Seattle, Washington is famous for, the Space Needle, built for the 1962 World’s Fair. This sky towering structure, resembling something out of The Jetsons is what put Seattle on the map. Don’t travel to Seattle for the Space Needle, go for the Pacific Northwest Urban life that you want to experience. My favorite element was the [...] [...more]
Use a weekend as an escape from the ordinary and plan a mini-break this fall. A weekend getaway is the perfect remedy to fight routine and be refreshed through adventure. Just set one weekend aside in your busy life. It will be inexpensive, spontaneous and fun! The ideal fall adventure creates a balance of fun, while [...] [...more]
About two months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Singapore. Although it was a while ago, I regularly recall how beautiful, clean and amazing Singapore is. Have you avoided traveling to Asia because it seems too foreign? Are you apprehensive to visit a new place, where you don’t speak the same [...] [...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]
Traveling allows more time to read. It’s a simple fact. Travel is a reason to love books. Whether it’s on an 8 hour flight or a few days at the beach. Traveling will even inspire a non-avid reader to flip through pages endlessly. Books are great travel companions. They are lightweight. If you get tired of what [...] [...more]
Rome has over 100 hostels and budget accommodations. With so many options it becomes difficult to select the right place to stay. In fact, many hostels in Rome require a minimum stay of at least 2 nights. The typical backpacker approach of, “I’ll stay one night, if I don’t like it, I can find another [...] [...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]
After reading Explore Australia: Part One you may be dreaming of taking a trip to the Outback in the future. I have brief descriptions on a few elements that will make exploring Australia more enjoyable. Explore Australia – Part Two concludes with ways to dream of your trip if your departure date is not in [...] [...more]
Everyone has heard of the Outback, seen the Crocodile Hunter, and knows the energetic phrase, “G’day mate!” What would it be like to explore Australia? To explore the massive island, the country, the continent of Australia. Justin and I only spent one week enjoying our sample of Australia. 4 days in Sydney 1 day in the Whitsunday [...] [...more]
