Nomadic-Habit x Kestrel Bags GIVEAWAY

I just got back from an epic first trip to Nicaragua for my company El Camino (@elcaminotravel) and it was amazing! I packed my Kestrel Bag to foreign lands which proved to be the perfect passport holder. This clutch crossed oceans, borders, and time zones and of course did it all in style. Here it's featured in the lovely Corn Islands of Nicaragua.

Looking for that perfect x-mas gift for your friends who love to travel in style? KESTREL BAGS is your answer.

You too can travel in style. Kestrel Bags is giving away this amazing duo zip jewel box to one lucky Nomadic-Habit fan. How do you win? Details below!

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Sign up for Nomadic-Habit's mailing list and automatically be entered to win. If you are already subscribed, you are automatically entered to win.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS NOV 30, 2015 + WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL ON DEC 1, 2015

Boat Magazine | LA ISSUE

Many of you know that I am a huge fan of Boat Magazine. Their latest issue is near and dear to my heart as it is an LA issue and I was lucky enough to be a contributor! I photographed a story about people who sleep in their cars in Venice Beach as it has been controversial as of late and I also photographed and wrote a piece on the amazing Matthew Biancaniello (bartender extraordinaire). I had the chance to go foraging for local cocktail ingredients with Matthew in Malibu this summer.

Purchase the latest issue either online or find out which local spots carry Boat! Find the stock list here.  A special thanks to Erin Spens, editor of Boat for making this possible! Check out a few spreads below!

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BOAT MAGAZINE ISSUE NO. 8 / LA

When I got to LA I had reached out to Boat Magazine because I fell in love with their aesthetic, nomadic nature, and content. Each issue is dedicated to a different city around the world and as the universe would have it, their next issue was to be an LA issue. Enter happenstance. I didn't want to miss the boat so to speak. I'm currently working on two stories due out in September and I couldn't be more excited to be among such amazing collaborators within the pages of the most ridiculously beautiful designed magazine. PRE-ORDER NOW!! Available here. boat

And in case you missed it, Boat had previously featured me on their website a few months ago.

Check it.

 

EL CAMINO TRAVEL

After leaving Vietnam in April and feeling like my life was in disarray (the jist) I wasn't sure what to expect. I had just left a major trip, a relationship, and was coming back to my hometown to take care of a sick parent. The transition was bumpy. Everything felt foreign coming from foreign lands and I wasn't sure where life would take me. As time passed the bumps started to smooth out, I started regaining my footing, and the stars started to align. I mean really align. So much so that I've become co-founder of an amazing travel company.

After an exchange of serendipitous emails between DC and LA, a few google hangouts, a shared love of socially responsible travel, and an appreciation for creativity and innovation, El CAMINO was born.

I am so excited to officially announce the launch of EL CAMINO alongside my amazing co-founder Katalina Mayorga.

two_nomWhat is EL CAMINO?

+ Authentic and well curated travel experiences for groups of 10-12 people to unique locations.

+ Travel experience includes a professional and creative photographer that accompanies the group the whole time. You can live in the moment and not worry about capturing the moment. (I will be the resident photographer for the first few trips!)

+ 10% of profits goes towards the efforts of a local social entrepreneur who is radically changing their country and who will also lead a dinner one night so you get that unique and intimate perspective into the country.

Where are we going?

We are currently planning a sold out trip to Nicaragua in November, but have no fear, 2015 will bring 3 more trips to Nicaragua and trips to Colombia and Guatemala. We are just getting started!

But we can't wait to get the party started so Katalina is planning a midweek pop up vacay in the DC area to a nearby swimming hole. Yes, please! Details below on where to rock your oversized inflatables.

POPUP_NHWhat is a Pop Up Vacay? It is an excuse to take a vacation, relax, and #yolo the hell out of life in the middle of the week. It keeps with the spontaneous and adventurous vibe of El Camino and is a preview of the atmosphere that El Camino is committed to providing on all of its trips, in whatever part of the world we may be.

Where: A quarry turned swimming hole on the outskirts of Baltimore aka Beaver Dam Swim Club. This includes a rope swing, diving board, and several floating docks. This place is magical.

When: August 6th from 10AM to 5PM

Price: $85 if you sign up before 7/28 and $95 thereafter.

Includes: Oversized inflatable swans and inflatable half eaten donuts, the sweet sweet sounds of DJ Ayescold (our official El Camino Music Curator), creative photographer extraordinare Emma McAlary (you will get access to these photos soon after the event), delicious food, table settings that you might freak out about, transportation there and back, a copy of the beautifully designed and wanderlust filled Boat Mag, and a special appearance by #yolo and #vacay.

Sign up here!

shop_nhEl Camino has launched 'LA TIENDA' a store filled with eclectic and beautiful items from our trips abroad. We are currently selling a limited amount of hand picked and brightly colored frazadas (blankets or rugs) from the markets of Cochabamba, Bolivia. You will fall in frazada love. Guaranteed.


So there you have it.

Life is nuts, crazy, amazing, and everything in between.

Come along for the ride.

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BE A TRAVELER, NOT A TOURIST.

#elcaminotravel


Trans-Siberian Railway meets Artillery Lane

Back in December of 2013, photographer Valentina Eleanora Costa of Halo Communication got in touch with me about using some of my Trans-Siberian Railway images as backdrops to her latest project. The result? An amazing scarf campaign for Artillery Lane with projected Siberian images.

I'm thrilled to finally share the final product! See the whole campaign here.

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SCOTT HAWAII GIVEAWAY

SCOTT_HAWAII_1I cannot tell you how difficult it is to find a solid pair of flip flops to travel with that are equally as stylish. I've been through blisters, strap snaps, and ugly but comfortable pairs. Oh the flip flop woes. Finally, I found a pair that I'm flipping for that won't flop thanks to Scott Hawaii. Nomadic-Habit has partnered with Scott Hawaii for a 'slippah' giveaway! Here I'm sporting the LOKU style in black and I'm loving the suede insole and soft leather braided straps. Bye bye blisters. These retail for $42, but you can get them free, or you can choose from their other styles if you are the winner. While I'm showing off one of the women's styles, this giveaway is open to men as well as there are plenty of men's styles to choose from.

How do I win?

If you are already subscribed to the Nomadic-Habit mailing list then you are already automatically entered. Thank you loyal readers! If you are not subscribed, click here to subscribe and enter for a chance to win. A subscriber will be selected at random when the giveaway closes.

What do I win?

A free pair of really comfortable, quality 'slippahs' that will be sent to you once you choose your preferred style and size.

When will I be notified if I win?

The giveaway will close on June 1st and the winner will be notified by email on June 2nd.


My favorite part about this pair is that you can sport them with just about anything.

Here I am rocking two looks with one pair.SCOTT_HAWAII_2 SCOTT_HAWAII_3 SCOTT_HAWAII_4 SCOTT_HAWAII_5 SCOTT_HAWAII_6 SCOTT_HAWAII_7 SCOTT_HAWAII_8 SCOTT_HAWAII_9GOOD LUCK! Don't forget to sign up by June 1, 2014 !