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GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

By Max Hartshorne

Travel the world with The GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. Brought to you by the long-running GoNOMAD travel website, The GoNOMAD Travel Podcast brings you audio stories from destinations around the globe. It's short-form... 3-7 minute episodes. No jarring AM radio-style blaring theme songs, no ads, just an interesting short travel story and some food for thought, from editor Max Hartshorne. Fun! While you're planning your next trip or travel adventure, download and listen to The GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.
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Captain Yuriy Slastenin of the Star Clipper

GoNOMAD Travel PodcastJun 02, 2023

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Captain Yuriy Slastenin of the Star Clipper

Captain Yuriy Slastenin of the Star Clipper

The Star Clipper is one of three elegant schooners that sail the seas around the world, part of the Star Clippers line. We interview Captain Yuriy Slastenin about what it takes to be a ship captain and man the helm of these great ships and what the world of sailing is like.

Jun 02, 202317:19
Rome's Trattorias
May 19, 202303:51
Cargo Passenger Ship Travel in the Amazon

Cargo Passenger Ship Travel in the Amazon

Take a tramp steamer, up the massive Amazon and Rio Negro in Brazil! GoNOMAD Contributor Johnny Motely shared his tale of time spent on the Greyhound of the river in South America, with tips on taking the most inexpensive cruise in the world. Read more https://www.gonomad.com/159687-amazon-river-cruising-to-see-the-rainforest

May 15, 202306:11
Turkiye by Motorcycle

Turkiye by Motorcycle

Norm Bauer and his wife recently took a 47-day marathon motorcycle trip across Greece and Turkiye. They were thrilled to discover how inexpensive Turkiye's beach resorts are with no dinners costing more than $25 for two. Climb aboard a BMW motorcycle and take a journey with us today on GoNOMAD. Read the story here. https://www.gonomad.com/217100-crossing-turkiye_motorcycle

May 05, 202303:13
Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato is in the very center of mountainous Mexico, it's both a state and a city and it offers Spanish colonial cities, ATV and kayaking adventures, and the special charm of the less-touristed interior of wonderful Mexico. Read Irene Thomas' GoNOMAD story https://www.gonomad.com/217734-guanajuato-the-mexico-you-havent-seen-yet

May 02, 202304:04
Muscle Shoals and Northern Alabama

Muscle Shoals and Northern Alabama

Muscle Shoals is famous for the sounds that came from the two legendary recording studios there, the region of North Alabama is also home to Helen Keller's birthplace, WC Handy's home museum, and a stunning house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Visit Northern Alabama today on GoNOMAD!

Apr 28, 202304:48
Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku in Japanese, is the art of walking into a forest and taking stock of every sense...the sights, the sounds, the smells and the feel of what you're experiencing. We meet two women who are forest bathing guides and find out details about this popular practice. Read more https://www.gonomad.com/216657-forest-bathing-a-mindful-woodland-journey

Apr 12, 202304:19
Punta Gorda, a visit to Old Florida

Punta Gorda, a visit to Old Florida

Punta Gorda is a throwback to the Florida of 1940s and before, when Disney wasn't there and towns like this were the main attraction. Find nature, art and fun people in this town, read more https://www.gonomad.com/216054-punta-gorda-florida

Apr 06, 202303:46
Visiting Russia in 2023
Apr 03, 202305:24
Normandy, France

Normandy, France

Normandy, France is famous for Mont St. Michelle, the abby atop a hill off the coast, and for the D-Day Beaches and Caen Memorial. Come find out more reasons to visit this seaside province of France, Normandy, today on GoNOMAD. Read more about Normandy: https://www.gonomad.com/216718-normandys-brilliant-historical-and-touristic-sights

Mar 29, 202305:08
Roosevelt Island NYC

Roosevelt Island NYC

Roosevelt Island lies between Manhattan and Queens and makes for a fun day trip in NYC, where you can enjoy great views, historic buildings and lunch. Find out more about the island, today on GoNOMAD Travel.  Read Tab Hauser's story https://www.gonomad.com/216349-roosevelt-island

Mar 15, 202303:43
San Antonio Texas and Phil Collins

San Antonio Texas and Phil Collins

San Antonio has become the top city for transplants in the entire country with 13,000 people moving there over the past few years. A new collections center featuring artifacts collected by rock drummer Phil Collins has just opened, and the city is a great place for a bike ride. Find out more about San Antonio in 2023 today on GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Mar 10, 202305:02
Kansas City's New Airport

Kansas City's New Airport

The newest airport terminal in the United States opened in February 2023 with the Kansas City International Airport, replacing three ugly buildings with one gigantic terminal with 40 gates and a host of people-friendly amenities.

