TNN: Traveling Intentionally – Learning Black History on the Road

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Posted: 2/18/2022 | February 18th, 2022 Travel is a form of education. Every travel excursion could add a layer of understanding to your knowledge of people, food, culture, and history. It’s how you can learn the untold and nuanced histories not often featured in schools. Especially the histories of groups not often featured in school […]

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The End (And a New Beginning)

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Posted: 2/12/2022 | February 12th, 2022 This post has been in the works for the last six years. I’d write it, delete it, write it again, and delete it again. But, as it so often does, life got in the way, destinations got backpacked, business got busy, and eventually, COVID came and blew a hole […]

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We Need Your Help Updating Content!

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Posted: 2/8/22 | February 8th, 2022 Hey all! We need your help! Last year, we started updating all our destination guides. There are over 300 of them covering cities and countries around the globe. And, despite COVID, we were actually able to update most of them. However, since the team and I are still restricted […]

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TNN: Paris Tips from a Local | Jupiter Kayonga & The Nomadic Network

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Posted: 2/4/2022 | February 4th, 2022 Paris, France is certainly a charming city but as a giant metropolis, it can be hard to navigate for first-time visitors. Even if you’re an experienced explorer who knows French, has read every guidebook about Paris, or just loves French culture, with so many neighborhoods to discover in Paris […]

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TNN: Advanced Travel Hacking – Reward Stacking

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Do you ever wonder how you can get the most rewards for your everyday purchases? “Stacking” in the travel hacking world, is the art of layering rewards to obtain the most value for everything you buy. It’s like…a cheeseburger. The more ingredients you stack on it, the more delicious. It can certainly seem complicated, but […]

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TNN’s January Book Club: “The Caliph’s House – A Year in Casablanca” with author Tahir Shah

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Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Tahir Shah decides to buy a house in Casablanca and moves his family there from England in hopes of breaking out the monotony of life in London and exposing his children to a more carefree childhood. This book is beautifully written and endlessly enthralling. Shah is a masterful […]

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TNN: Tuk-Tuk Vacations: What Are They & Why You Should Do Them

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For many nomads, travel and adventure are wrapped up into one. You simply can’t travel without creating memories involving unexplored places, thrills, and excitement. But not everyone knows how to find great adventures on the road. Julian is the guy you want to know if you’re looking for unique adventures while travel planning. He has […]

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TNN: Living and Working in Japan as an English Teacher

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Since the 1980s, Japan has been one of the most popular countries to teach English in. With 7 years of teaching experience under her belt, Mia will share her experiences of living and working as an ESL teacher in the Land of the Rising Sun. Since 2015, Mia has taught in all types of schools […]

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TravelCon 2022 Update: Speakers, Sponsors, Workshop Info, & More!

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Posted: 1/27/22 | January 27th, 2022 In exactly(ish) three months, our big travel media event, TravelCon, kicks off! We’re super excited to have our first in-person event after three years of waiting (stupid COVID!). We’ve been doing a lot of planning recently, so I want to fill you in on all the exciting things we’re […]

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NM+ Update: Mexico Edition

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Posted: 1/22/22 | January 22nd, 2022 On Monday, I’m going to Mexico for six weeks. I’m heading to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico City, and then Chiapas before heading to Guatemala for a couple of weeks. This trip is the last big trip before I come back to Austin and buy a house. Yup, that’s right, […]

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NM+ Update: LA Edition

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Posted: 1/8/22 | January 8th, 2022 Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a great holiday season! As many of you know, I tested positive for COVID right before I was supposed to go to Brazil. Brazil requires a negative COVID test to enter and, well, mine came back positive. Since I didn’t […]

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The Not So Lost Year

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Posted: 12/21/2021 | December 21st, 2021 At the end of 2020, I wrote about trying to recover what I called “the lost year” — the year in which I got COVID, saw all my businesses collapse, took out tons of loans to avoid bankruptcy, and, like everyone, had to put all my life plans (settling […]

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TNN: Discover the Balkans – Everything you Need to Know

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Time to add the Balkans to your travel bucket list! The countries that make up the Balkan Peninsula are some of the most stunning destinations in Europe. With an intriguing mix of cultures, breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, friendly locals, and delicious cuisine, this part of the world deserves a visit. Oh, and they’re super affordable! […]

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The Best Tour Companies in Morocco

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Posted: 12/13/21 | December 13th, 2021 The undulating sand dunes. The camel rides. The hikes through the Atlas Mountains. The bustling medinas. The couscous-laced dishes. The seemingly endless mint tea. And, of course, the super friendly and welcoming people. Morocco will change and challenge you. It can be sensory overload at times, but it’s well […]

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NM+ Weekly Update: Aruba Edition

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Posted: 12/12/21 | December 12th, 2021 Hello from Aruba! Another week, another country, another time zone. I got to say that all this travel lately has been pretty tiring. I was just getting used to Europe’s time zone and now I’m in Aruba. This week, it’s back to NYC before heading to Austin and then […]

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TNN & FLYTE: Travel Non-Profits That Make a Difference

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We love #GivingTuesday because after the mass consumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a great reminder for all of us to think outside ourselves and support our favorite non-profits. #GivingTuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. It reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. […]

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TNN’s December Book Club: “Conquering Mountains” with author Kristin Addis

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Do you dream of far off places, new sights, smells, tastes, and adventures as a solo female traveler? Have you been planning the trip of a lifetime but, after asking your partner, sister, best friend, cousin, and/or old high school classmate you barely speak with anymore, found that nobody can take off on a trip […]

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TNN: Barcelona – More Than a Party City

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Barcelona is long known for its beaches and parties, but the Condal City has so much else to offer. Strategically located between France and the rest of Spain, Barcelona is the perfect spot to get the best of the Costa Brava, mountains, and city scene all in one! Join Flavia of @LatinaTraveler, a resident of Barcelona, […]

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The Best Books I Read in 2021

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Posted: 12/6/2021 | December 6th, 2021 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]

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My Top 11 Hostels in Iceland

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Posted: 12/2/2021 | December 2nd, 2021 Iceland is one of the most beautiful, most majestic countries in the world. With dazzling waterfalls, otherworldly lava fields, black sand beaches, and towering volcanic peaks, it’s no surprise this island is beloved by all who visit. I’ve never met any who didn’t love the country. That beauty, however, […]

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