Bruce Northam

New York

Author and Travel Journalist at Freelance

Author, travel journalist, keynote speaker, and American Detour host - has reported (mostly good news) from 135 countries.

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Articles

Padang, West Sumatra—Indonesia’s Undiscovered Gem

4 weeks ago | worldfootprints.com | Bruce Northam |Terri Marshall

Having previously experienced Indonesia via a 1988 backpacking romp through Bali’s early-stage wildness and a 1998 trek across tribal Irian Jaya, I knew of Indonesia’s diversity with its incredible 17,000 islands. Sumatra, the world’s sixth-largest island, eluded me until I landed in West Sumatra, a region overlooked by most travelers, to experience its priority of preserving and celebrating nature.
Nebraska - It's All About Space and Grace | World Footprints

1 month ago | worldfootprints.com | Bruce Northam |Terri Marshall

I adore the prairies of America’s Great Plains and especially Nebraska’s version. I’ve crisscrossed this Wyoming-bordering state a few times and recently returned to focus on its two largest cities—Omaha and Lincoln—and a few traveler-worthy gems that lie between them. Omaha, Warren Buffet’s hometown, has been hosting the annual 10-day college baseball world series since the 1950s. The city, rich in research hospitals, is also a dining and merriment hotspot.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya -- Caribbean Mexico’s Mosaic of the Senses

Jan 14, 2025 | worldfootprints.com | Bruce Northam |Terri Marshall

Until my daughter graduated from high school, I enjoyed assignments at all-inclusive resorts because they assured her safety while abroad. After a four-year resort hiatus, I embarked on a memorable solo Mexican getaway—and very much in style. Mexico is comprised of 31 states. One of them, Oaxaca, is known for its indigenous culture and its enormous impact on Mexican cuisine and culture.
Manchester, Vermont: Small Town Charm, History, Art and More

Nov 12, 2024 | worldfootprints.com | Bruce Northam |Terri Marshall

A picturesque four-season getaway, Manchester, Vermont (pop 4,500) typifies classic Vermont small-town charm. It possesses an edge that moves it beyond historic architecture in a beautiful mountain setting. All within close proximity, there’s way more to do here than meets the eye. You’ll find luxe resort options, fine and healthy dining, wellness offerings, world-class art, beguiling American history, and a new way to interpret off-roading.
Daily Travel Story

Aug 23, 2024 | us13.campaign-archive.com | Chin Liang Teh |Bruce Northam

Chasing Giants: Sport Fishing in Papua New GuineaBy Chin Liang Teh on Aug 23, 2024 06:46 amPapua New Guinea is a very remote place, hard to get to, but there is fantasatic fishing to be had, meeting with fishermen in Papua to sportfish. Read in browser »Saratoga County, NY: Roaming Out of BoundsBy Bruce Northam on Aug 22, 2024 06:38 amSaratoga county New York has much to enjoy from glamping to the famous Saratoga Springs to a lot of live music and personal heroes on stage.
Roaming Out Of Bounds

Aug 21, 2024 | gonomad.com | Bruce Northam

Saratoga Springs Is Way More Than Upstate New York’s Version of the HamptonsBy Bruce NorthamSenior WriterSaratoga County, just north of Albany, NY, and bounded by the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, not only has a toehold in the Adirondacks, but it also has other charming small towns, outdoor splendor, and accommodations that are surely memorable.
Music Made Easy In A City Of Neighborhoods

Aug 10, 2024 | gonomad.com | Bruce Northam

St. Louis Has No Shortage of Entertainment Venues and FunBy Bruce NorthamSenior Writer“Never-ending scenes of visionary enchantment” —Meriwether Lewis (of the Lewis and Clark Expedition) in 1805 describing St. LouisAs a veteran travel writer, I have felt the lungs of the world expand. Lately, my exhale has been getting back to escapade basics in the good ole USA.
A Small City With A Big Outlook

Jan 29, 2024 | gonomad.com | Bruce Northam

Milwaukee Inspires My Colorblind HeartBy Bruce NorthamSenior WriterSome places inspire you to follow your colorblind heart while not being afraid to roam out of bounds. Eighty miles north ofChicago and similarly adjacent to Lake Michigan, Milwaukee enjoys all the benefits of a mega-city but without any of the hassle or bloated prices. The royal throne of American brewing has it all, sandwiched between its lakeside mansions and museums on the water to its pro-sports arena and stadium zone.
Laos Vows That Green Equals Gold

Dec 15, 2023 | gonomad.com | Bruce Northam

Southeast Asia’s emerging Underdog Country Laos Nails Tourism SustainabilityBy Bruce NorthamSenior WriterI’ve been visiting Laos, my favorite Southeast Asian country, for decades and still can’t get enough. In terms of development, which is always a murky term, people say Laos is 20 years behind Thailand. Sounds good to me. But, large-scale development is arriving rapidly, as a high-speed train and a modern highway now cleave the country.
Rocking Out At The Top Of The Empire State

Nov 10, 2023 | gonomad.com | Bruce Northam

The Musical Other Side of New York State’s Finger LakesBy Bruce NorthamGoNOMAD Senior WriterNew York State’s Jefferson County typically evokes images of the North Country’s fabulous 1000 Islands. Saving those isles for another assignment, my mainland mission focused on two towns, Watertown and Sackets Harbor, and the annual Brew York music festival that’s intent on eliminating childhood cancer in outdoor party mode.