Mar 03, 202304:26
Licorice on Iceland

Licorice on Iceland

The island of Iceland is crazy for the unique flavor or licorice because for decades it was the only sweet imported to the island. Take a tasty tour of the many places you'll find licorice in coffee, ice cream and in baked treats in Iceland. Read more https://www.gonomad.com/215440-six-places-in-reykjavik-about-licorice

Feb 27, 202303:43
Basketball in Albania

Basketball in Albania

Playing a sport in a foreign country is a big challenge, and a great way to see the country. Jakobi Bonner shares his story as a professional basketball player who is living and working in Albania. 

Feb 22, 202305:07
Worcester is Waiting

Worcester is Waiting

Worcester Massachusetts is the second largest city and one of the most diverse...listen to why Worcester, with the Woo Sox, the Woo Ha Ha Comedy Club and the city's many historic buildings is worth a second look, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. Read more about Worcester: https://www.gonomad.com/139720-worcester-massachusetts-getting-noticed-finally

Feb 15, 202306:48
Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea in West Africa is a two-part country, made up of an island a section of the West African coast about the size of Maryland. Find out more about this seldom-visited nation where Spanish is the main language, unique to the entire continent of Africa.

Feb 09, 202303:29
New Air Routes for 2023

New Air Routes for 2023

Travel is really back...and there are already nine new international travel routes that have been announced by major airlines. Find out where you can go in 2023 on this edition of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. HT: Conde Nast Traveler

Feb 07, 202304:46
2023 Travel Predictions

2023 Travel Predictions

Where are the hottest destinations and trends for 2023? GoNOMAD Editor Max Hartshorne makes bold predictions for the year in travel.

Feb 05, 202304:42
The Vibe of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico

The Vibe of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico

There is just something about the mountaintop town of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas Mexico that draws people in, many come and never want to leave. Find out about the town with the laid-back spiritual vibe in Mexico's far south, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. 

Read the full story here. https://www.gonomad.com/215298-san-cristobal-de-las-casas-might-change-life

Feb 03, 202303:46
Visiting Cuba in 2023

Visiting Cuba in 2023

What do Cubans think of how their country is run? Jamey Melcher visited Cuba in Dec 2022 and found people who were unhappy and trying to leave. 

Feb 02, 202304:17
Central Bohemia

Central Bohemia

A visit to the Czech Republic, or Czechia as it likes to be called. What else is there to see in Czechia if you don't visit Prague. How about Kutna Hora, Kolin and Malesov, where ossuaries, castles, and towers await?  Find out more about Central Bohemia today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. Read the full story by Max Hartshorne here https://www.gonomad.com/213979-central-bohemia-ring-around-prague

Jan 24, 202305:49
Colombia's Amazing Amazon

Colombia's Amazing Amazon

Today, Beth Reiber shares her story of visiting a remote eco-lodge in the vast jungle along the Amazon river in Colombia.  Water levels are low and there is fear that the jungle's diversity of plants, insects, and animals is threatened. Read more here https://www.gonomad.com/213952-colombias-fantastic-and-wild-amazon

Jan 19, 202304:34
Spirits in the Air

Spirits in the Air

A new airline called Invivo Air offers guests a chance to taste 8 wines while flying from Auckland to Queenstown New Zealand. What does wine taste like at 33,000 feet? Find out all about spirits in the air on this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Jan 16, 202304:06
EVTOLs, Flying Taxis Are Coming Soon

EVTOLs, Flying Taxis Are Coming Soon

Electric Vertical Take off and Landing Aircraft are the newest rage in flying.  EVTOLs are being purchased by United and Delta Airlines to take passengers to airports.  Find out when a flying taxi might just be picking you up in the years not very far ahead.

Jan 13, 202303:47
Amtrak's New Trains and New Routes for 2023

Amtrak's New Trains and New Routes for 2023

Amtrak is getting a lot of new improvements...including whole new train sets of both their high-speed Acela Trains and the regular train lines that run up the Knowledge Corridor and around the U.S. See what's new for Amtrak this year on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Jan 11, 202310:03
The Island of Jersey

The Island of Jersey

Jersey and Guernsey are the two main Channel Islands, between England and France, but they are both independent nations. Find out what to do and some of the history of the Island of Jersey, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. Read more https://www.gonomad.com/207737-jersey-saint-malo-france

Jan 04, 202303:24
Ten Best GoNOMAD Travel Stories of 2022

Ten Best GoNOMAD Travel Stories of 2022

Every year we pick our ten best stories of the year, here is our annual compilation with details about each winner and its author. 

