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Travel Wear and Gear: Warmest Winter Clothing
The Best and Warmest Winter Gear for 2016 Ice Bugs offer traction on ice, and can be lifesavers! Skiing in Vermont! By Andy Christian Castillo Here at GoNOMAD, we don’t always follow the beaten path....
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West Sweden: Rainy charm on Vrångö Island
Strolling on the wet coast of West Sweden. Andy Castillo photos. By Andy Christian Castillo Brianna enjoys fika before taking the ferry out to the islands. Orange tile roofs of coastal houses stand...
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Gothenburg, Sweden: Deep in Volvo Land
Iconic blue streetcars in Gothenburg, Sweden. Andy Castillo photos. By Andy Christian Castillo Brianna and Andy outside the factory. An explosion of sparks rained down, fizzling out on the concrete...
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West Sweden: Paddling through Dalsland
We hiked up to an overlook at Dalsland Activity Center, before staying the night in a tipi tent. By Andy Christian Castillo Paddling through pristine lakes in Dalsland, on Sweden’s West Coast. “All...
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A Guide to West Sweden
Written by Andy Christian Castillo Sunset in Fjallbacka, West Sweden. Guide and Photos by Andy Christian Castillo The coast of West Sweden is a throwback to a quieter time forgotten by most of the...
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Iceland: December’s Forlorn Landscape
Written by Andy Christian Castillo Bubbling volcanic vats at Geysir in Iceland. Photos by Andy Christian Castillo. By Andy Christian Castillo A waterfall off the side of the road not far from Geysir in...
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Tenerife: Discovering the Adventurous Side
Written by Andy Christian Castillo Punta de Teno, a mountainous region in Tenerife. Adventure Hiking in the Canary Islands The journey up into the mountains followed a winding, narrow trail,...
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Dingle, Ireland: Forgotten Desolation
Written by Andy Christian Castillo Sheep on a hillside on the Dingle Peninsula. Dingle Ireland, where the terrible potato famine is still recalled By Andrew Castillo Heavy is the ground that carries...
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Dingle, Ireland: Greener than St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Andy Christian Castillo The author, Andy Castillo, taking pictures on the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. Image by Andres Dario Moral Neumane. Conor Pass on the Dingle Peninsula. All images...
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New Hampshire: Hiking The Franconia Ridge Loop
Written by Andy Christian Castillo The Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains. Andy Castillo photos. Hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains By Andy Christian Castillo A sign at the top of Little...
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Central Japan: Rich Culture and Breathtaking Beauty
Happy in love under umbrellas and Japanese maple trees on this dreary Wednesday afternoon walking on slick pavement along a bubbling river. Central Japan has a quiet, peaceful beauty that drips from...
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Romania and Bulgaria: Monasteries and History
Romania and Bulgaria: These two countries might not be at the top of the list for your next trip -- but they should be!
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New York: Experiences on a Greyhound Bus
United States: Starting in Massachusetts, Andy Castillo traveled by Greyhound bus around the United States. Here's a story about his experiences in New York.
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Congo: African Motorcycle Diaries
Travel Books: Spencer Conway circumnavigated the continent of Africa on a motorcycle. Here's an excerpt of the book he wrote about his travels.
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Maine: Culture through Craft Beer
Explorations of rural Maine towns lead to the discovery of some great local breweries including Funky Bow Brewing, Bigelow Brewing Co and Gneiss Brewing.
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Rockland, Maine: The Great Schooner Race
Every July 4th weekend at Penobscot Bay schooners arrive to compete in the Maine Windjammer Association’s annual Great Schooner Race.
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Russia: Moscow City Day Brings Out Revelers
Moscow City Day. Celebrating the 872nd birthday of the city of Moscow Russia with songs, dancers, scooters, festivities, and mirth all over the city.
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Moscow: Colorful Architecture Steeped in Military Tradition
Moscow's vibrant culture, beautiful architecture and rich traditions make it a great off-the-beaten-path destination for adventurous western travelers.
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Chefchaouen, Morocco: The Hashish Farmer’s Home
On an anniversary trip to Chefchaouen, Morocco, we encountered unexpected adventure when a seemingly friendly gardener turned out to be a marijuana farmer.
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Bus Travel is Booming
France should soon see a massive increase in bus transportation. A round-up of many different bus travel consolidators who make it easier to see Europe by bus.
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