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Nomad Rick's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming Yellowstone National Park is simply massive. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, the park has grizzly bears, wolves, bison, elk and two-thirds of the world's geysers. Top on the list of attractions is Old Faithful Geyser. With stunning views, one can truly enjoy the work of mother nature. Ya Mule! Backpacking in Siena, Italy Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy. Xcaret, Mexico – Back To Nature or Maybe Not Xcaret is located roughly 45 minutes south of Cancun, Mexico. The park is advertised as an ecological and archaeological Disneyland. While there is a definite back to nature feel to the place, it is expensive and crowded with more than a slight overtone of commercialism. Writing and Walking – Beating Writer’s Block Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk. Writing and Walking - Beating Writer's Block Writing and walking are a seemingly odd mix of topics for an article, but they go well together. Particularly if you write during breaks in your walk. World Series In Russia As we watched the Astros choke or White Sox perform valiantly depending on your point of view, I was reminded of my baseball experience in Russia. Wat Doi Suthep, Chang Mai - A Not So Spiritual Journey The Buddhist Temples in Thailand are simply impressive. This is particularly true of Wat Doi Suthep, the mountain temple outside Chang Mai. Visiting Alaska – The Domain of Mother Nature These days, it seems like humans are everywhere. Finding an adventure is outright impossible. A visit to Alaska, however, will convince you there is still open space in the world. Varanasi, India - The City of Death Travel to the city of Varanasi and you will travel back in time. No other city in India will impact you more than ancient Varanasi. Unique Travel Destinations If you love traveling, you will soon reach a point where you get tired of the usual travel destinations and tourist traps. Yes, some things need to be seen, but unique destinations will soon top your list of things to see. Understanding Fly Fishing Targets On Flowing Water When it comes to fly fishing, the jargon can get a bit overwhelming if you let it. Here’s the plain English scoop on some common terms used. Tying Fly Fishing Flies – The Frankenstein Fly You can buy flies for fly fishing, but you’ll want to tie your own at some point. Undoubtedly, your first fly will be the Frankenstein Fly. Trinidad Bird Watching Part of the Trinidad and Tobago Island grouping, Trinidad offers excelling birding opportunities. In fact, there are more than a few excellent guided options available. Travel to Romantic Asian Locations Asia is one the more visually stunning areas in the world. If you are looking for romance, here are some top-notch destinations. Travel to Italy - Rome and Venice Where does one begin to start when discussing Italy. Well, if you intend to travel there, Rome and Venice are good places to start. Travel Journals - Preserve Your Travel Experiences Traveling is a great way to escape the rat race and experience new cultures and places. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a travel journal for your trips. Travel Journals - How To Keep A Travel Journal It goes without saying that memories of trips and vacations fade with time. If you learn how to keep a travel journal, this need not be the case. Travel Guidebooks - The Horror Section Travel guidebooks are like bibles for most travelers and sources of information salvation in a tight spot. Just try to avoid the horror section. Things to See in Venezuela If you are thinking of heading to South America, Venezuela is a country that should be on your list. Despite what you read in the media, there is little unrest and you should be fine as long as you use common sense. Things To See In Malaysia If you are planning on taking a vacation in the near future, I recommend that you travel to Malaysia. Malaysia is a beautiful place to really enjoy yourself. There are plenty of places that you can visit while you are there if you are traveling to site-see. If you prefer to just relax, there are plenty of places devoted to that past time as well. The Ultimate Traveler's Day Dream Come True More than a few times, I’ve caught myself sitting at work day dreaming about dropping everything and just jumping on a plane. In October of 2003, I did just that. The Secret To Keeping Kids Interested on Family Vacations Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do you keep kids interested and busy during the down times? Have them keep journals of the trips and their impressions. The Oregon Trail – Beginning in Arrow Rock, Missouri The Oregon Trail holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Thousands of pioneers used the trail to populate the middle and western parts of the country in the 19th century. The Oregon Trail - Beginning in Arrow Rock, Missouri The Oregon Trail holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Thousands of pioneers used the trail to populate the middle and western parts of the country in the 19th century. The One That Got Away on the Green River Fly fishing can be a surreal experience mending