Dec 31, 202204:05
A Palombiere in Gascony

A Palombiere in Gascony

In Gascony, south of Bordeaux France, we walked in the woods to a unique hunting lodge where traditional methods are used and the food makes it all worth the trip. Today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, learn about this old tradition and foods that go with it.

Dec 28, 202209:07
WaterFire in Providence, Rhode Island

WaterFire in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is famous for WaterFire, a fiery series of bonfires that light up the river and living sculptures that make the April to December annual events unforgettable.  Take a visit to Providence with GoNOMAD Writer Christine O'Toole, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Read the story https://www.gonomad.com/211001-a-super-weekend-in-providence-rhode-island

Dec 22, 202204:12
Bend, Oregon and Mount Bachelor

Bend, Oregon and Mount Bachelor

There is something about Bend, Oregon that draws so many retirees, tourists, and skiers.  Learn about what makes this central Oregon city so special, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Dec 12, 202204:09
Pirate Cities

Pirate Cities

Today on GoNOMAD, we visit cities that were built to fight pirates, in Saint Augustine Florida, Cartagena Colombia and San Juan Puerto Rico. 

Dec 05, 202204:06
Commuter Trains from Western Mass to NJ

Commuter Trains from Western Mass to NJ

I took the Valley Flyer train from Springfield to New Haven, then Metro-North to Grand Central and finally NJ Transit to Princeton Junction NJ. How to take the commuter trains and save money on a long trip. 

Dec 01, 202204:22
Treehouse Stays

Treehouse Stays

Did you know you can sleep in a treehouse?  Here are two unique treehouse stays, one in central Ohio and the other in South Carolina, that offer serenity, isolation, and a little bit of adventure. 

Nov 28, 202204:10
Camino de Invierno in Spain

Camino de Invierno in Spain

The Camino de Santiago is the famous pilgrimage route across France and Spain. But did you know there is a shorter 'winter way' that avoids the mountains? Take the shorter Camino hike, with many of the same benefits, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Nov 18, 202203:58
Storm Chasing with Tornadic Expeditions

Storm Chasing with Tornadic Expeditions

Erik Burns takes travelers on trips around the midwest to view the massive force of nature that creates supercells, damaging winds and tornadoes. Find out what it's like to go on a storm-chasing tour with Tornadic Expeditions.

Nov 15, 202204:25
A Day in the Desert of Iran

A Day in the Desert of Iran

A day in the desert of Dash' e Kavir in Iran. As the bus drove out of Tehran, my feelings became more and more relaxed. A trip to a caravansary learning about life in Iran for young people and how they rebel against the rules.

Nov 11, 202204:42
Kyte Car Rentals

Kyte Car Rentals

Kyte is a new company that offers a new take on car rentals...you pick the car, they bring it to you, and even if you're under 25, you can still rent a car from Kyte. Find out about this new service, drivekyte.com today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Nov 09, 202202:51
Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht

Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht

The Scenic Eclipse is a 550-foot discovery yacht that travels the world, offering just 200 passengers or less a luxurious cruise experience with a ship small enough to dock at many ports and even take on the Drake Passage in Antarctica.  Take a cruise off the coast of South America, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Nov 03, 202205:43
Scenic Eclipse Top Chef Tom Goetter

Scenic Eclipse Top Chef Tom Goetter

Tom Goetter is in charge of all food and beverage operations for the Scenic Ocean cruise ships, with hundreds of employees and 3000 recipes. We interviewed Tom about sustainable cooking, dehydrating and reusing food scraps and other details of this vast operation at sea.

Oct 27, 202212:35
Ballestas Islands in Peru

Ballestas Islands in Peru

Today I visited "The poor man's Galapagos" the Ballestras Islands in Southern Peru.  These islands are a home to millions of birds and tons of guano, and many sea lions lounge on the rocks and breed here. Take a boat trip to these popular islands, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Oct 23, 202204:09
Military Museums in the U.S.

Military Museums in the U.S.

Take a trip to some of the best military museums in the U.S. at the service academies and Washington DC with GoNOMAD Senior Writer Rich Grant.

Oct 19, 202205:09
Kinmen Islands, Taiwan

Kinmen Islands, Taiwan

The Kinmen Islands are part of Taiwan, but they are located just a few kilometers off the coast of mainland China. Find out what makes these islands worth visiting and meet the Wind Lions who guard the windy archipelago. 

