Nomad Epicureans is an expat and travel blog. However, we’re not here to tell you to quit your 9-to-5 and live out of a backpack for the rest of your life. You can travel and still live a grounded life. That said, we do encourage you to travel as often as you can. It’s easy to become stuck in our routines and views, and we believe that travel is a valuable tool to occasionally break free from these conventions. That’s why, at Nomad Epicureans, we work hard to be:
Comprehensive
We often ask ourselves: What are the chances we will come back to this place in the future? Life is short, and you may only get one chance to visit Copenhagen or Mumbai. Why not make the absolute most of it? We understand that our itineraries may seem intense to some, but this is how we travel personally. Thanks to our comprehensive research, we still have more than enough time to enjoy and truly immerse ourselves in the culture of the places we visit. 😊
Authentic
Have you ever heard the saying, “Life begins outside your comfort zone”? It’s corny but also a little bit true. That’s why we work hard to find authentic experiences and traditional foods. Of course, we’ve eaten our fair share of McDonald’s and KFC on the road, but we usually go out of our way to try the local cuisine. We’re also always on the hunt for unique souvenirs rather than the generic ones and seek recommendations from locals on what to see and do.
Original
To us, there’s nothing worse than copy-paste travel itineraries written by authors who may have never even visited the destination they’re paid to write about. At Nomad Epicureans, you’ll only ever find 100% original content. We strive to include hidden gems and destinations off the beaten path while still giving you the chance to explore a destination’s highlights. So don’t be surprised to see something out of the ordinary in our itineraries. 😉
Sustainable & Ethical
Travel, in itself, is actually a very selfish act. We are acutely aware of the greenhouse gas emissions from every flight we take. We try to offset this fact not only in our private lives but also in how we travel once we reach our destination. That’s why almost all our itineraries rely heavily on walking and public transport. We also make an effort to support local businesses rather than multinational corporations, whether it’s boutique hotels, hole-in-the-wall eateries, or local artists. Finally, on Nomad Epicureans, you’ll never find unethical animal attractions like riding elephants or swimming with dolphins.
What’s an Epicurean, Anyway?
In ancient Greece, epicureans were followers of the philosopher Epicurus, for whom pleasure was the greatest good. Epicurus himself mostly derived pleasure from good food and wine (hey, we’re all about that), but in a broader sense, an epicurean is someone devoted to sensual enjoyment. That’s why on Nomad Epicureans, we heavily feature content on:
- Food & Drink
- Architecture
- History & Culture
- Fine Arts
Because we’ve both spent a significant amount of time away from our homelands, we also share insights and tips for those considering a similar journey. Perhaps we aren’t as nomadic as we are semi- or serial-nomadic? 😉
Who We Are
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Well, hello there! Thank you for stopping by and supporting our passion. We’re Mihir and Jacky, a couple with a shared love for travel. We met at a party in 2012 in Turku, Finland, and immediately hit it off—if you’d like to call it that. At the time, we were both students living the good life. Mihir had come to Finland from Pune, India, to pursue his Master’s degree, while Jacky was an exchange student from Graz, Austria.
After just a few weeks of dating, we decided to take the plunge and embark on a massive two-week trip through the Baltic countries. Starting in Poland and traveling through Lithuania and Latvia, our final destination was Estonia. By the end of the trip, we were close to driving each other crazy—but we also realized we had fallen madly in love. Not only with each other but also with the experience of traveling together.
After living in Finland for several years, we moved our entire household—including our two beautiful male cats—to Copenhagen, Denmark, to continue our studies. When we graduated in 2019, we decided it was time to move to Jacky’s native Austria.
These days, we continue to share our passion for travel. Whenever we get the chance, we pack our bags and explore the world. We particularly enjoy venturing off the beaten path and avoiding large tourist crowds. Of course, we make the occasional exception—because sometimes, rules are meant to be broken. 😉
Get in Touch
If you want to get in touch with us, you can follow us on any of our social media outlets or contact us under jacky(at)nomadepicureans.com or mihir(at)nomadepicureans.com
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We’ll be looking forward to hearing from you!
Nomad Epicureans
Vienna, Austria
