New Bolivian Travel Restrictions
The Happy Nomad According to the Bolivian Government, a Danish tourist recently tested positive for yellow fever after visiting a jungle area in the far west of this landlocked Andean country. Due to...
View ArticleEcuador Mandatory Yellow Fever Vaccination
The Happy Nomad Due to the increased threat of a yellow fever outbreak in South America, Ecuador is now following Bolivia’s footsteps in creating new travel restrictions for travellers coming from...
View Article10 Movies That Will Give You a Serious Case of Wanderlust
The Happy Nomad We all know that movies are a great way to escape reality and travel to new places without leaving your couch. But we also know that it’s infinitely better to get out and really explore...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament Votes to End Visa-free Travel for U.S. Passport Holders
The Happy Nomad Today the European parliament has passed a nonbinding resolution that would prohibit visa-free travel for U.S. citizens to countries in the European Union. This decision comes in...
View ArticleHappy International Women’s Day!
The Happy Nomad Today is a day to stop and take notice of all of the incredible actions and marvellous strength of the women in your life, your community, around the globe, and throughout history. It’s...
View Article10 Mexico City Museums that Should Be On Your Bucket List
The Happy Nomad It’s been said that Mexico City has the most museums of any city in the world, and after living here for a year I believe it. This city is a museum-lover’s paradise, with museums of all...
View ArticleEl Niño Causes Major Floods in Peru
The Happy Nomad Aerial view after a massive landslide and floods in the Huachipa district of Lima, Peru, on Thursday, March 17, 2017. Photo: Reuters Storms from the El Niño weather pattern have caused...
View ArticleGreat News! Travelling in East Africa Just Got Much Easier
The Happy Nomad Travelling within East Africa is now easier in two ways: 1. East African Tourist Visa: Travellers can now apply for a single visa that allows entry to Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya! This is...
View ArticleColombia Requiring Yellow Fever Vaccine for Travellers
The Happy Nomad Following in the footsteps of Bolivia and Ecuador, Colombia’s Ministry of Health has published new travel restrictions as a preventative measure against the spread of yellow fever. All...
View ArticleOff The Beaten Path: A Road Trip Through Iceland
The Happy Nomad When I arrived, I wasn’t totally sure what I was going to do with my 2 weeks in Iceland. I had heard that the country was among the most costly in the world, and that all of the...
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