the soul of any person. That is, until you have to deal with the one that got away! The Mean and Nasty Northern Pike Fly fishing on rivers and lakes is often portrayed as a communal zen moment in nature. Seek out the Northern Pike, however, and you are in for anything but a peaceful time. The Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival in Utah Coming up on its eighth year, the Great Salt Lake Bird Watching Festival is good get away for birders. Of course, a chance to visit Salt Lake City isn’t so bad either. The Ecotourism Revolution In the last 20 years, our understanding and appreciation of the environment and impact we have on it has increased dramatically. Mixed in with a healthy dash of capitalism, this has led to the ecotourism revolution. The Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival – Bird Watching Alaska Style Held in Cordova, Alaska, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival is a bird watcher’s dream come true. Hundreds of thousands birds migrate to the delta for your sighting pleasure. The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids Rafting the river rapids is a major adrenaline rush. If you are going to hit the rapids, you need to know some of the basic language thrown around in the sport. Thailand - The Land of Smiles and Cheap Travel Thailand is known as the land of smiles, which is amazing considering the traffic jams in Bangkok. For budget travelers, Thailand simply can’t beat on price alone. Thailand - Chang Mai and the Night Market Chang Mai is the largest city in the north of Thailand and well worth a trip. In many ways, Chang Mai is similar to Bangkok, but without the mass of people. Taking Fly Fishing To The Next Level Once you catch the bug, fly fishing will become more than something to do every so once in a while. When this happens, it is time to take your fly fishing to the next level. Switzerland - Interlaken, Zurich, St. Moritz and Geneva Switzerland is the land of skiing, chocolate and very private banking. Ah, but there is so much more to experience in the land of neutrality. Sweden Travel - Stockholm and Karlskrona Known as the land of Vikings, Sweden is actually an odd mix of cosmopolitan cities and vast stretches of wide-open spaces. For budget travelers, Sweden is a bit expensive. Student Travel – Backpacking In Europe For the fortunate few, life isn’t complete without a backpacking trip through Europe. This right of passage is believed to further the maturation process of college students, according to sociologists. Of course, others have opined that copious amounts of alcohol, sun and Amsterdam have something to do with it. Regardless of your purpose, you still have to figure out what to take. Student Travel - Backpacking In Europe For the fortunate few, life isn’t complete without a backpacking trip through Europe. This right of passage is believed to further the maturation process of college students according to sociologists. Of course, others have opined that copious amounts of alcohol, sun and Amsterdam have something to do with it. Regardless of your purpose, you still have to figure out what to take. Staying in Barcelona for Extended Periods If you have every visited Barcelona, you know it is a place best experienced over a few months instead of a few days. Fortunately, the people of Barcelona know it as well. Some Practical Tips on Packing For Your Trip Every year, millions of people take a break from the rat race by taking a trip. Unfortunately, most people pack much of the rat race and take it along with them! Siena, Italy - Medieval Life and Horse Racing Italy has many well-known travel destinations such as Rome. Less publicized destinations such as Siena are even better. Siberian Bus Rides – Getting Funky With Your Bad Self Living in Siberia for a year allowed me to experience things I never would have in San Diego. Getting funky with your bad self on Siberian bus rides was one such thing. Siberia, Russia, Part 9 – Chita After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the last stage of the seven-day trip to get there. Siberia, Russia, Part 8 – The Slow Train After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Siberia, Russia, Part 7 – The Trans-Siberian Railway After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk. Siberia, Russia Part 6 – When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovsk Train Station In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Siberia, Russia Part 5 – Khabarovsk and a Little Russian In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 4 – Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 3 – Communist Planes and Defining “Fluent” In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 3 – Communist Planes and Defining Fluent In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 2 – Where Are We and What Day Is It? Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was going to take to get to the city of Chita in Siberia. The combination of a vodka hangover, three flights, one train ride and a jump over the international date line didn’t help. At first glance, it looked like a total of two days, which wasn’t bad for going to the other side of the earth. Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I Come! “You must really hate this job.” That’s what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored and looking for something that would be completely and utterly new. Whether it was sunstroke or a developing tolerance to margaritas, San Diego just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Heck, I hadn’t even gone to the beach in nine months and it was only a few blocks away. Time to rediscover a zest for life. Save Up Those Frequent Flyer Miles And Go To Space It would appear that we now have three new planets in the solar system. If you save up a lot of frequent flyer miles, you may be able to go where no man has before with them. San Diego Beaches San Diego is offered up as a great destination for people looking to take a vacation on the beach. Here are some recommendations on San Diego beaches from a local. San Diego Beach Hikes – Cardiff to Carlsbad San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the average home price being around $500,000, they better be interesting! San Diego Beach Hikes - Cardiff to Carlsbad San Diego offers a bevy of interesting hikes. With the average home price being around $500,000, they better be interesting! Russian Thanksgiving Dinner – Mystery Ingredients Living for a year in Siberia was bound to results in a few laughs. There was no funnier time than my effort to celebrate Thanksgiving. Russian Romance – I Love You Romance and Russia, the two words just go together. Unless, of course, you are trying to speak in Russian. Russia Travel Visa – Vodka and Old Friends If you think getting a visa to travel to Russia is difficult, you should try getting one to travel around the country. Living in Russia, I needed just such a Russia travel visa to go to a human rights conference. Ironic, eh? Romania - Bucharest, Dracula and Transylvania Mention Romania and people immediately think of Dracula and a mid-evil country. Recovering from years of economic misery, Romania is quickly becoming the hidden jewel of Eastern Europe. Rock Climbing Jargon If you are looking for an inexpensive extreme sport that is pure adrenaline and addicting, rock climbing may be just what you need. When you start out, you are going to need to know some of the following lingo. Riviera Maya, Mexico – Paradise Defined The Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast was a secret getaway to paradise for many years. No longer. Now it is considered one of the finest beach areas in the world. Rafting The River of No Return Whitewater rafting is simply a blast, pun intended. This brings us to the river of no return, an excellent challenge in Idaho. Preserving Your Fishing Experiences The more you fish, the happier you are. So goes the saying. While few of us would dispute this notion, it often helps to keep a record of your fishing exploits to preserve your experiences. Portugal - Lisbon, Algarve and Lagos On the southwestern tip of continental Europe, Portugal is an old school country. In this article, we take a look at Lisbon, Lagos and the Algarve. Playing Chess in Russia – The Agony of Victory Russians have a thing for chess and, frankly, are very good at it. Being from San Diego, I thought chess was something you put photo albums in. Peter the Great's Summer Palace – St. Petersburg, Russia During the communist reign in Russia, architectural styles could best be described as bland. Fortunately, the summer palace of Peter the Great wasn’t affected. Packing Your Backpack for Europe Nothing beats backpacking in Europe if you get the opportunity. So, you probably want to know what to pack for Europe. Pacific Crest Trail – History and Hiking It The Pacific Crest Trail runs over the mountain ranges dividing the west coast and the rest of the nation. There is a lot of history tied to the trail and it offers great hiking. Pacific Crest Trail – Critter Problems Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a must for serious hikers on the west coast and through much of the world. While it can be great, you need to keep an eye out for potential critter problems. Pacific Crest Trail - History and Hiking It The Pacific Crest Trail runs over the mountain ranges dividing the west coast and the rest of the nation. There is a lot of history tied to the trail and it offers great hiking. Pacific Crest Trail - Critter Problems Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a must for serious hikers on the west coast and through much of the world. While it can be great, you need to keep an eye out for potential critter problems. Only in Russia – Tinda While living in Siberia for a year, I agreed to speak at a human rights conference. Only in Russia will you find a place like Tinda, a city we stopped in on our way. Olympic National Park - Washington If you love the color green, Olympic National Park is for you. With plenty of rain throughout the year, the park is in a constant state of insanely beautiful green. It contains 922,651 acres including glacier-capped mountains, 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old growth and temperate rain forest. There are over 1,100 species of native plants, 300 species of birds and 70 species of mammals. My personal favorites are the waterfalls, which fall from cliff faces into pools of crystal clear water. Olympic National Park - Green As Can Be If you love the color green, Olympic National Park is for you. Located in the State of Washington, this park is simply beautiful. Old Spanish Charm - Valencia, Granada and Seville Much of Spain has undergone a modernization effort. Fortunately, cities such as Valencia, Granada and Seville retain much of their old world charm. North Spain - Santander, Zaragoza and Vigo Madrid and the attractions of southern Spain tend to get all of the attention. In the northern part of the country, Santander, Zargoza and Vigo are hidden gems. Nearly Broke in Nice, France I had been backpacking for three months around Europe and had reached my final destination of Nice. Too bad I had 10 days till my flight home and I was nearly broke! National Parks – Get Out of Your Car! The national park system in the United States is full of beauty and surprises. Still, you’ll be wondering if they’re worth it when you run into the crowds of other visitors. Mumbai (Bombay), India - Getting In Touch With Your Fellow Man India is one of the most populous nations in the world. The city of Mumbai, better known as Bombay, carries this notion to ridiculous ends. Mountain Climbing - Preserve Your Experiences Mountain climbing is a great way to escape the rat race and be one with nature. Alas, your mountain climbing experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a mountain climbing journal for your adventures. Monte Carlo - Paradise of a Different Sort Monte Carlo is the city of glitz and over the top indulgence. I had to see it for at least a day trip and ended up finding my food paradise. Monaco - The Wealthy Conclave of Europe Perched over the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco is a picturesque country. With very high prices, most travelers can only afford to spend one day in this conclave for the rich. Mexico Beaches – Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel Mexico has beautiful beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean. In this article, we look at two hot spots on the east coast – Playa del Carmen and Cozumel Mexico Beaches – Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco Mexico beaches come in all shapes and sizes. Two of the most famous areas are Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco. Mexico Beaches - Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada With shores on two oceans, Mexico is a beach lover’s paradise. Here’s a primer on two of the beach areas, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada Margaret Island – Paradise in Budapest The Danube River runs through the center of Budapest in Hungary. In the middle of the city chaos lays an oasis of tranquility, Margaret Island. Malaysian Holidays For Your Travel Itinerary Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a hidden gem for those willing to try something new. One of the best ways to experience the culture is to attend one of the many Malaysian holiday celebrations. Making Your Kids Slow Down and Think My, how childhood has changed. Whereas most kids grew up spending time outdoors playing sports and such, today it is all about instant gratification. Lost in Lagos, Portugal Lagos is a small town in Portugal built on a large hill overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean. While its old world charm is evident during the day, it can be a real pain at night. Loincloths and Tenderizing at a Budapest Spa The Gellert Hotel Spa is renowned as the ultimate spa destination in Hungary. Here’s a first hand account of the Gellert experience. Living In Siberia – Lenin's Revenge In 1999, I moved to Chita, a city in Siberia, Russia to teach for a year. After seven days of planes, trains and, well, more trains, I was ready to experience Chita in all its glory. Lagos, Portugal - Casa Rosa and Joe's Garage If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go. Ko Chang, Thailand - Water Festival of Loi Kathong Thailand is a land of enchanting and exotic tastes for foreign visitors as I was to learn when I experienced the Water Festival of Loi Kathong on the island of Ko Chang. Khmer Rouge Prison 21 - The Chilling High School In Phnom Pehn, Cambodia Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself. Kenai Fjords National Park - Stunning Views Every once in a while, Mother Nature produces a masterpiece that simply leaves you breathless. Kenai Fjords National Park is one such masterpiece. Joshua Tree – Hiking Ryan Mountain With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Joshua Tree - Hiking Ryan Mountain With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park. Jam Band Writing Journals - Track Your Shows Following jam bands is a blast because of the music, places you see and cool people you meet. Jam band journals are great ways to keep track of your shows. Italy - Naples and Sorrento Italy is really two countries in one with the wealthy, historic north dominating. To get a taste of the south, Naples and Sorrento are your destinations. Italy - Milan and Pisa When visiting Italy, it seems every destination has enough historical sites to keep you busy for a month. Oddly, Milan and Pisa don’t fall into this category. 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