Oct 18, 202205:01
Buzkashi in Afghanistan

Buzkashi in Afghanistan

The most popular sport in Afghanistan is Buzkashi...a bloody and hectic spectacle where riders try to catch a dead goat and run through the goal lines.  Find out what it's like and why so many people in Central Asia love the violent sport. 

Oct 17, 202203:27
Cunard's Newest Ship, the Queen Anne

Cunard's Newest Ship, the Queen Anne

Cunard is the storied cruise line that goes back 180 years. Their newest ocean liner, the Queen Anne, will bring a new level of comfort and luxury to this popular cruise line. Get a peek at the the new ship today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Oct 12, 202203:59
Portsmouth New Hampshire

Portsmouth New Hampshire

Portsmouth is a historic and tiny city of around 22,000 on the coast of New Hampshire. Explore this art-filled tourist destination that's becoming one of the most popular places for arts and culture on the East Coast, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. 

Oct 09, 202206:51
Beautiful Gorlitz, Germany

Beautiful Gorlitz, Germany

Gorlitz in the eastern part of Germany, is a movie-making capital, with more than 100 films shot here over the years. It's a perfectly preserved town with 500 years of different architectural styles and a tall tower above the town hall. 

Oct 05, 202203:36
Encanto Locations in Colombia

Encanto Locations in Colombia

Disney's animated 2021 movie, 'Encanto' relied heavily on the magical realism of Colombia for inspiration. Today we go to the places the movie's creators visited that helped shape the popular movie's look and plot. 

Oct 04, 202204:58
What the Berbers in Morocco Can Teach Us

What the Berbers in Morocco Can Teach Us

Richard Glover was moved when he spend time with the Berber tribespeople in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Find out the wisdom that comes from centuries of living in a harsh desert, on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Oct 01, 202205:23
Portugal's Algarve

Portugal's Algarve

Portugal has become one of the top destinations in Europe for American travelers. And one of the best places in Portugal is in the south, the famous Algarve. Find out what to eat, see and enjoy there today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 30, 202204:55
Boarding Pass Bennies

Boarding Pass Bennies

Show your boarding pass on Alaska Air and get a free ski lift ticket!  This and hundreds of other discounts on spas, dining and more if you show your airline boarding pass, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 28, 202205:09
Princeton, NJ: A Town Full of Beautiful Minds

Princeton, NJ: A Town Full of Beautiful Minds

Princeton, New Jersey is famous for the university of the same name, and a place full of very smart and interesting people. Take a trip to Princeton and find out why, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 26, 202205:12
Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic

Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic

The Sedlec Ossuary in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic is a collection of bones...millions of them, all formed into elaborate art pieces in the cellar of a chapel. Take a nighttime visit to this eery and remarkable place today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 20, 202203:41
Pamukkale and Hieropolis Turkiye

Pamukkale and Hieropolis Turkiye

One is an ancient spa town, and the other is a strange place with white foam that looks like snow. Discover Pamukkale and Hieropolis and find out the new name of the country once called Turkey, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 13, 202204:14
Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Cape Ann, Massachusetts

Massachusetts has two capes, and Cape Ann is made up of Rockport, Gloucester, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Find out what Motif #1 is and where you can get whole belly fried clams in this lovely part of Massachusetts today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Sep 12, 202212:14
What do Flight Numbers Mean?

What do Flight Numbers Mean?

What do those numbers used to designate airlines and flights mean? Patrick Smith of Ask the Pilot, helps us explain.

Sep 08, 202204:13
Movies on Malta

Movies on Malta

Malta is the capital of Moviemaking in Europe, with 150 movies and TV shows filmed there so far. Learn why the Island of Malta is such a hot spot.

Sep 05, 202203:25
Jersey and Guernsey

Jersey and Guernsey

The Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey are bailiwicks of England...and both are fun islands to explore with a wealth of history and great traditions.

Sep 01, 202205:11
Car Glamping with Erik Trinidad

Car Glamping with Erik Trinidad

Erik Trinidad lives the RV life but with only his small SUV and some cool products like the Carsule car camper kit, the NOMAD Kitchen and more. Find out how he does it.

Aug 26, 202205:12
Colorado's Steam Trains

Colorado's Steam Trains

Colorado is famous for its narrow-guage steam train lines. Join railfan and Senior Writer Rich Grant as he takes us on a train tour of Colorado, today on GoNOMAD.

