Welcome To Worldly Nomads

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We’re Barry & Laura, two Worldly Nomads in search of our next adventure across the world!

If you’re dreaming of your own adventure of a lifetime, we hope to inspire and guide you on that journey! We’ve been travelling the world since 2012, and in that time we visited over 60 countries and all the continents of the world (yes even Antarctica!).

Scotland is where we call home when we aren’t travelling, where Barry works as a film maker creating joyful wedding films in Scotland. Travel is one of the most important things to us, and we’re passionate about inspiring you to get out and see the world yourself. So settle in, dive into our adventure stories and get planning your own adventure!

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rinjani trekking article

The Ultimate Rinjani Trekking Experience

Probably the most epic trek we have ever attempted, our Mount Rinjani trekking experience was one of our toughest challenges ever! Read more about our 4 days trekking up an active volcano, camping on the caldera rim and admiring the beautiful lake that now fills the caldera - this was EPIC!... Read More...
mandalay to bagan article

Cruising The Irrawaddy River From Mandalay To Bagan

From sunrise to sunset, this is a full account of our magical 12 hour adventure cruising the fascinating Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Bagan. From ancient stupas and beautiful gold leafed pagodas to traditional riverside bamboo houses and rustic canoes accompanied by friendly locals, we'd highly recommend this is included in your Myanmar itinerary! ... Read More...
jebel toubkal winter trek

Climbing Mount Toubkal in Winter

Climbing Mount Toubkal in Morocco is a challenge at the best of times, but scaling it in winter was another thing altogether. Conditions were atrocious on our climb, making it one of the most difficult and challenging climbs we've ever taken on.... Read More...
sahara desert homestay article

Eating Sheep Head In A Sahara Desert Homestay, Morocco

Living with berbers in the Sahara desert was an incredible experience, watching as they went about their daily lives. As guests in their home, we were treated to a local delicacy on our last night, a freshly prepared sheep head, with all the trimmings. This was one of our biggest challenges!... Read More...
saharan sandstorm article

Stranded In A Saharan Sandstorm

Our time in Morocco was full of adventure, and there were some nervous faces in our jeep when we were caught out in a Saharan sandstorm. Enveloped in the darkness, we switched the engine off and considered our options as the sand roared around us. Find out how we finally made it back to our camp!... Read More...
jaisalmer india articles

Camel Trekking Under The Stars, India

A camel trek into the desert was always something we wanted to do, so we jumped at the chance in Northern India. What followed was a day of bumpy trekking, a night under the stars with only a blanket and a million beetles to keep us company!... Read More...

Cultural Odysseys

worldly nomads life story article

Mrs Vu Thi Thai & The Vietnam War

The first in our Life Stories series, we spent time with Mrs Vu Thi Thai, a wonderful women in the North of Vietnam. We spent hours talking (through a translator) about her life, and the husband she lost in the American (Vietnam) war. It was a sobering and enlightening experience, and we share it here through photo and video.... Read More...
sahara desert homestay article

Eating Sheep Head In A Sahara Desert Homestay, Morocco

Living with berbers in the Sahara desert was an incredible experience, watching as they went about their daily lives. As guests in their home, we were treated to a local delicacy on our last night, a freshly prepared sheep head, with all the trimmings. This was one of our biggest challenges!... Read More...
varanasi india articles

Life And Death In Varanasi, India

Varanasi was an absolute attack on the senses, and our experiences there will stay with us forever. Public cremations on the banks of the Ganges, processions of shrouded bodies through the narrow streets and sweltering heat all left an indelible mark on us. ... Read More...