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Latest posts from Nomadic Notes

Notes on Osaka – A city break dedicated to eating and urban wandering

Thoughts and observations on my trip to Osaka, wandering the streets and eating in underground ramen bars.

The case for direct Hanoi to Havana flights

With Cuba and Vietnam signing agreements to cooperate in the development of bidirectional tourism, could there ever be direct flights between Hanoi and Havana?

Travel Reads

Remembering Kai Tak: Hong Kong airport that closed 20 years ago is gone but not forgotten

“When it closed on July 6, 1998, after seven turbulent decades, Kai Tak Airport was a civic treasure and icon of Hong Kong.”

Turkey's last nomads roam Anatolia

“When summer comes to southern Turkey, the goats become restless and the Gobut family knows it is time to pack their tents and embark on the long annual trek north with their herd of 1,000 animals.”

50 people changing the way we travel

“50 people changing the way we travel | From filmmakers and artists to architects and entrepreneurs, these are 50 names you need to know.”

Yemen's epic coffee revival: From war to hipster New York cafes

A San Francisco native rekindled cultivation in Yemen and did not let a war come between him and his American dream.

10 best places to visit in Asia in 2018

“Lonely Planet’s travel experts bring you their recommendations of the most exciting Asian hotspots to visit over the next 12 months.”

Travel Videos

10 Most Creative Travel Videos of All Time - That Inspired Me to Be a Travel Filmmaker

“I love travel videos, they are inspiring, beautiful and always put me in a good mood. Travel videos have the effect of igniting the wanderlust inside all of us, inspiring us, and encouraging us to start doing something new with our lives. That is why I decided to write this…”

Photography

2018 winning images - Underwater Photographer of the Year

“Underwater photographer of the year 2018 winners, awards, winning images, winning photographers.”

Instagram

A view of the future HCMC Metro.

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