

The Vegetarian Backpacker

August 2, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

When we tell people that we are traveling around the world, the first question I get is, “But, how do you eat?” I was raised a vegetarian, stuck with my vegetarianism through college in the South, the land of vegetables boiled with ham hocks, and wasn’t going to change …

How To Survive a Swedish Midsummer

June 20, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

The 25th of June is fast approaching, and in Sweden that means it is almost time for the Midsummer holiday. Midsummer is the biggest celebration of the year in Sweden and is a tradition that celebrates …

8 Safety Tips for Female Travelers

April 29, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Being a solo female traveler (Note: This is a guest post by Brooke Schoenman. I’m still very much a nomadic male!) can bring a level of concern that wouldn’t occur otherwise. Friends may worry, family members …

9 Reasons to Volunteer on Your Trip

March 29, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Moving around all the time is exciting, but after months of changing location several times a week, a traveler can long for a place to unpack their bags for awhile and try something different. Volunteering …

Free Stuff to do in Sydney

September 27, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Besides being Australia’s largest city, Sydney is also its most visited. (and, contrary to popular belief, it is not the country’s capital!) Sydney has an incredible variety of attractions and sights to see and, while Sydney can be pricey, its great outdoors, stunning scenery, and a few attractions are free. …

Four Cities, One Great Thing

July 8, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Guest blogger Scott McNeely is normally found managing the online activities at the tours and activities website Viator.com and the Viator Travel Blog.

Here’s a challenge. Think of your favorite city and pick your very favorite thing about it. Think of it as a “you are stuck on …

Exploring Lanzarote

May 27, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Lanzarote is one of the seven small specks of Spain that comprise the Canary Islands and is a popular holiday destination located close to the Tropic of Cancer. An archipelago that is often referred to …

Sightseeing Shanghai

May 5, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Shanghai is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in China. It is a modern city but it has a lot of history and many different architectural styles. However, the city can be quite expensive for people …