Photo of the week: Early morning on San Marcos dock on Lake Atitlán.
My friends always ask how I travel by myself. I’d love to take a trip with them, but coordinating vacation time with others can be challenging. There have been times when I found a cheap plane ticket and I was ready to book it, but a friend would still need to find out if they’re [...]
Along with birthdays and holidays, vacations are one of the most anticipated times of the year. When mired with every-day obligations, endless distractions and unyielding demands from work and home, any occasion that sanctions the shirking of responsibilities is one welcomed with open arms. However, while we all need a break from time to time, [...]
Photo of the week: Badwater Basin, Death Valley Badwater Basin a salt flat at 282 feet below sea level which is the lowest elevation in North America.
During Carnival de Barranquilla, there were many Colombian street entrepreneurs. Check out the guy on the left who offers a cell phone service “llamadas” to those who don’t have a phone. The pizza man has a homemade pizza oven rigged on a bike made with old parts.
It’s been a month since I left Vegas. I kissed the comfort of security good-bye for a life of adventure. So, how am I doing? What’s it like living on the road? What’s a typical day like? What have I done? How much money did I spend? I’ll share the details in this post. So [...]
Over the past few years when I thought about this round-the-world trip, I told my family what I planned to do so it wouldn’t be such a shock when I leave. After all, it might be over a year till the next time I see them. I’m beyond old enough to take care of myself, [...]
Photo of the week: TVs in East Jesus East Jesus is an art camp in Slab City near Niland California.
Hola todos! You might be wondering by now who is the international man of mystery behind Curious Nomad. I’ve been blogging under a pseudonym while I prepared for my round-the-world journey. This wasn’t something I wanted to tell too many people until it actually materialized. Well, the cat is out of the bag. The adventure [...]
There are several schools in Antigua where you can learn Spanish. The prices are affordable for one on one instruction compared to other Spanish speaking countries. Since I was in town a week before my volunteer mission, I thought I would brush up on my Spanish so that I can communicate better at the work [...]
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7 Ways To Meet People Traveling Solo
My friends always ask how I travel by myself. I’d love to take a trip with them, but coordinating vacation time with others can be challenging. There have been times when I found a cheap plane ticket and I was ready to book it, but a friend would still need to find out if they’re [...]
Preparing for Burning Man and zombie apocalypse
According to the Mayans, it’s the end of an era on December 21, 2012. All hell might break loose and the world is going to end! Preparing for a week of camping and survival in the harsh environment of the Black Rock dessert at Burning Man 2012 was a good practice run through to get [...]
Get a round trip flight for giving up your seat
Are you willing to volunteer your seat on an over booked flight in exchange for a round trip ticket? Last weekend I flew Spirit Airlines from Las Vegas to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday. The flight was over sold so they were offering a round trip ticket and a $7 food voucher to volunteers who [...]
8 Must-Have Travel Apps for Your Next Trip
When traveling, it’s often good to have a few helpful resources available to make your trip go more smoothly. Rather than carrying around several extra bags full of guides, brochures, and translation books, there are a wide variety of apps for your smartphone that can help make your trip go more smoothly. No more wondering [...]
What is Couchsurfing? Couchsurfing is a website where you can connect with travelers or locals who live in a place you might visit. You can also use it to meet travelers visiting your city to learn about other cultures. It’s a useful travel resource that can help you save money on accommodations, meet new friends [...]
