Archive for August, 2011
Great American Road Trip – The Carolinas: From Charlotte to Charleston
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by jess.
We spent the last two days in the Carolinas – visiting Charlotte in North Carolina and Charleston in South Carolina.
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Street Art in Valencia, Spain
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
. . . As passionate street art fans, Valencia is something similar to our Mecca. The Spanish city is teeming with unique graffiti and murals, which makes for fascinating sightseeing throughout local neighborhoods! Barrio Carmen in the historic center is a neighborhood filled with quirky bars, shops and restaurants, along with some terrific street art: [...]
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Great American Road Trip – Asheville, NC and the Appalachian Trail
Posted on 28. Aug, 2011 by jess.
Stop 4 on our NYC2NOLA road trip! Safe and sound in the sunny Appalachian mountains in North Carolina, we just love Asheville, Biltmore and hiking the AT…Also taking suggestions for our next stops in Charleston and Savannah
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Great American Road Trip 2011 – From D.C. to the Blue Ridge Mountains
Posted on 27. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
We escaped the hurricane by driving west from D.C. instead of heading to the beaches of North Carolina. An excellent decision, as we had a sunny day and a drive through some spectacular scenery!
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Great American Road Trip 2011 – Irene and MLK go to Washington
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by jess.
With the extreme weather of Hurricane Irene and the opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr.memorial, we have had an interesting NYC2NOLA Road Trip day in the U.S. Capital.
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Great American Road Trip 2011: Washington, DC
Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
Our first of two days in the capital included night bike rides through the neighborhoods, a visit to The White House and seeing the monuments lit up at night.
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Polaroid of the Week: Breakin’ in Boston, Mass
Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
We expected the history and the great food in Boston, but it turns out Boston is also pretty hip. We caught these break dancers defying gravity near Quincy Market! Boston – we will be back!
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Great American Road Trip 2011 – Philadelphia
Posted on 24. Aug, 2011 by jess.
Yesterday in Philadelphia was all about the food, so today we dedicated ourselves to discovering the role that Philadelphia has played in US history. Both of us knew about the main attractions/events like the Liberty Bell and the signing of the Constitution, but we were actually very surprised to understand just how much of the American way of life is revealed in the city.
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Great American Road Trip 2011 – NYC and Philly
Posted on 23. Aug, 2011 by jess.
From a mini self-hosted TV tour of NYC to a fabulous foodie Philly experience, we’re now on stop two of our Great American Road Trip from New York City to New Orleans. Watch this space, as we provide daily updates from each stop. Today we are in Philly!
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Great American Road Trip 2011 – New York City
Posted on 22. Aug, 2011 by jess.
Our Great American Road Trip 2011 is taking us from New York City to New Orleans and we’d love you to follow along! Today we were in Manhattan, New York – with the pictures to prove it…Enjoy!
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Great American Road Trip: NYC2NOLA 2011
Posted on 21. Aug, 2011 by jess.
We GlobetrotterGirls are at the start of a massive three-week Great American Road Trip from New York City to New Orleans through seven states, one District of Colombia and at least 10 cities – plus we’ve contributed to the Art of Couples Travel ebook, which also launches this week! Read on for more…
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Lisbon on Wheels – Get Out and Ride!
Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by jess.
Portugal’s capital city took us completely by surprise when, after booking a three-week stay on a whim, we ended up enamored by Lisbon’s allure. We would recommend exploring the region on wheels – by car, by bike and a more creative three-wheeled machine as well!
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Polaroid of the week: Street art in Montreal, Canada
Posted on 18. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
Montreal is known for its French feel, but who knew that there would be such a great street art scene. We loved this Mexican mama, tattoo and all!
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Tuscany on a Shoestring – Yes, it’s possible!
Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by Dany.
The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.
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Polaroid of the week: Niagara Falls, Canada
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by jess.
The second largest falls after the Victoria Falls in Africa have long been on our list of places to see. We finally made it to the Niagara Falls, an incredible sight.
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A taste of Thailand... Our first impressions
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