Nomad Notions

• 5 Things to Do in Sydney 7 years ago This is a guest post by Olivia Bourke  Sydney is a beautiful city filled with many natural attractions, tourist hot spots and amazing views. Whether you’re a Sydneysider with a free weekend, or a traveller looking to explore the best sights in Sydney, there’s a variety of fun things to do in...
• Incredible India: Trip Ideas for the Intrepid Traveler 7 years ago India holds a special place in my heart. For the past 3 years, I’ve journeyed there to study Ashtanga yoga with my guru, Sharath Jois. The yoga shala (sanskrit for home), is located in the city of Mysore, India. This last year, I was lucky enough to receive Sharathji’s blessing to share the...
• An Expat Returns: Life in the U.S. 7 years ago After 8 years of living abroad, I’ve finally made the move home. For Dom, he is still technically an expat, as he’s English. But, for the both of us, moving back to the U.S. means going back to a fast-paced lifestyle. Because as an expat, you are exempt from certain responsibilities. At home,...
• 5 Things You Should Know When Hiring a Car Abroad 7 years ago Hey all! There are many places to travel in the world that don’t require you to rent a car. Take for example Tokyo or Taipei, where you can rely on public transportation, as it is very efficient and cost effective. But in other places it can be more convenient (and sometimes necessary) to rent...
• Oomph: Kaohsiung's First Cold -Pressed Juicery 8 years ago When I last lived in Kaohsiung I remember wishing there was a place to buy cold-pressed juice. You can imagine how stoked I was when I discovered there is now a company that delivers cold-pressed juice straight to your door! Kaohsiung has certainly become quite sophisticated in a short period of...

• The Perks of Working Abroad Working Abroad Streets of TaipeiThe unemployment rate is 7.5% in the United States, 7.8% in England, and a whopping 14% in Ireland. In many countries, it’s the same sad tune. But this article is not about the politics of the situation, or who is to blame. This...
• Top 20 Reasons I Prefer Teaching in Taiwan Over Honduras Expat Blog Awards 2013 This past year I have been living and teaching in Taiwan, which has proven to be a refreshing change of pace from the small village I lived in previously in Honduras.  And although comparing the two countries is like comparing a cactus to a camel,...

This blog won the Silver Award for best expat blog in Taiwan!