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Summer Party Ideas: How to Throw a Brazilian BBQ at Your House

Summer Party Ideas: How to Throw a Brazilian BBQ at Your House

Before summer ends and cooler temperatures begin to set in, you may be looking for some unique ways to make your summer barbecue party more exciting than the typical hot dogs, hamburgers and bud light menu.
Travel News: Sex in the Cockpit (No Pun Intended)

Travel News: Sex in the Cockpit (No Pun Intended)

Becoming a member of the ‘mile high club’ is one thing but earning your ‘mile high’ stripes  while working as a flight attendant or a pilot could be hazardous. Using the cockpit for your romantic backdrop and taking pictures of the whole shebang- well that’s just plain stupid. Believe it or not, that’s what happened...
Nomadik Sounds: Brazilian Singer Maria Gadu's Hit Single "Shimbalaiê"

Nomadik Sounds: Brazilian Singer Maria Gadu’s Hit Single “Shimbalaiê”

Armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice as sultry as her homeland of Brazil, singer Maria Gadu is quickly becoming an international superstar.
What Makes German Beer So Damn Good?!?

What Makes German Beer So Damn Good?!?

It’s a question that has baffled travelers for decades. Why is German beer so deliriously delicious, incredibly thirst-quenching  and unbelievably satisfying? No, opium is not the main ingredient. Allow me to explain our addiction to ’Deutsches Bier’.      
A Lil' Parisian Street Fashion

A Lil’ Parisian Street Fashion

Take a stroll through the streets of the ‘fashion capital of the world’ for some urban fashion inspiration. All photos courtesy of StreetPeeper.com                              
Travel Inspiration: How You Can Help East Africa

Travel Inspiration: How You Can Help East Africa

Part of what it means to be ‘nomadik’ is understanding that our basic needs (food, water, shelter etc.) can be a luxury to people in different parts of the world.If you have ever traveled to a third-world country, you understand first-hand how lucky you are on a daily basis. Poverty can be a tough situation to...
Nomadik Coping: 5 Ways to Overcome In-Between Travel Depression

Nomadik Coping: 5 Ways to Overcome In-Between Travel Depression

Being ‘nomadik’ isn’t easy. We are consumed with thinking, planning or taking o some kind of trip to some far corner of the world. But what do you do when there are no trips in the near future? Or when your funds are low or your job won’t give you enough time off? Instead of...
Travel Comedy: Do You Speak English?

Travel Comedy: Do You Speak English?

We love to post funny travel videos, especially the ones that poke fun of common stereotypes. Watch this video of a comedian, posing as an American tourist in England.  Hilarious!          
Food Fight!!! Spain's Tomatina Festival

Food Fight!!! Spain’s Tomatina Festival

Every adult loves festivals where it’s okay to live out never-realized childhood fantasies. One fantasy that comes to mind is a good food fight. The advantage of participating in this messy food fight is that it’s actually good for your skin and the laughter is even better for your health. So if you are experiencing...
5 Less-Traditional Study Abroad Destinations that are Rising Faster than Europe

5 Less-Traditional Study Abroad Destinations that are Rising Faster than Europe

Nearly 300,000 US students study abroad every year with the vast majority choosing traditional destinations like United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy. But according to the 2010 Institute of International Education annual report on study abroad statistics, Western Europe is receiving much less attention from study abroad bound students, with declines as much as...
Music: Sak Noel Takes Us Through Barcelona with Top International Song 'Loca People'

Music: Sak Noel Takes Us Through Barcelona with Top International Song ‘Loca People’

Spanish DJ Sak Noel’s new song ‘Loca People’ has been nothing short of an international music sensation. With almost 23 million views on YouTube, you could be in any club in the world and find yourself dancing to this song. The video takes you through the party town of Barcelona, Spain and winds up at...
Deutsch Language Lesson: 5 Words in German that DO NOT Mean What You Think They Mean

Deutsch Language Lesson: 5 Words in German that DO NOT Mean What You Think They Mean

Learning a new language can be one of the most exciting aspects of traveling. While learning a few new phrases can help you make new friends and not be the annoying tourist who expects the whole world to speak fluent English, what you don’t want to do is make the embarrassing mistake of assuming that...