TRAVEL GUIDES, TIPS & IN-DEPTH DESTINATION ITINERARIES FROM ASIA AND NORWAY SINCE 2014
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Hi! We’re Maria & Espen, two Norwegian explorers, and the founders of Nerd Nomads; a travel blog focused on adventure travel and epic experiences. We left our careers in IT to travel the world, and thirty countries later we are still exploring. Read our story…
Since Nerd Nomads was born in 2014, our guides and articles, have helped thousands of readers get started on their own travel adventures. Follow along and get started on yours!
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The ancient temples of Petra in Indiana Jones, the tropical island paradise of The Beach, or the deserts of Lawrence of Arabia. Growing up we dreamt of seeing these kinds of wonders ourselves. One day we packed our bags and set out to transform our cinematic inspiration into real adventures. Thirty countries later and we are still exploring. – Maria & Espen
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Discover what makes Ahangama so popular, with our complete guide to Sri Lanka’s hippest beach destination. Everything you need to know to plan your trip including the best beaches, top sights, the best restaurants and cafes, and our favorite places to stay.
Koh Chang, Thailand’s third largest island, has lots of hotels and places to stay on any budget, from affordable guesthouses to luxury getaways. However, choosing the right place to stay in in Koh Chang can feel quite overwhelming as the island has many beaches. In this guide on where to stay in Koh Chang, we reveal our favorite beaches along with all the great hotels and guesthouses we discovered along our way.
Koh Chang is Thailands third largest island and has become one of our favorite tropical islands. With its laid back pace and mix of developed and rural areas, this is an island where it is still possible to escape the crowds. Discover all about Koh Chang including our favorite beaches, things to do, hotels, and restaurants.
On top of Mount Koya lies Koyasan, one of Japan’s most sacred sites. With more than 200.000 grave monuments and 117 temples to explore, visiting Koyasan is a truly unique experience. In this Koyasan travel guide, we reveal why Koyasan should be on your Japan Itinerary, our experience staying with the monks at a Buddhist temple, what to see and do, as well as practical information on how to get there. In short, everything you need to know to plan your Koyasan trip.
Are you planning a trip to Lofoten and are wondering where to stay in the Lofoten Islands? Here we give you a complete guide to what we think are the best places to stay in Lofoten, with our 10 favorite Lofoten hotels and rorbuer. We hope this where-to-stay guide to Lofoten can help you plan your Lofoten trip.
The Lofoten Islands, widely considered among the world’s natural wonders, are brimming with sights, tours, experiences, and activities. These islands are practically in our backyard, and in this guide, we give you our insider tips to Norway’s hottest holiday destination! Discover 41 amazing things to do, including fjord cruises, spectacular hikes, cozy fishing villages, organic farms, world-class seafood, chick cafes, shops and resultants, endless white sandy beaches, and much more.
