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Apr 23, 2024 | worldnomads.com | Cassandra Brooklyn |- Tue

The Baja California peninsula in Mexico shares a border with the US state of California and includes two states, Baja California and Baja California Sur. The entire peninsula is often referred to simply as “Baja California” (which translates to “Lower California”) or “Baja Cali” for short. Its northern border, which is the busiest land crossing in the world, is just an hour from downtown San Diego.

Oct 3, 2023 | worldnomads.com | Kate Duthie |- Tue

Before you travel While traveling When you get home According to the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we can expect to encounter bed bugs anywhere in the world. Although typically, it has been assumed that bedbugs are a bigger problem in developing countries where hygiene is harder to control, in recent years bedbugs have been part of a rapid spread in the USA, Canada, the UK and parts of Europe.

Aug 8, 2023 | worldnomads.com | Mark Eveleigh |- Tue

Here’s what you need to know if you intend to show respect…and not fall foul of Bali’s official restrictions on tourist behavior. Photo © Getty Images/Francesco Riccardo Iacomino Bali has been in the news countless times recently because of the disrespectful behavior of a minority of foreigners. While some worry that bad behavior is on the rise, those who know the island well will admit that it’s always been there.

Aug 8, 2023 | worldnomads.com | Selena Hoy |- Tue

Shrines and temples are an integral part of Japan’s history and culture and visiting them is a wonderful way to understand important aspects of Japan. Even for Japanese people who aren’t overtly religious, Shinto and Buddhism are woven into everyday life, and influence aesthetics, diet, holidays, rituals, and celebrations.

Jun 27, 2023 | worldnomads.com | Joanna Tovia |- Tue

Pulling an all-nighter in an airport, train or bus station is a worst-case scenario but when it does happen, it pays to be prepared. Planning ahead could mean the difference between staying calm and getting a few hours’ sleep or spending the night cranky and uncomfortable.