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I am Trevor Warman, editor of the Nomadic Backpacker Travel Blog.

It is packed with no-nonsense travel advice based on more than 30 years of experience as a budget traveller in 130 countries​ and territories.

Mexico City Public Transportation Guide

the Mexico City Metro at San Lazaro station in mexico city
How to get around Mexico City using Public Transportation

Inside the Amna Suraka - Saddam Hussein's Killing House in Sulaymaniyah

tanks at the Amna Suraka Red Prison in Slemani
Graphic Content: Visiting Amna Suraka, the Red Prison in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan.

Traditional Kurdish Breakfast at the Jan Coffee in Sulaymaniyah

traditional Kurdish Breakfast in Slemani
Enjoying a traditional Kurdish breakfast at the Jan Coffee in Slemani

Backpacking in Kurdistan

citadel in Erbil
I spent 3 weeks Backpacking Kurdistan. These are my blog posts. Still quite a few to come.

Visiting the Rawanduz Canyon - Republic of Iraq - Kurdistan Region

Rawanduz Canyon in Kurdistan
From Soran, you can easily get to Rawanduz to admire the Rawanduz Canyon

Backpacking in Akre - Republic of Iraq - Kurdistan Region

The Grand Mosque in Akre
The 7th-century BC City of Akre is a must when travelling to Kurdistan

Backpacking in Duhok - Republic of Iraq - Kurdistan Region

Nomadic Backpacker in front of the I Love Duhok Sign
Duhok is a great place to base yourself for a few days, and if you are coming from Turkey, it makes sense to stop here.

Crossing the Ibrahim Khalil Border from Turkey to Kurdistan

Passport stamps from the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing between Turkey and Kurdistan
I travelled from Cizre to Duhok - Turkey to the Republic of Iraq - Kurdistan Region, crossing the Ibrahim Khalil Border

Famagusta Ghost Town - Northern Cyprus

Ghost Town of Varosha - Famagusta - Northern Cyprus
Hiring a bicycle, I toured and explored the Ghost Town of Varosha in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Taking the Ferry from Girne to Tasucu - Northern Cyprus to Turkey

Akgünler Denizcilik ferry VİA-MARE
From Girne (Kyrenia) in Northern Cyprus, I took the Akgünler Denizcilik ferry, the "VİA-MARE", to Tasucu in Turkey.

Top 21 Sights in the Walled City of Famagusta - Northern Cyprus

Arches of the Venetian Palace in Famagusta
The Famagusta Walled City (also known as Gazimağusa) is a fantastic place to stay for a few days when in Northern Cyprus

How to get to Famagusta - Northern Cyprus

Dolmus from Nicosia to Famagusta in northern Cyprus
Travelling on a dolmus from Lefkoşa to Famagusta in Northern Cyprus

Ledra Street Crossing Point into Northern Cyprus

Ledra Street Border Crossing
If you want to visit the northern part of Nicosia (Lefkoşa), you need to cross the UN Buffer Zone.

Backpacking Akrotiri and Dhekelia -  Sovereign Base Areas - Cyprus

Nomadic Backpacker in front of the Akrotiri sign
Akrotiri and Dhekelia are 2 Sovereign Base Areas on the island of Cyprus, which belong to the United Kingdom

Walking from Larnaca Airport to the City Centre

Nomadic Backpacker Larnaca Airport, Cyprus
Another free travel hack, this time, walking from Larnaca Airport to the city centre. It's only 6km!

​Taking the X95 Bus from Syntagma Square to Athens Airport

X95 Athens Airport Express Bus Syntagma Square
Taking the X95 Bus to Athens Airport from Syntagma Square

​How to get from Rimini to San Marino by Bus

nomadic backpacker Rimini San Marino shuttle bus
Rimini to San Marino by bus

How to get from Bologna City Centre to Bologna Airport for just 1.50 Euro

Train at Bologna Centrale station in Italy
This is a great way to save yourself 11 Euros when going to the Bologna Airport

​James Bond-inspired Visit to the Medieval City of Siena - Italy

Scenic view of Siena in Italy
Backpacking the City of Siena - Tuscany, Italy

Nomadic Backpacker Goes to Monte-Carlo - Monaco

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Backpacking Monaco on a budget

Flight Review: World2Fly Airbus A350 - Punta Cana to Madrid

World2Fly Airbus A350 from Punta Cana to Madrid
Flying from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Madrid (MAD) on an Airbus A350 operated by World2Fly

Flight Review: Iberia - Madrid to Nice

Iberia flight 1211 from Madrid to Nice
​Review of my Iberia Air Nostrum flight from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in France

How to get to Punta Cana International Airport (cheaply)

guagua from Punta Cana to Punta Cana Airport
Real traveller option for getting from Punta Cana to Punta Cana Airport by local transport

​Riding the Santiago Cable Car in the Dominican Republic

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The Santiago Cable Car runs 4 km from the Central Terminal to Yolanda Santana, and each ride costs just 35 pesos

Top Sights in Santiago de los Caballeros

Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration
Santiago de las Caballeros is very often overlooked. It's just another boring city. Well, I backpacked it, and it got my seal of approval as a place to be explored.