Aug 23, 202203:47
Cowboys in Hungary

Cowboys in Hungary

In Hortobágy, eastern Hungary the Csikos, or Hungarian Cowboys, have been riding the range and performing tricks with horses for thousands of years. Meet the cowboys of Hungary today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Aug 18, 202202:42
Oman

Oman

Oman is green and different from most of the other nearby nations. Find out why today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Aug 17, 202204:09
Saudi Arabia: Tabuk, Tayma and Al Haffuf

Saudi Arabia: Tabuk, Tayma and Al Haffuf

Saudi Arabia's lesser known cities provide a glimpse into the traditional ways of living in the hot desert. 

Aug 12, 202206:06
Long Term Airbnb Stays

Long Term Airbnb Stays

Airbnb is great for a weekend getaway or a weeklong trip, but Rene Cizio lived in 21 different Airbnbs for 15 months in two countries. Learn about long-term Airbnb living today on GoNOMAD.

Aug 09, 202205:01
The Island of Elba

The Island of Elba

Elba is a small island off the coast of Tuscany. Its most famous resident was Napoleon. Learn more about visiting Elba with John Henderson on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Aug 08, 202204:50
San Juan Puerto Rico

San Juan Puerto Rico

Why are so many people falling in love with San Juan?  And what is boriqua?  Find out today on the GoNOMAD Travel podcast about San Juan's many charms, featuring GoNOMAD Travel Writer Dana Armstrong.

Aug 02, 202204:02
Couchsurfing Across the USA

Couchsurfing Across the USA

Couchsurfing: Would you be willing to sleep in a strangers' house? Thousands of travelers use this website to find places to stay for free. Find out more today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Aug 01, 202203:46
World War One Sites in France

World War One Sites in France

Verdun might be the saddest town you can visit in France. That's because of what happened there. Find out about World War One sites in Northern France on this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Jul 28, 202205:07
River Cruising with Elliot Gillies

River Cruising with Elliot Gillies

River cruising has never been more popular. Why? We talk with river cruising expert Elliot Gillies about the business and about Scenic Cruises.

Jul 24, 202210:33
Travel Expert Ramsey Qubein

Travel Expert Ramsey Qubein

Travel Expert Ramsey Qubein is on the road 95% of his life and so far he's been to 166 countries. He has great advice on saving money and other travel tips in this short interview.

Jul 23, 202208:32
The Delta Project in Zeeland

The Delta Project in Zeeland

In Zeeland, in the northern part of the Netherlands, an ingenious and gigantic barrier protects the land from flooding. Find out more about one of the most complicated projects in history that the world is now studying to protect more coastlines against rising sea levels.

Jul 22, 202206:10
Winter Rafting in Michigan

Winter Rafting in Michigan

Winter Rafting is a thing. Find out what is so much fun about taking a rafting trip in the freezing winter of Northern Michigan.

Jul 20, 202204:03
NEOM, Saudi Arabia's New Dubai

NEOM, Saudi Arabia's New Dubai

NEOM is an audacious and huge project being built in the Northwest desert of Saudi Arabia. What will it be like?

Jul 19, 202206:37
Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island South Korea is one of the most popular islands in Asia. Why do more than 15 million people visit each year?

Jul 18, 202204:23
What Airport Codes Mean

What Airport Codes Mean

What are the origins of some of the three-letter airport codes in the U.S.?

Jul 15, 202203:29
Preparing for Long-term Travel

Preparing for Long-term Travel

Advice for people who want to go away longer than just a week. 

Jul 14, 202202:37
La Paz, Baja California Mexico

La Paz, Baja California Mexico

La Paz, in Baja California, Mexico, offers wonderful whale watching without Cabo's crowds.

Jul 13, 202204:11
Absinthe in Antibes with Frederick Rosenfelder

Absinthe in Antibes with Frederick Rosenfelder

VIDEO PODCAST Enjoy this famous drink in a store and bar full of absinthe, in Antibes, France.

Jul 07, 202202:10
Flying with a Small Dog

Flying with a Small Dog

Tips on taking your small dog on a flight with you.

Jul 07, 202202:57
Pageant of the Masters

Pageant of the Masters

In Laguna Beach every summer, art comes alive at the Pageant of the Masters, a spectacle for the ages. Find out why it's so great. 

Jul 06, 202204:02
CAT Speeds up the TSA

CAT Speeds up the TSA

The TSA has some good news. Their new CAT scanners can eliminate the stop to show the TSA agent your ID at the airport. 

Jul 02, 202202:59
Antibes, France

Antibes, France

Antibes is a famous French seaport on the Cote d'Azur. It's one of the places people who own superyachts like to dock. Explore why Antibes is so popular, today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast.

Jun 30, 202204:07
Oktoberfest in Germany

Oktoberfest in Germany

Oktoberfest starts in Germany at the end of September. Here are five cities where you can enjoy the beer and fun.

