Posted by Nordic Nomad on Oct 13th, 2011 | 0 comments 
You’ve saved up enough money, bought the plane tickets, planned your travel route and done the preparations. There is only one thing left to do – pack your backpack! But what exactly do you bring? How much clothes do you need? Where should you keep your valuables? How big should your backpack be? In this post I will explain how I packed my backpack when I traveled internationally....
Posted by Tandu Ry on Aug 20th, 2011 | 1 comment
Arriving in Mulu National Park on Febuary 3rd 2010, with a celebratory bottle of Tanduay in hand, I quickly set about claiming a bed in the massive dorm and went out looking for other travelers willing to discuss tales of their time in Mulu over a few glasses of my favorite Filipino rum. It didn’t take long.
Simon, a Norwegian, was soon a close exploring companion in this massive UNESCO World...
Posted by Nordic Nomad on May 31st, 2011 | 4 comments
Couchsurfing is one of the most popular hospitality websites on the net. Users sign up and create a profile, and then they can host travelers in their own home, or “surf” other people’s couches. I’ve been using Couchsurfing for four months while traveling, and even though my experience is limited, I want to give my opinion on the project. I signed up for Couchsurfing...
