Interviews

Envoy of the Month Interview: Vassilis Stamatelopoulos

Envoy of the Month Interview: Vassilis Stamatelopoulos

With over 100 countries under his belt and journeys spanning six continents, Vassilis Stamatelopoulos, our envoy to Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, is the kind of traveler who seeks depth over checklists and authenticity over luxury. His adventures began with a hitchhiking...

Envoy of the Month Interview: Akbabek Taganova

Envoy of the Month Interview: Akbabek Taganova

Meet a woman whose story is as bold as it is inspiring, Akbabek Taganova, a trailblazing Turkmen entrepreneur who spent 25 years building a successful construction company before trading concrete for curiosity. When her children became independent and her business...

Interview – Mauro Ortiz, the biggest Bolivian traveller

Interview – Mauro Ortiz, the biggest Bolivian traveller

From a childhood fascination with world capitals to exploring remote tribes in East Africa, this week’s NomadMania interview takes us on a journey with the passionate and adventurous Mauro Ortiz, the biggest Bolivian traveller on NomadMania. Mauro’s travel story began...

Interview – Kostiantyn Liorek

Interview – Kostiantyn Liorek

Traveling is more than just a pastime — it's a way of life, a relentless pursuit of discovery, and a source of endless inspiration. Few embody this spirit as fully as Kostiantyn Liorek, a seasoned explorer whose journey spans decades and continents. Born in Kyiv,...

Envoy of the Month Interview: Filippo Aragone

Envoy of the Month Interview: Filippo Aragone

For Filippo Aragone, travel is more than just visiting new places — it’s a lifelong journey of curiosity, learning, and connection. His passion began at the age of five when a simple juice bottle cap featuring the Lesotho flag sparked his imagination and set him on a...

Envoy of the Month Interview: Yan Pun

Envoy of the Month Interview: Yan Pun

Meet Yan Pun, a seasoned globetrotter with roots in both Cantonese and Taiwanese heritage, who migrated to Australia in the 1980s. Growing up near Hong Kong's iconic Kai Tak Airport, her fascination with travel was shaped early on by her mother’s career as a tour...