Jun 29, 202202:46
VIDEO PODCAST for SPOTIFY: New in Las Vegas 2022

VIDEO PODCAST for SPOTIFY: New in Las Vegas 2022

Las Vegas is open for business, and here are some new attractions to enjoy there in 2022. VIDEO PODCAST, listen to this on Spotify to see the video and the music. 

Jun 28, 202201:19
Sumo Wrestling in Japan

Sumo Wrestling in Japan

Sumo--the mind art--is woven into the culture of modern-day Japan. Find out what takes place behind a sumo match in Tokyo.

Jun 27, 202203:18
Nice, Cote d'Azur France

Nice, Cote d'Azur France

Nice is the capital of the Cote d'Azur, near Cannes and St Tropez in the south of France. What can you find in this city by the Mediterranean? 

Jun 22, 202205:15
Perfume in Grasse, France

Perfume in Grasse, France

Grasse, in Provence, is the world's perfume capital. Learn about the scents and the makers and how you can even create your own scent today on the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. 

Jun 16, 202204:22
Cannes, Provence France

Cannes, Provence France

Cannes is famous every May for its world-renowned film festival. But what else can you see and do here?  Learn more about Cannes, today on GoNOMAD.

Jun 13, 202204:23
Around the Table at the NY Botanical Garden

Around the Table at the NY Botanical Garden

Around the Table, Stories of the Foods We Love is a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx that is all about the food we grow and the many interesting aspects of growing it. GoNOMAD Senior Writer Cathie Arquilla takes in this very cool exhibition https://www.nybg.org/event/around-the-table-stories-of-the-foods-we-love/

Jun 12, 202205:20
Vienna's Coffeehouses
Jun 11, 202204:16
Caminito del Rey, Walking the Canyon Walls

Caminito del Rey, Walking the Canyon Walls

In southern Spain's Andalucia province, there is a fantastic walking experience like no other. It's the Caminito del Rey, where you hike along a suspended walkway on the sides of a cliff with a 100-meter drop down into a ravine with a rushing river. 

Jun 08, 202203:21
Dresden and Leipzig, Germany
Jun 02, 202205:27
Gaspe Peninsula Canada

Gaspe Peninsula Canada

Gaspe Peninsula, also known as Gaspesie, is a fantastic and out-of-the-way destination in Quebec Canada. Find out what's there.

May 29, 202204:42
Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland, is that perfect combination of urban and outdoors, lively yet laid-back. Helsinki was established as a trading town in the Middle Ages to be a Swedish rival to other ports on the Gulf of Finland. It remained a small fishing village for over two centuries.


May 27, 202204:31
The Mosque in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

The Mosque in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

I visited Saudi Arabia and I had an interesting moment outside a mosque in the city. 

May 21, 202202:13
How to Become a Trusted Traveler
May 16, 202204:33
Denver to Moab on the Rocky Mountaineer
May 12, 202203:12
Four Incredible Megaprojects

Four Incredible Megaprojects

The modern world is full of gigantic megaprojects that many people have never even heard of. In this episode, we take a look at some of the biggest construction projects both completed and ones that are still being built.

May 11, 202204:22
Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains
May 06, 202205:36
Mystery Trips
May 03, 202203:21
Recycling Hotel Soap
Apr 29, 202202:40
Underwater Hotels

Underwater Hotels

Underwater hotels: A round-up of hotels you can visit where you sleep underwater, including the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo Florida, The Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland in China, the Manta Resort on Pemba Island Tanzania, The Muraka Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and others. Some require SCUBA gear and others don't require a swim to visit. Episode based on a story in Conde Nast Traveler by Caitlin Morton and Noah Kaufman.

Apr 28, 202203:21
Coober Pedy, Australia's Underground Town
Apr 22, 202203:02
The Morgan Library in NYC
Apr 20, 202204:14
Coldfoot Camp, Dalton Highway Alaska

Coldfoot Camp, Dalton Highway Alaska

Winter in Alaska comes with its own set of travel challenges, as Maria Haase learned on her winter trip to Fairbanks and up the Dalton Highway to Coldfoot, Alaska. This part of the world is where they film the TV Show, "Ice Road Truckers" and the Coldfoot Camp is a lot more than a truckstop. It's a hotel, restaurant, gift shop and a place to enjoy being above the Arctic Circle and see the Aurora Borealis in the sky above high north Alaska. Read the story here "> 

Apr 19, 202203:27
Jackson Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi is the state's capital and a center for blues, barbecue and most of all, civil rights.  We visited Jackson in April and got a chance to visit the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Mississippi History Museum and the large art museum. We toured the home and learned a lot about the famous author and Pulitzer prize winner Eudora Welty, who lived in Jackson. We also explored the history of voter's rights, segregation and the Jim Crow era and how so many people, both black and white, resisted the laws and finally created change.  The city is in some ways down on its luck, with high crime and a water problem, but there are great blues clubs, some really tasty BBQ and a friendly vibe that made our trip memorable. Jackson, the City with Soul.

