Modern Nomad magazine

PLACES "The Magazine for the Modern Nomad", which eventually evolved into Modern Nomad magazine, was a travel/lifestyle magazine aimed at independent 18-35 year-old travelers. The magazine was published out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and lasted for three years (2001-2004) putting out a total of five issues. Its moniker was "Travel Through Life."

Description

Modern Nomad magazine was a collaboration between Paul W. Jacob and Lindsay Bentz: Paul W. Jacob was the Publishing and Editorial Director of the magazine, while Lindsay Bentz assumed the role of Creative Director.

Modern Nomad magazine developed a cult following due to its innovative travel writing style and clean and modern design. It published essays, poetry, photo essays and full-length features on destinations around the globe, including in-depth looks at food and music subcultures.

Paul W. Jacob was interviewed for CNN.com, featured as a guest on several regional NPR shows, including Conversations with Jean Feraca on Wisconsin Public Radio and was quoted in Canadian Vogue magazine during his time as Publishing and Editorial Director.

Modern Nomad Festival

The Modern Nomad Festival, which was held at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur in June of 2003, was the dream of Paul W. Jacob and attracted over 100 patrons from throughout the United States and Canada. It was a three day festival of music, poetry, food and dance that celebrated the open and loving spirit of the nomadic travel culture that exists throughout the world.

'External Links

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