GoNOMAD's Travels: Washington DC

We're just back from Washington DC, where we mingled with thousands of travel pros at IPW and got a chance to paddle the Potomac and party late in Georgetown. What an exciting city the capital has become!

Above: Paddling the Potomac River, Ben's Hot Chile Bowl, paddleboats on the Tidal Basin

Mexico’s Real Xel-Ha, Not the Amusement Park Across the Street

Rushing towards Xel-Ha Park, cars and buses drive by the small sign for Xel-Ha Ruins without a second glance. Trying to deal with traffic, we almost miss it, as well. Only the fact that we know where it is makes us look for it. The old, dirt parking lot is empty, we are the only visitors here. It is so pleasant to feel the breeze, listen to the birds, and even take the time to chat with the caretakers.

Japan: Meeting the Famous Divers of Toba

The ama, or women free divers of Japan, may have seen their numbers dwindle from a peak of over 10,000 to under 2000 today but those that remain in this challenging and at times life-threatening occupation wouldn’t choose to do anything else. READ MORE

Guilin, China’s Most Popular Southern Destination

A Song dynasty (960-1279) governor of Guangxi, Wang Zhenggong described Guilin’s river and hills as ‘the best in the realm’ and in modern times they have become synonymous with an idea of Chinese landscape beauty. READ MORE

What’s New and Exciting in New York City

With the biggest Ferris Wheel in the world, the largest construction project at Hudson Yards, and every airport being modernized, oh, and add in the new NFL Experience, Gulliver's Gate and new water taxis, the city is primed to increase its visitors in 2017. READ MORE

England: Celebrating the End of WWII in East Anglia

It was like arriving at Valley Forge and being surrounded by Redcoats impersonating Colonials. But the reenactment wasn’t just cosplaying. It’s part of a heartfelt salute to the U.S. Eighth Air Force, which flew thousands of bombing missions from here into Nazi Germany during World War II. READ MORE

Poland: Freedom and Prosperity in the 21st Century

Warsaw is itself a dream city: beautiful parks everywhere like the Lazienki Park with peacocks and pheasants wandering around, the Saxon Garden, with more than 100 species of trees, and the spacious Krasinski Palace Garden with its imposing statue of King John III Sobieski, who saved Europe from a Turkish invasion in 1683. READ MORE

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