“The Backpackers Price” is a brand new series that Nomad Backpackers is launching. Through personal travels to various cities around the world, we will share the actual price of a day in that city. This series should assist travelers in planning their next trip to specific places around the world. Each city will have a realistic example [...] [...more]
Everyone goes to France for Paris. What if you traveled there for something else? A friend of mine, Rachelle just spent a year living in France. She did not live in Paris. In fact, she only went to Paris for two quick visits while living in France. Now that is dedication to explore the rest [...] [...more]
I know the pictures are coming a bit late, but I was finally able to upload our pictures from Paris, Andorra, and Spain. To view, select the Gallery link in the top at the top of the page, or following the below links to specific albums. Enjoy. Paris Spain and Andorra [...more]
Avoiding long lines and steep admission to museums and other monuments, forces one to appreciate Parisian life on a different level. Below is a list of a few highlights I enjoyed while in Paris. These aren’t in the guide books: A picnic in the park below the Eiffel Tower. Avoid the line and the fee to [...] [...more]
For me, Fall is the best of seasons. I understand that the metaphoric death of the earth as it prepares for winter can be a bit morbid. I am not morbid. Really. For whatever reason, I am drawn to the subtle beauty of the season as the leaves slowly turn into energetic colors (reminding me [...] [...more]
