We would like to thank the community for continuing to give us feedback on our recently launched new app. Our team continues to work hard fixing bugs (which is inevitable) and releasing new features. 

With the latest app update 2.0.3 we have brought back the Region screen which is now improved with full lists of NomadMania users from that region and those who have visited it making it easy to reach out to your peers :-) 

If you would like to keep up with the updates, you can check out our app update log here. And, please, give us more feedback for improvements. 

We are doing this for YOU :-) 

From Navy to Nomad: Meet South African Traveller Petro Marais

In our first interview for this month's theme of Africa, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Petro Marais, a South African-Australian traveller!

Influenced by her upbringing in South Africa, Petro has always had a taste for adventure. After a career in the Royal Australian Navy, she decided to chase her dreams to explore and understand the world beyond borders.

Petro's travels highlight the profound impact of personal encounters and cultural immersion. Through her experiences, she reveals how travel can broaden perspectives and deepen appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world.

You can read our conversation with Petro here.

Choosing the Right Travel Insurance

Struggling to find the right travel insurance for your next adventure? 

Our new guide dives into how to choose the perfect travel insurance tailored to your unique travel profile, using well known companies such as Safety Wing and Global Rescue as examples catering to distinct traveller types.

This detailed guide doesn’t just compare—it assists you with evaluating insurance based on your specific travel needs, whether you're globe-trotting as a digital nomad or venturing into the wilderness as an adventure seeker.

You can read the guide on our blog.

Philadelphia Meeting Report

On June 8th, NomadMania hosted its first ever meeting in the US city of Philadelphia. Hosted by envoy Alex Rivera, attendees travelled from many US states in order to be there!

A big thank you to Alex and all of the participants who made this meeting a special occasion. You can read a recap of the meeting on our blog.

You can also find upcoming NomadMania meetings on our calendar.

Interview with Luisa Yu

Meet Luisa Yu, an 80-year-old Filipino-American who has become the oldest Filipino to travel to every country in the world.

Over five decades, she visited all 193 UN countries, culminating in a celebratory visit in November 2023 at her final destination, Serbia.

Luisa was recognised with the 2022 Nomadmania Most Positive Award.

This interview was conducted by NomadMania Executive Committee member Dondon Bales.

You can also watch this interview in video form on our NomadMania Youtube channel or read it here on our blog.

Newly Verified Travellers

This week we congratulate four travellers who have recently had their travels verified!

Newly verified travellers:

  • Ilir Morina 🇩🇪 has been verified for 192 countries
  • Kai Nickelsen 🇩🇪 UN Master who ended in Bahamas (aged 27) and has been verified for all 193 countries.
  • Matthew Allison 🇺🇸 has been verified for 193 countries.
  • Dillon de Coteau 🇹🇹🇨🇦 has been verified for 191 countries.
  • Mike Messick 🇺🇸 has been verified for 166 countries.

New DARE places

New DARE places this week are located in megaregions across the world.

PHOTO: The Savu Islands are a group of islands in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. The islands are known for their white sand beaches, clear waters, and green hills. They are also fringed by coral reefs and are home to abundant marine life. The islands are densely populated, with the economy primarily being driven by agriculture.

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