Earlier this month, IMAGINE: A Vagabond Story, was published. Justin and I were asked to conduct a book review by the author. After receiving Grant Lingel’s book in the mail (along with other promo materials) we were both excited to read his story. Justin and I rock, paper, scissored and I won the book review! [...] [...more]
I now ride my bike to work. Everyday! We live 1 mile from the preschool that I teach at. I do not ride alone. Each day, as I ride my bike to work, I see dozens of other individuals choosing transportation via pedals. Some are biking to work like me. Others are cycling to class, a [...] [...more]
Thank you for participating in the most resent You Choose: Poll on www.nomadbackpackers.com You have voted on the future of this website. The winner is: Share travel information on cities and places we visit or live in. The site will now focus both on Fort Collins, Colorado, where Justin and I live, in addition to places in which [...] [...more]
Nomad Backpackers update: Where are you guys? Justin and I have moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. I now have a wonderful job as a preschool teacher and Justin is exploring various employment opportunities. Although we are not currently living a nomadic lifestyle out of backpacks, we still have a great passion for travel and exploring the world. [...] [...more]
A new poll has just opened! You Choose the future of www.nomadbackpackers.com Vote, because You Choose what will appear in the future. It’s up to You! The You Choose poll is located in the sidebar. Scroll down and You Choose is on the right. If you have a better idea, that’s great! Email us. We would love to [...] [...more]
Jason and Sara, of Our New Office, travel and work along the way. This couple has mastered the art of travel and international telecommuting. Would you like to work remotely and travel? How did Jason and Sara design their lifestyle to allow continual travel? Since Our New Office is always on the go, Jason and Sara [...] [...more]
On September 30th, 2008, Justin and I said our goodbyes and flew out of Detroit, Michigan to arrive in Italy, our first country along a path of many places and adventures. During our time as nomad backpackers, Tom, Justin’s father was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is now spreading rapidly and we have returned to [...] [...more]
Today I ventured into Wellington’s theater district in an attempt to scout what shows are worth seeing. After looking through several of the 2009 Season brochures and pamphlets, published by a dozen theaters or so, I found several that grabbed my interest. I think one of the best ways to select a live performance in an [...] [...more]
One of the worst items a backpacker could bring, is a pair of denim jeans. They are heavy, bulky, they do not pack well into a backpack or dry quickly after hand washing in a sink. Therefore, I had to say farewell to my jeans. And not pack a single pair. We are backpacking and [...] [...more]
During our second evening in Rome, Justin and I had the privilege to meet up with some of my relatives that live in Rome. These relatives included my cousins Sabrina and Fabricio, now much older than the first time we met. 16 years ago came to visit America, and I remember playing and swimming in [...] [...more]
