Welcome to Nomad Not Mad! Read the latest:

    Europe
    September 28, 2026

    Visiting Belgrade, Serbia: A Pleasant Surprise (An Expat’s Secret)

    Belgrade, Serbia, is one of those very off-the-grid places with a somewhat untrue reputation. The truth is that Belgrade is worth…
    Europe
    September 8, 2026

    ALL the Must-Do Things In Budapest. Don’t Miss Out!

    Did I mention that Budapest is one of my top favorite cities in the world? I have spent months here…
    Asia
    August 24, 2026

    Dress Code for Thailand Temples for Men and Women [Do’s, Don’ts and More]

    If you ever land in Thailand, visiting as many of the amazing Thai temples there as possible is a must.…
    Europe
    August 19, 2026

    Vilnius City Guide: Prices, Things to Do, Where to Stay & Local Tips

    When I first visited Vilnius, Lithuania, in late summer (August 8th to August 17th), I knew little about this city.…
    Europe
    August 19, 2026

    Croatian Culture: Top Things You Absolutely Must Know

    Croatia is used to visitors. With its stunning Adriatic coast, tiny, romantic towns and historical places, music festivals, wine, beautiful…
    Europe
    August 19, 2026

    The Insider’s Guide to Finnish Culture

    Finnish culture is all about letting you say and do whatever you please, generally. The people are kind and liberal,…

    Living a Digital Nomad Lifestyle since 2008

    Photo of Calin Ciabai, owner of NomadNotMad.com

    I am Calin Ciabai, a digital nomad from Romania who creates content and manages websites for a living. I have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism since 2007 and you might’ve seen my articles online on AOL.com, Softpedia.com, as well as various other websites, big or small. (Mostly small, OK!)

    I’m living the location-independent lifestyle since 2008 – I’m one of the O.G. bloggers out there, even though not as famous as those who started when I did (or later). But I’m still standing, despite the massive challenges that are thrown in the way of independent website owners.

    On Nomad, Not Mad, you can read all my travel guides, including blogging advice, how to manage relationships on the road, and much more.

    Or if you want, read more about me here.

    Travel guides:

    Asia

    Europe

    Love on the road

    More articles