adventure

How one trip turned an idea into a company reimagining sustainable travel products.

How one trip turned an idea into a company reimagining sustainable travel products.

Mary’s journey to founding Lava Linens- a company dedicated to providing environmentally responsible travelers with high quality sustainable travel towels- came from a deep desire to follow her heart. This lead her on a journey across Latin America in which an idea soon turned into a reality.

The Perfect Small Group Tour: 6 Things to Look For When Booking Your Next Trip

The Perfect Small Group Tour: 6 Things to Look For When Booking Your Next Trip

If you want to avoid the stereotypical group tour experience (you know the one… a mob of obviously foreign tourists all wearing the same neon color, being shouted at through a loudspeaker by their guide), you need to book with the right company. But with the thousands of companies out there, how do you find the right one?

At Purposeful Nomad, we designed our trips to incorporate ethical adventures which support the local economies, all while getting unique experiences you couldn’t arrange on your own. We strive to follow the following six principles, which we think should be present in any small group tour worthy of your time and money!

Conscious Travel in the Caribbean

Conscious Travel in the Caribbean

Abbie Synan, travel writer, shares her experience from her trip to the DR with Purposeful Nomad. She states; “more than just a yoga retreat, Purposeful Nomad gives you the sense of community and the ability to recharge and leave with the idea that an island vacation can be more than a holiday; not just holding drinks with tiny umbrellas perched on glasses.”

Travel Stories | A Nomads Tale with Carlie Grob

Travel Stories | A Nomads Tale with Carlie Grob

Carlie Grob shares her experience of travel, adventure, human connection and motorcycle rides in this story about her time in Vietnam. Carlie as been working with Purposeful Nomad for two years as our yoga instructor and chef extraordinaire on our Dominican Republic: Rest & Renew trip.