​Santiago de los Caballeros Monorail - Dominican Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros Monorail - Dominican Republic
Follow the progress of the construction of the Santiago de los Caballeros Monorail (Monnoriel Santiago) in the Dominican Republic

How to get from Samana to Las Galeras

taking a guagua from Samana to Las Galeras
After my stay in Samana, I continued to Las Galeras, in a small guagua/colectivo

How to Get the Ferry from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island

Taking the ferry from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island
All the details on how to get to Rathlin Island by ferry

How to Use The Metro in Santo Domingo

Metro in Santo Domingo
The Santo Domingo Metro has just 2 lines. I rode a few stations on both lines 1 and 2 to bring you this blog post

Flight Review: Arajet - Mexico City to Santo Domingo

Arajet Flight DM 4161 on the tarmac in Santo Domingo
Review of my Arajet flight from Felipe Angeles in Mexico to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic

ATM Fees Dominican Republic

Scotiabank ATM in Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic ATM Fees

How to get to Felipe Angeles International Airport from Mexico City

bus at the Felipe Angeles Airport Mexico
Travelling from Mexico City to Felipe Angeles Airport with the ETN TURISTAR bus company out of the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte.

Applying for Temporary Residency in Mexico Through Marriage

temp residency card Mexico
​Step-by-Step Guide for Applying for Temporary Residency in Mexico Through Marriage

​Things to See and Do in Mexico City

olmec head sunken garden parque hondido mexico city
Things to see and do in Mexico City, from free museums to cool galleries, statues, parks, activities and sporting venues. This blog has it all.

​10 Essential Backpacker Hostel Hacks

breakfast at the Stone City Hostel Gjirokaster Albania
Backpacker Hostels are a great way to save money and meet other travellers. These are my 10 Essential Backpacker Hostel Hacks.

ATM Fees in Mexico

Inbursa ATM mexico
Much copied, never bettered: ATM fees in Mexico

How To Get Married in Mexico To A Mexican National As A Foreigner

Mr and Mrs CDMX getting married in Mexico
Yes, I got married to Miss CDMX: here are the documents I needed so I could get married in Mexico

Mexico City's Newest Museum: Museo Vivo del Muralismo

Mural at the Museo Vivo del Muralismo in Mexico City
This is Mexico City's newest museum, the Museo Vivo del Muralismo. Enjoy the incredible murals by Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot and other prominent Mexican muralists.

5 Best Restaurants in Zipolite

sunset view from te Sal y Pimienta restaurant on the beach in Zipolite
5 of my best restaurants in the beachside town of Zipolite, Mexico's only official nudist beach.

​5 Best Cafés For Breakfast in Zipolite

Sweet and Salty Breakfast Special at the Orale Café in Zipolite
Christmas in Ziploite has become a thing. For the 5th year in succession, I find myself here with Miss CDMX. These are my favourite cafés for breakfast in Zipolite.

How to take the bus to Teotihuacan from Mexico City

Nomadic Backpacker at the Plaza de la Luna at Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's how to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City by bus. Revisited 2024!

How to Use The Mexico City Cablebus

Cablebús CDMX at Vasco de Quiroga station
Riding the new Line 3 of the Cablebús CDMX from Vasco de Quiroga to Los Pinos

Travelling on the El Insurgente Tren from Mexico to Toluca

El Insurgente - Tren Interurbano Mexico - Toluca
Riding the Tren "El Insurgente" between Santa Fe and Zinacantepec. This is the new CDMX to Toluca Commuter train, which, when complete, will link to the metro station at Observatorio. 

How to avoid ATM fees in Guatemala

BAC ATM in Antigua Guatemala
Getting local cash in Guatemala is frustrating. The ATMs either don't work or charge high fees. Keep reading to find out the best way to get cash in Guatemala

​Overland Safari: Cairo to Cape Town

sitting on a chair in Dongola, Sudan
Looking back at my overland journey from Cairo to Cape Town

Eel Pie Island - More Off-The-Wall Backpacking

Nomadic Backpacker and the footbridge to Eel Pie Island
Forget your Romes and Parises and mainstream Londons, Eel Pie Island is where it's at. Even the name sounds made up, so I had to go and see for myself. The crazy backpacking journey continues (to places where Trip fears to tread).

Backpacking the Former Self-Declared Republic of Frestonia

Freston Road W10 sign
Backpacking the micronation of Frestonia, a former self-declared republic in Notting Hill, London

Backpacking the Wooden Houses of Osiedle Przyjazn with Jonny Blair

Trevor Warman and Jonny Blair at Osiedle Przyjazn
This is textbook backpacking, the Wooden Houses of Osiedle Przyjaźń

​How to Buy Tickets for Public Transport in Belgrade

buying a ticket for the bus in Belgrade
The public transport in Belgrade is cheap and efficient but it is not always so clear as to how to go about buying a ticket, so here is my no-bullshit guide to doing just that.

How to get from Belgrade Airport to the City Centre​​

Bus 72 belgrade airport
Bus 72 is the cheapest option from Belgrade Airport to the City Centre

​Sovereign Military Order Of Malta - The Only Country In The World With No Land

Sovereign Military order of Malta
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is an entity with observer status at the United Nations and is a country with no land. So of course, I had to go and check it out.

Free ATM Withdrawals in Morocco - Al Barid Bank

Al Barid ATM in Morocco
The Al Barid Bank ATM is probably the only bank in Morocco with no withdrawal fees.

​Visiting the Most Famous Cafe in Tangiers: Gran Cafe de Paris

nomadic backpacker visiting Gran Cafe de Paris
The Gran Café de Paris in Tangiers, famous for the clientele it used to attract and for movie locations.

How to get from Reykjavik Airport to the BSI Bus Terminal

Staeto Bus 55 from Reykjavik Airport to BSI bus Terminal
The cheapest option to get from Reykjavik Airport to the BSI Bus Terminal in the City Centre is on the Straeto Bus, route 55

How to get to Glasgow Airport by bus

first bus 77 bus to glasgow airport
Trust Nomadic Backpacker to bring you the cheapest option for travelling from Glasgow City Centre to Glasgow Airport

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