<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nomatiq]]></title><description><![CDATA[From our extended stays around the world, we provide you with firsthand knowledge and insights to inspire and guide your journey, one stay at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.thenomatiq.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:48:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thenomatiq.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Chacahua Lagoons, Oaxaca | A Travel Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chacahua is a small village in Oaxaca, between the Pacific and a lagoon. We camped on the beach in April and spent slow days walking, watching the sunrise and seeing everyday village life. 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