There are undoubtedly a great number of people who have, or at least will at some point in the future fantasise about the idea of a nomadic travellers life style. Not all of those people will seriously consider the idea, for some it will be a passing phase and for others it will simply seem like an unachievable dream. But for those who simply put it out of mind due to what seems like the unlikely nature of ...

My recent backpacking adventure through South America opened my eyes to a new way of life and has truly changed my focus moving forward. Aside from changing the way I plan to travel in the future (slower, with purpose), the experience has inspired me to write about my travels in hopes of making a positive impact on less fortunate places. I guess you could say the trip really started two years prior to landi ...

We leave the tranquility of Battambang in Cambodia for the touristy Siem Reap. Coming from the suburbs into town, it soon becomes clear that not only penniless backpackers or travelers come to these part of the world: 5 star hotels and resorts line the streets, with spas and everything you need for a perfect all-inclusive holiday. Fortunately, there are low-budget accommodation as well, where you can find a ...

Travel Diary - Cristina's an italian free spirit who is currently travelling solo around South America for several months covering Colombia, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Below is a snippet from her travel diary which which includes some great insight into her feelings, thoughts and reactions to the first part of  her adventure which started in Colombia. [hr] I'd been waiting a long time to take this a ...

A short video made by us @ Thinking Nomads documenting New Year's celebrations of 2010 in Ecuador: a simple local parade or carnival that entertained hundreds of people in the streets of Atuntaqui for hours. Check it out. ...

Deciding to go back to Iceland at the beginning of December is something you shouldn't think about too much, else you won't ever do it!!! But once the decision is made, you step out of the plane and you see all that white around you,  you are the happiest person in the world. Landing in Iceland is like landing on the moon, that's what they say. Well, in December it's like landing on another planet. The day ...

Three times around the world: Gap Year The first ever RTW with no money or luggage First ever Interactive RTW Tour It's always a pleasure to know and meet other travellers, especially when it comes to people who have turned their hobby into a business just like Matteo Pennacchi, creator of www.aroundtheworldtours.com Italian by birth, Matteo moved to South Africa when he was only two months old. Since then ...

This was the first reaction from friends and relatives, at the news of our trip to Cambodia. Cambodia is a mysterious country, fascinating and still a little rough round the edges and mass tourism hasn't quite invaded yet! With the exception of the gigantic Angkor Wat temple complex and cities like Sean Reap and Phnom Penh. Up until recently, Cambodia was an off-limits destination; due to the danger of land ...