Notes from a Nomad

Remarkable People, Memorable Events and Fascinating Destinations from Around the World.


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94 – American Landscapes – September 26 – November 4 2024

I first visited the USA in 1978 in my late twenties.

I had visited well over 60 countries at that time and then as now and like most others I had a good idea of what to expect before I arrived. I should stress that it is not due to any conceit on my part but because then as now American culture and media dominates all of the western world. Continue reading


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95 – 2024: My Favourite Images

All my life I have had both a strong interest in photography and an interest to chronical my life, family and travels initially with photo albums and for the last 25 years with digital folders.

In 2024 I saved 11,489 images in 304 Folders (numbered 4128 to 4431), each folder titled with a date and description.

As the year progressed  I composed 27 thematic folders drawn from the 11,489 images above of family, friends and my travels.

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91 – Road Trips: The USA, September 26 – November 4 2024

For many reasons I am not a fan of the USA which I am happy to expand upon at another time, but I do believe it is the finest destination in the World for a Road Trip.

So just what is a road trip?

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