Travel writing. No filter, no PR.https://nomadflag.com/en-ushttps://nomadflag.com/albania/https://nomadflag.com/albania/Not so long ago, Albania’s tourist board developed a marketing campaign designed to poke fun at the country’s unwarranted reputation as a safe haven for inte...Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/nathan-aguilera-interview/https://nomadflag.com/nathan-aguilera-interview/Meet Nathan Aguilera, a flashpacker, foodie, photographer, and travel blogger. Nathan runs the very popular Foodie Flashpacker website that helps people all ...Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/david-mcneill-interview/https://nomadflag.com/david-mcneill-interview/Travel entrepreneur David McNeill is the owner of Expat Empire and lives in Portugal.Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/bart-van-poll-interview/https://nomadflag.com/bart-van-poll-interview/Today's podcast interview is with the founder of Spotted by Locals, Bart van Poll.Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/guatemala-travelogue/https://nomadflag.com/guatemala-travelogue/I wrote this account of my time in Guatemala a few months after spending 4 months traveling around Central America in 2001.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/nexstand-vs-roost/https://nomadflag.com/nexstand-vs-roost/Looking for a portable laptop stand? Want to know which of the affordable European Nexstand or the American Roost stand is best? Here's a full comparison.Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/madeira/https://nomadflag.com/madeira/Madeira has received a lot of attention as a safe destination for pandemic-era travel.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/jason-moore-interview/https://nomadflag.com/jason-moore-interview/Jason Moore is the founder of two popular websites and podcasts: Zero to Travel and Location Indie.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/nate-hake-interview/https://nomadflag.com/nate-hake-interview/Nate Hake is the founder of Travel Lemming, a blog about emerging destinations and travel trends.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/sam-mcmanus-interview/https://nomadflag.com/sam-mcmanus-interview/If you've ever wanted to get into the world of travel and adventure tours, this interview will give you some insights into how it's done.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/james-cave-interview/https://nomadflag.com/james-cave-interview/The Portugalist is a blog about travel and living in Portugal. James Cave founded the blog in 2016 to create travel content for people interested in visiting...Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/peter-santenello-interview/https://nomadflag.com/peter-santenello-interview/Peter Santenello is an apolitical YouTube creator focusing on travel and people. His videos document the lives of people that live in less-visited countries.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/learn-georgian-resources/https://nomadflag.com/learn-georgian-resources/For my second and much longer travels in Georgia, I decided to go head first into learning the language. It’s an interesting, beautiful, and ancient language.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/anthony-bourdain/https://nomadflag.com/anthony-bourdain/_An ode to Anthony Bourdain - traveler, ambassador for good, honest food, and one of the great storytellers._Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/best-travel-blogs/https://nomadflag.com/best-travel-blogs/The last few years haven't been the best for the travel writing industry. The pandemic shut down travel and turned off the tap of income for many travel writ...Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-two-smartphone-travel/https://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-two-smartphone-travel/I often travel with two smartphones when I’m living abroad for an extended period of time.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/georgia-travels/https://nomadflag.com/georgia-travels/The country of Georgia will always be the runner-up to the US state of Georgia in terms of name recognition.Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/visa-runs/https://nomadflag.com/visa-runs/Hated by some for the inconvenience and expense, welcomed by others as a chance to travel to another country, however briefly, visa runs are common “procedur...Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/travel-writing-seo-boring-blogs/https://nomadflag.com/travel-writing-seo-boring-blogs/I’m a travel writer and I run an SEO business. For years, I kept falling back into the trap of always writing keyword-driven content.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/ukraine-travel/https://nomadflag.com/ukraine-travel/Ukraine is a fascinating place sandwiched between Russia and Europe. The last massive buffer zone between the European bloc and the growing world powers of t...Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/apps-solo-travel/https://nomadflag.com/apps-solo-travel/Your phone is a powerful device for travel planning, saving money, and communicating with fellow travelers thanks to the incredible range of apps available.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/georgian-wine/https://nomadflag.com/georgian-wine/In the last few years, Georgia has grown exponentially in popularity as a tourist destination.Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/48-hours-in-baku-azerbaijan/https://nomadflag.com/48-hours-in-baku-azerbaijan/Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a modern metropolis at the edge of the desert and bordering the Caspian Sea.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/funny-travel-books/https://nomadflag.com/funny-travel-books/There are people who believe that discussing the merits of funny travel books is disrespectful.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/resources/https://nomadflag.com/resources/This is a directory of travel resources, travel hacking tools, and services to help you find cheaper flights and have a better travel experience.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/rome-photo-blog/https://nomadflag.com/rome-photo-blog/My visit to Rome started with preconceptions. The travel tales of friends, twitter rants about Rome’s tourism problem, and the myopic comments of armchair tr...Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/amman-jordan/https://nomadflag.com/amman-jordan/Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a city of hills and windy streets. It looks just like I'd imagined it.Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/visiting-wadi-rum-jordan/https://nomadflag.com/visiting-wadi-rum-jordan/Like the surface of Mars, the vast and beautiful Wadi Rum desert is a captivating place.Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/jordan-photo-blog/https://nomadflag.com/jordan-photo-blog/Jordan is a safe, welcoming, and incredibly photogenic land in the Middle East. Bordered by mountains, the Dead Sea, The Red Sea, enormous deserts and lush, ...Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/petra-jordan/https://nomadflag.com/petra-jordan/Petra, the Lost City, is the most important tourist site in Jordan. It's also one of the 7 'new' Wonders of the world.Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/photos-georgia-country/https://nomadflag.com/photos-georgia-country/The Kingdoms that make up modern-day Georgia in the Caucasus mountains leave a cultural legacy of thousands of years.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/facts-about-georgia-country/https://nomadflag.com/facts-about-georgia-country/Thanks to its strategic geographical location, mountainous topography, unique culture and language, the Republic of Georgia is bursting with interesting peop...Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/where-is-dubai/https://nomadflag.com/where-is-dubai/Dubai is a city, state, and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Persian Gulf.Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/disadvantages-modern-nomadic-living/https://nomadflag.com/disadvantages-modern-nomadic-living/The nomadic lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Travelling and 'working from anywhere' holds much charm for many people.Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/kazbegi-hiking-stepantsminda-gergeti/https://nomadflag.com/kazbegi-hiking-stepantsminda-gergeti/The main attraction in Kazbegi (Georgians call the town Stepantsminda) is the mountains.Sat, 27 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/tbilisi-georgia/https://nomadflag.com/tbilisi-georgia/Imagine a place that feels like Eastern Europe with a hint of the Middle East / Central Asia. Where you can stay for a year as a tourist.Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/living-in-argentina/https://nomadflag.com/living-in-argentina/Argentina sits at the bottom of the world, far from any international flight hub, and embroiled in economic problems that sometimes make visitors nervous.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/taipei-digital-nomad/https://nomadflag.com/taipei-digital-nomad/I used to think of Taipei and Taiwan as an extension of China. In my ignorance (before I visited) I expected an island version of mainland China.Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/older-digital-nomads/https://nomadflag.com/older-digital-nomads/I used to think that the idea of travelling the world while working from a laptop was something one would quit by the age of 40.Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/best-travel-podcasts/https://nomadflag.com/best-travel-podcasts/There's no doubt that the popularity of podcasts has exploded in recent years. As it turns out, podcasts about travel work really well on this relatively new...Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/wanderlust-inspiring-reads-travel-books/https://nomadflag.com/wanderlust-inspiring-reads-travel-books/Looking for inspiration for your travels? Need a guide to foreign country that does more than list hotels and places to eat? Do you want to go deep into the ...Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/jordan-travel-guide/https://nomadflag.com/jordan-travel-guide/Jordan flies under the “next best travel destination” radar most of the time. The name might be familiar but it’s often heard in the context of Israel or goi...Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-vpn/https://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-vpn/If you travel and work online need a VPN. A Virtual Private Network service lets you securely connect to the internet by tunneling through the WiFi network.Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/queenstown-facts/https://nomadflag.com/queenstown-facts/Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. It's also one of best-known adventure destinations in the world.Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/tripit-review/https://nomadflag.com/tripit-review/Let's get straight into it. What does it do?Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/smart-travel-tips/https://nomadflag.com/smart-travel-tips/I've learned a few tricks from travelling and living overseas since I took my first solo travel trip in 1995.Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/begpackers/https://nomadflag.com/begpackers/The definition of _begpacker_ (beg-packer) is someone who attempts to save money by asking locals and other foreigners to fund their travels.Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/airbnb-alternatives/https://nomadflag.com/airbnb-alternatives/Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation rental websites and long-term rental booking platforms.Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/hipster-guide-dublin/https://nomadflag.com/hipster-guide-dublin/Dublin's metamorphosis over the past two decades is nothing short of astounding. From the influx of industrious Polish immigrants to the vibrant Brazilians, ...Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/best-cafe-bangkok/https://nomadflag.com/best-cafe-bangkok/After a year and a half of living and working as a digital nomad in Bangkok, my curated list of the best coffee shops in Bangkok for working should help othe...Sat, 15 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/irish-in-argentina/https://nomadflag.com/irish-in-argentina/Argentina has the world's 5th biggest population of Irish descendants, a fact I didn't know until I visited the country.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-philippines/https://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad-philippines/Internet connectivity is one of the worst in South East Asia. Don’t expect to stream videos, upload important files, or do anything you're used to doing in o...Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad/https://nomadflag.com/digital-nomad/_A digital nomad is someone who desires the freedom to live and work around the world and uses technology to make this desire a reality._Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/violet-jessop/https://nomadflag.com/violet-jessop/Jessop is mostly remembered for surviving the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the HMHS Britannic.Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/language-learning-tools/https://nomadflag.com/language-learning-tools/Learning a new language opens the doors to new experiences, new cultures, and a new way of thinking. Learning a second language will change your life.Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/admiral-william-brown/https://nomadflag.com/admiral-william-brown/Guillermo Brown, born William Brown, is probably the most well-known Irish person to have made a name for himself in Latin America.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/che-guevaras-irish-roots/https://nomadflag.com/che-guevaras-irish-roots/Che Guevara’s major influence was felt in the mid-1950s in Latin America. However, his family came to this part of the world much earlier and for very specif...Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/medical-services-hospitals-argentina/https://nomadflag.com/medical-services-hospitals-argentina/Argentina's doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff are highly-educated professionals that work to a very high standard.Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/chrome-extensions-travel/https://nomadflag.com/chrome-extensions-travel/Most of us book flights, research trips, and pay for hotels using Chrome on desktop or mobile devices. Chrome is the most popular web browser on the planet.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/pamukkale/https://nomadflag.com/pamukkale/Pamukkale is the location of Turkey's beautiful & health-giving limestone hot springs, one of the country's top tourist attractions.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/bogota-vs-medellin/https://nomadflag.com/bogota-vs-medellin/Comparing Bogotá with Medellín, the two biggest cities in Colombia, is bound to ruffle some feathers.Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/ephesus-turkey/https://nomadflag.com/ephesus-turkey/Planning a trip to Turkey? Interested in history and ancient architecture? Are you looking for an interesting day excursion combined with a history and cultu...Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/thailand-visa-thai-embassy-taipei/https://nomadflag.com/thailand-visa-thai-embassy-taipei/Looking for a great new destination for a Thai visa run? Run out of ideas for a short trip to get another 60-day tourist visa? Spending time in Thailand but ...Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/bangkok-vs-hanoi/https://nomadflag.com/bangkok-vs-hanoi/Thailand's capital, Bangkok, and the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, are two popular destinations in South East Asia.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://nomadflag.com/kusadasi-to-samos-day-trip/https://nomadflag.com/kusadasi-to-samos-day-trip/Kusadasi is a busy cruise ship destination and ferries from all over the Mediterranean and further afield arrive and leave daily.Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT