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World Nomads' iPad App, 'Ask a Nomad,' Opens Doors to New Experiences
SYDNEY, July 12, 2011 — WorldNomads.com, http://www.worldnomads.com/, a global travel services company, announces an ingenious iPad app, Ask a Nomad, that allows you to tap into a global knowledge network to provide travel answers, inspiration and local assistance from other like-minded travelers around the world. Powered by the Travel Knowledge Network, a group of travel […]
SYDNEY, May 19, 2011 — WorldNomads.com, the travel services company that helps travelers stay safe on the road, announces that there is one month remaining until the close of its scholarship contest which an amateur videographer can use to jump-start a documentary filmmaking career. The winner will travel for seven days Sept. 3-9, 2011, under […]
Earthquake Safety for Travelers in Japan
SYDNEY, March 11, 2011 — A massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has hit Japan. At least 60 people are confirmed dead and hundreds are unaccounted for. The quake struck just under 400 kilometres (250 miles) northeast of Tokyo, the US Geological Survey said. It was followed by more than a dozen aftershocks, […]
SYDNEY, Jan. 25, 2011 — Rough Guides and active travel company BikeHike Adventures are accepting applications from aspiring travel writers to enter an essay contest themed around travel. The winning entrant can kick-start their travel writing career by going on an assignment with a Rough Guides author to Istanbul, Turkey. Candidates 18 and older can […]
Footprints Network Hits $1 Million Mark
SYDNEY, Oct. 7, 2010 — The Footprints Network, an online philanthropy program for eBusinesses, has just hit the one-million-dollar mark in micro-donations to help fund select worldwide charity projects. The Footprints Network is comprised of an alliance of online e-commerce companies collaborating to help bridge the gap between individual donors and various charity projects. Using […]
Mohamed Soliman Wins WorldNomads.com Travel Documentary Scholarship
PARKER, Colo., Aug. 18, 2010 — With over 178 quality entries submitted this year, Mohamed Soliman of Cairo emerged victorious as the winner of the 2010 WorldNomads.com Travel Documentary Scholarship. Documentaries were submitted from places like Africa, India, Alaska, South America, South East Asia and Papua New Guinea, but Soliman's piece on Northern Uganda touched […]
SYDNEY, Aug. 4, 2010 — World Nomads (http://www.worldnomads.com/), National Geographic Channel and JoJo's Adventures Bhutan are offering a budding photographer the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to the Kingdom of Bhutan. In addition to an all-expenses-paid assignment for a week in Bhutan, the qualifying candidate (minimum age 18 and […]
Last Chance to Apply for WorldNomads.com Travel Documentary Scholarship in the Amazon
One lucky winner can kick-start their film career by going on assignment into the Ecuadorian Amazon with documentary producer Trent O'Donnell and Gap Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip SYDNEY, July 20, 2010 — Aspiring documentary filmmakers can apply for a World Nomads' scholarship that will lead the recipient into the Ecuadorian jungle with documentary producer […]
WorldNomads.com Has Safety Advice for International Visitors to South Africa's World Cup
LITTLETON, Colo., June 9, 2010 — WorldNomads.com, a global travel services company, suggests easy-to-implement pre-departure and in-country health and safety guidelines if traveling to Soccer's World Cup in South Africa this June and July. Pre-Departure – Top 10 Medical Tips for Traveling to the World Cup Discuss health concerns with a medical doctor; update appropriate […]
Medical Tips for Traveling to the 2010 World Cup from WorldNomads.com
LITTLETON, Colo., June 2, 2010 — 1. Visit your doctor Visit your local doctor one month prior to your intended trip departure date. To discuss your travel plans, accommodation and potential health concerns or risks at your destination country. 2. Get your immunizations up to date Discuss with your doctor or a Travellers Medical and […]
One Lucky Winner Can Kick-Start Their Film Career by Going on Assignment Into the Ecuadorian Amazon with Documentary Producer Trent O'Donnell and Gap Adventures Founder Bruce Poon Tip SYDNEY, May 11, 2010 — Aspiring documentary filmmakers can apply for a World Nomads scholarship that will lead the recipient into the Ecuadorian jungle with documentary producer […]
Safe Water Tips for World Water Day from WorldNomads.com
PARKER, Colo., March 22, 2010 — In honor of World Water Day on March 22, WorldNomads.com wanted to educate travelers on water safety precautions overseas. Water is something most travelers take for granted until they step on a plane and head out into the developing world. Then they suddenly realize that this precious liquid so […]
Disturbing Trends for UK Travellers to Asia
LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 23, 2010 — WorldNomads.com, leading global travel insurance provider, has released claims data showing an alarming trend in injuries happening to their UK customers. Over 65% of all major claims submitted by UK travellers are for injuries occurring in Asia. North America was the next hotspot for claims at 25%. The primary […]
Tips on Charitable Giving and Avoiding Travel Scams from WorldNomads.com
LITTLETON, Colo., Jan. 26, 2010 — WorldNomads.com offers suggestions on how compassionate and generous individuals can avoid being scammed by those taking advantage of the tragedies of others, such as the recent devastation in Haiti. "Fortunately, in times of such unimaginable disaster there are generous individuals worldwide who want to contribute money and/or personal time […]
Computer Clicks Can Be Music to Ears of World's Poor and Less Fortunate
LITTLETON, Colo., Jan. 5, 2010 — A program called The Footprints Network aggregates thousands of consumer micro donations made while conducting online transactions in order to help fund community development projects that fight poverty worldwide. The global initiative was organized in 2004 by WorldNomads.com, a company that is setting the travel services industry bar for […]
Savvy Safety Tips for Less Stressful Holiday Travel from WorldNomads.com
LITTLETON, Colo., Dec. 21, 2009 — Wrapped presents, home addresses on luggage tags and tipsy travelers can rack up negative travel points and stress, especially during the holidays that count as some of the busiest travel days of the year. WorldNomads.com, the travel services company that's in the business of helping independent travelers stay safe […]
WorldNomads.com Announces Travel Documentary Scholarship to Vietnam
DENVER, May 18, 2009 — Budding documentary makers now have the opportunity to kick-start their career by going on assignment to Vietnam with producer Trent O'Donnell. Trekking with a team of 20 volunteer doctors who will be providing vital medical services, the winner of the scholarship will create their own travel documentary and have it […]
A 'Van-Tastic' Adventure Awaits Willing Travelers to Australia
LITTLETON, Colo., May 12, 2009 — Applications are now open for the "Van-Tastic Adventure," a competition designed for enthusiastic and adventurous travelers who are willing to tackle – and capture on video – one leg of an Australia-wide road trip. Leading online travel insurance company WorldNomads.com is offering seven teams of travellers the chance to […]
