Our Traveler's Newsletter to inspire and entertain you.. December 2017

GoNOMAD's Travels: Devon and Bristol, England

Above: The English Channel at Seaton, climbing the SS Great Britain in Bristol, actors and ferry men, and Lucy in Sidmouth. Max Hartshorne photos.

Last month we explored the towns of Seaton and Sidmouth, in Devon along the southern coast of England. Then on to Bristol, the exciting city with a great seafaring tradition that's being remade into an arts and culture center.

New Travel Articles Published on GoNOMAD...

Ibiza: More Than Just A Party Island

Despite its over-the-top party reputation, the island of Ibiza has plenty more to offer than just its rakish nightlife. With over 200 kilometers of coastline, there is nature and history waiting to be explored around every corner.

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Bristol, England: A Seafaring City Looks Forward and Back

Located in southwest England, today Bristol is England’s eighth-largest city and its a popular ‘city-break’ destination for people all over Europe. The city’s 445,000 residents are diverse, and like in many British cities, immigrants have made their mark here. READ MORE

Menorca on Horseback

There’s a trail that circumnavigates a small Mediterranean Island off the coast of Spain and it is a traveler’s dream.

Whether you prefer trekking on your own or being guided by an expert, the 116-mile Cami de Cavalls offers weeks of travel through every geographic pocket of Menorca. READ MORE



Naples: The Holiday Tradition of Presepe

Every year, on December 8, Italian families in Naples continue their tradition of presepi, the elaborate Nativity manger scenes that are passed down through generations.

A presepe, which literally translates as “in front of the crib,” has been part of an Italian Christmas since the 16th century. But nobody does it like Naples.

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Ireland’s Wonderful Wild Atlantic Way

They call it the Wild Atlantic Way, a seaside roadway that follows Ireland’s jagged west coast for 25oo kilometers, all the way from the Haven Coast in the south to Derry up in The Republic of Northern Ireland. READ MORE

Mexico City’s Rich Tapestry Awaits: Don’t Be Afraid!

Mexico City had always fascinated us, but reports of violence and crime had deterred us. Until the New York Times anointed Mexico City the # 1 travel destination in the world (2016).

We just returned after a memorable eight-day adventure in Mexico. Our safety concerns, though well-founded, were manageable with commonsense precautions. READ MORE