Apr 14, 202205:29
Health and Wellness Trends for 2022

Health and Wellness Trends for 2022

Today on GoNOMAD we interview Heather Mikesell, an expert on health, spas, and wellness. She told us about six interesting trends that are guiding wellness retreats around the US including at Carillion in Miami Florida and Kripalu in Lenox, Mass. Non-touch services that eliminate the need to have physical contact is growing, as is breathwork, where you study and perfect the art of breathing. We also discuss silent retreats, adaptogens and battling burnout. 

Apr 12, 202203:54
Italian Hand Gestures: A Guide
Apr 09, 202202:59
Taking a Seaplane to Boston
Apr 07, 202203:48
Sleeper Buses: The Cabin and Jet
Apr 05, 202202:38
Great Diamond Island, Portland Maine

Great Diamond Island, Portland Maine

Great Diamond Island is one of many islands in Casco Bay, near the city of Portland, Maine.  There was a fort built in the 1800s on Great Diamond Island that's been transformed into a series of townhouses, condos, and a luxury hotel. 

Apr 04, 202202:40
Santee Cooper South Carolina with Ginger Warder
Mar 31, 202204:28
Private Rail Car Travel
Mar 31, 202204:48
Henry Ford Museum
Mar 30, 202205:06
Riding the Upside Down Train: The Schwebebahn

Riding the Upside Down Train: The Schwebebahn

In Wuppertal, Germany, a city of 350,000 near Dusseldorf, there is an upside-down train, called the Schwebebahn. The train runs for twenty stops along an 8-mile, 35-minute long route, with the tracks and wheels above the train, and the passenger compartment hanging below. The Schwebebahn is a beloved tourist attraction in Wuppertal and carries 80,000 passengers every weekday through the city. It was built and began operation in 1901, following an 8-mile route that takes riders above the Wupper River to the Wuppertal Zoo.

Mar 29, 202202:22
What the War in Ukraine Means to Air Travel

What the War in Ukraine Means to Air Travel

As the war in Ukraine goes on, so many ripple effects are being felt after the U.S. and EU's harsh sanctions, especially on the Russian aviation industry. After Boeing and Airbus stopped supplying the nation, Russia retaliated by taking control over leased airplanes in the country. How the ban on flying over Russia affects other airlines.

Mar 28, 202203:20
What Boarding Pass Numbers and Letters Mean

What Boarding Pass Numbers and Letters Mean

Have you ever wondered what those series of numbers, letters and codes mean on your airline boarding pass?  We did too. 

Mar 25, 202204:59
Fairbanks, Alaska: Chasing the Aurora
Mar 24, 202203:24
A Local's Guide to San Diego
Mar 23, 202207:03
Bird Strikes: How Airports Prevent Them

Bird Strikes: How Airports Prevent Them

Bird Strikes are something that every airline pilot is concerned about.  More than 10,000 bird strikes to aircraft are reported every year, at all 850 airports across the USA.

Learn about how airports keep birds away from runways and the many different ways they use to scare them as far away as they can from aircraft on runways and in hangars. 

Mar 22, 202203:40
Lie Flat Airplane Seats

Lie Flat Airplane Seats

For the past few years, Zephyr Aerospace has been working toward tackling the issue of uncomfortable upright seats on airplanes with a new concept: lie-flat seating on airplanes.

Zephyr is reinventing airline seat designs, specifically for travelers on long-distance flights. It will provide access to in-flight sleep, privacy, and aisle access for more travelers on long-distance flights. The double-decker seats/beds will take advantage of unused space above the rows of seats and make every flight way more comfortable. Now, Zephyr just has to convince a few airlines to try out their idea, which also may be useful to make long-distance bus and train travel more comfortable, too. 

Mar 21, 202203:06
Ways to Save on Museums and Attractions--Episode 12

Ways to Save on Museums and Attractions--Episode 12

Prices are going up everywhere, there is almost no way to escape it. However, there are ways to get discounts and deals on popular museums and attractions across the USA. In 2021, DealA created several lists highlighting the museums and attractions with the highest ticket price increases from 2017 to 2021, as well as those that have stayed the same. We decided to borrow some of the attractions on their lists and show how you can save at these locations in 2022.

Mar 18, 202205:20
Air Travel Annoyances

Air Travel Annoyances

The Most Annoying Things People Do in Airplanes. After an extended time off due to the pandemic, many people are traveling again. With this return to air travel, we are reminded of all the annoying things people do on airplanes. Only Wanderlust conducted a survey asking over 1500 travelers to rank the top 20 airline passengers annoyances. From the person who kicks your seat to the man spreader, this list is sure to ring true for you.

Mar 17, 202203:49
Robots in the Airport--Episode 9

Robots in the Airport--Episode 9

Robots are now serving customers all over the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. The autonomous delivery robots are called Ottobots, and they bring drinks, snacks, sandwiches, and even new sets of AirPods to customers who order on their mobile phones and wait for the robots to bring them their purchases right at the gates.  The company that makes the robots, Ottonomy, equips them with 3D laser scanners, seven cameras, and safety sensors. They can travel in both indoor and outdoor environments. Someday soon you'll be able to order your next preflight snack from a robot in an airport near you.

Mar 15, 202204:46
Traverse City, Michigan--Episode 9

Traverse City, Michigan--Episode 9

Traverse City Michigan is well known by most Michiganders. It's a special place about 100 miles south of the Upper Peninsula, and it has 40 nearby wineries, a famous cherry growing tradition, a busy downtown with two independent movie theaters, summer festivals, and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, along with Fishtown and many other fun places to recreate.  Learn about what makes Traverse City one of Michigan's most popular destinations.

Mar 14, 202204:57
Middleton's Mustard Museum--Episode 8

Middleton's Mustard Museum--Episode 8

In Middleton, Wisconsin, you can visit a museum dedicated to one of the world's favorite condiments...it's the Mustard Museum, founded by Barry Levenson. He was so sad after the Red Sox lost the World Series in 1986 that he went right out to the store and realized that there were more than 1000 different kinds of mustard, and a lightbulb went off...if you build it, they will pay to come. So today you can see antique mustard jars and more at the Mustard Museum.

Mar 11, 202202:12
Rooftop Garden and Major Expansions at the Javits Center--Episode 6

Rooftop Garden and Major Expansions at the Javits Center--Episode 6

The Jacob Javits Convention Center is the largest space in New York City, and is famous for hosting hundreds of large conventions each year in lower Manhattan. The center has recently added a rooftop vegetable garden, much more exhibition space, and many other innovations to keep it green and ahead of the convention game. Find out about what's new at the Javits Center in 2022. 

Mar 10, 202204:21
Eurail Passes: What's New for 2022--Episode 7

Eurail Passes: What's New for 2022--Episode 7

What's new for Eurail passes in 2022.  A guide to everything you need to know about this 63-year-old train travel tradition that can take you all over Europe. Where you can use the passes, and where you cannot, how much passes cost, various options including Flexi Pass, continuous pass, the single country passes, Swiss Pass, and Greek Islands Pass.

Mar 09, 202208:36
Connecticut's Shore--Episode 5

Connecticut's Shore--Episode 5

The Connecticut shore is closer to my home in Western Mass than any other beach. It's a place with dozens of beautiful sandy beaches, excellent dining, fun towns like Mystic, New London, and Essex to visit, and clam shacks right on the water that provide a unique dining experience. 

Mar 07, 202204:54
Airline Livery

Airline Livery

Airline Livery is what colors airliners are painted. It's an important aspect of any airline's marketing and there are many who have strong feelings about good and bad airline livery. We spoke with an airline livery expert who recently designed the livery for an Alaskan airline and an airplane pilot who has strong opinions about airline livery, both good and bad. 

Mar 04, 202203:42
MSG Sphere in Las Vegas - Episode 3

MSG Sphere in Las Vegas - Episode 3

In Las Vegas, a strange round arena is being built right near the monorail, attached to the Venetian hotel and resort. What is it?

Mar 03, 202203:20
Freighter Travel - Episode 2

Freighter Travel - Episode 2

Freighter travel is one of most popular articles on GoNOMAD.com, people are looking for a way to travel across the oceans without the glitz and expense of a modern, crowded cruise ship. Find the answers to your questions about what freighter travel is like, what to expect and how you can do it. 

Mar 02, 202206:10
What Took Place Under Rome's Colosseum? - Episode 1

What Took Place Under Rome's Colosseum? - Episode 1

What Took Place Underground Rome's Colosseum? Listen to Episode 1 of The GoNomad Podcast.

Discover more travel articles at https://www.gonomad.com/

Mar 01, 202204:26