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Practical

What is ETIAS? What to Know If You’re Traveling to Europe

If you are currently able to travel to Europe visa-free, you need to learn about the ETIAS system.

Practical

REAL ID: What US Travelers Need to Know

Beginning May 7, 2025, US travelers will need a REAL ID in order to board domestic flights. Are you ready?

Responsible Travel - Participation

An Interview with Footprints Co-founder Simon Monk

World Nomads’ Footprints program offers travelers a way to give back to the places they visit. Find out how this program got started and the positive impact it’s had over its 20 years.

Worldwide

10 Places to Go in 2025 Without Crowds

Believe it or not, there are still parts of the world that are relatively undiscovered. From underrated cities and overlooked countries to hidden pockets of popular destinations, these 10 less-touristy alternatives offer a more tranquil and genuine experience.

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World Nomads Wins “Best for Adventure” Travel Insurance Award

World Nomads was named Best for Adventure Travel Insurance provider at Australia's prestigious WeMoney Travel Awards 2023.

Worldwide

Our Most Engaging Social Posts Over the Years

As World Nomads celebrates a milestone anniversary, we also want to celebrate our amazing and ever-inspiring Instagram community. These are the 7 posts that resonated the most.

Responsible Travel - People

How wmnsWORK Is Helping Diversify the Travel Industry

wmnsWORK is the tourism industry’s first business accelerator for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. Find out how it is helping transform the industry for the better.

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World Nomads Celebrates 20 Years

Celebrate with us as we commemorate two decades of travel insurance, inspiration, and advice.

Worldwide

Our Favorite Travel Photos of 2022 (Part 1)

As the world reopens to travel, one thing that hasn’t changed is the ability of our Instagram community to inspire and captivate us. Here are 7 images that stood out.

Worldwide

Our Favorite Travel Photos of 2021 (Part 2)

Through the last, topsy-turvy months of 2021, our Instagram community brought us joy through their images and stories. Here are 9 that got us longing to wander.

Worldwide

Our Favorite Travel Photos of 2021 (so far)

Even with travel largely curtailed, our Instagram community continues to inspire and amaze us. Here are 8 images celebrating travel in all its forms.

Guyana

Honeymoon in Guyana

From stunning Kaieteur Falls to venomous bedmates, a couple discovers the joys and perils of travel in the South American rainforest.

Gibraltar

Is Gibraltar Safe? Essential Travel Tips for Visitors

Find out about COVID-19 travel restrictions and entry requirements, crime, and other safety considerations.

Worldwide

Our Favorite Travel Photos of 2020

In a year like no other, our Instagram community posted images that reminded us why we travel, and inspired us to view travel in new ways.

Practical

Must-Know Hacks for Camping, Skiing and Road Trips

Get prepared for your next outdoor adventure with these savvy tips from our fellow nomads.

Worldwide

Travelers Share Their Favorite Travel Photos

11 key images from our travel community that capture the essence of travel, and why it means so much to us.

Ethiopia

Rare Wolves and Rock Churches in the Ethiopian Highlands

The Ethiopian Plateau is a region of Africa unlike any other, home to golden-maned monkeys, Ethiopian wolves, and ancient, frescoed churches carved from rock.

Worldwide

Our Favorite Photos of 2018

Find out which 10 images by our talented contributors astonished and inspired us the most this year.

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An Interview With MasterChef Finalist Ashley Mincey

Shortlisted for our 2016 Passport & Plate Scholarship, Ashley shares her journey to one of the world’s biggest cooking competitions.

Iceland

Top 10 Must-Have Experiences in Iceland

From thundering waterfalls to Viking legends to the mesmerizing Northern Lights, Iceland is for lovers of nature and culture alike – and despite its chilly name, you won’t find friendlier people anywhere.

Worldwide

Post-Disaster Destinations: Are They Safe To Visit?

It’s normal to wonder if and when you should visit a place that’s recently been hit by a hurricane, earthquake, wildfire, or terror attack. Here’s some advice.

United States

3 Not-so-Traditional Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving

There's no law that says Thanksgiving must be celebrated with a food-coma-inducing meal or a football marathon. We’ve got some other worthwhile ideas.

United States

Dust, Wind, and Fire – How to Survive Burning Man

Burning Man is an event like no other – a seven-day oasis of self-expression and self-reliance in the midst of a highly inhospitable desert landscape. Here’s what to know before you go.

Brazil

Is São Paulo Safe for Travelers?

Here's how to stay safe and alert while discovering one of Brazil's most alluring cities.