The NomadMania trip to the Åland islands was held between June 5 and 9, 2024 and was a fantastic occasion for 20 people in our community to meet each other and enjoy a little visited but thoroughly adorable destination. The Åland islands are an autonomous region of...
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The Story of Teaching Swimming to Liberian Kids
Todd Aiken is an adventurer who has travelled to over 175 countries, but in Jan 2023 he embarked on an adventure that he did not expect or plan. According to his words, it is the most emotional and impactful adventure he has ever taken in his 43 years of adventure...
9 Day East Africa Tour with NomadMania (Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda). January 19-27 (+ 4 days*)
NomadMania is proud to announce an unforgettable 9 day tour (with an optional 4 day add-on to DR Congo) through the heart of East Africa hosted by one of our Envoys - Obed Temba, which will take place from January 19 to January 27. This is an opportunity to immerse...
NomadMania at the Bansko Nomad Fest
Recently NomadMania participated at the Bansko Nomad Fest in Bulgaria which is a major annual event bringing together digital nomads, online entrepreneurs and travel industry leaders. Our founder, Harry Mitsidis, and managing partner, Orest Zub, were both...
Jakarta Meeting Report
NomadMania held its first ever meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday the 11th of June 2024. The meeting was hosted by Tim Astandu, NomadMania Envoy for South East Asia at a popular local coffee shop named Common Grounds Ground Zero. The venue was aptly named as...
Interview with Aboubacar Douno: Exploring the World on a Guinean Passport
Meet Aboubacar Douno, a passionate world traveller from Guinea. He has so far travelled to 75 countries and is fluent in five languages. He is also an envoy coordinator at NomadMania and builds ventures with 54 Startups, which seeks to build innovative startups for...
Choosing the Right Travel Insurance for Your Needs
Choosing the right travel insurance for your needs is essential when embarking on an exciting adventure. Travelling comes with its share of uncertainties, and whether you're a digital nomad exploring the world or an adventure seeker heading off the beaten path, having...
Philadelphia meeting report
On the 8th of June 2024, we hosted our first NomadMania meeting in Philadelphia, part of the Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey region in the United States. This meeting was hosted by Alex Rivera. There were sixteen people in attendance, including...
Interview with Petro Marais: South African-Australian Traveller!
This interview was originally conducted in December 2022. Meet Petro Marais, a South African-Australian traveller who has travelled to more than 119 countries. After becoming naturalised as an Australian citizen, Petro joined the Royal Australian Navy, which...
Somalia Trip Report | Reaching the Easternmost point in Africa
written by NomadMania Founder, Harry Mitsidis You know it isn’t an average trip when the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, known as one of the most dangerous places in the world, is the easy part of the endeavour. And it really was. Having visited Mogadishu in November...
Helsinki Meeting Report
On Monday, June 10th the Finnish Explorers Club coordinated a meeting with NomadMania in the capital of Finland, Helsinki. While the Finnish explorers meet every first Friday of the month for a social occasion, this time the event was on a Monday and it was far more...
Interview with Luisa Yu: the 80-year-old travel legend who inspired the world
Meet Luisa Yu, an 80-year-old Filipino-American who has become the oldest Filipino to travel to every country in the world. Hailing from the Philippines, she moved to the US at 23 as an exchange student. Over five decades, she visited all 193 UN countries, culminating...