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GlobetrotterGirls Holiday Travel Guide 2011

Posted on 26. Nov, 2011 by jess.

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You can’t control flight delays, blizzards or long queues, but read on for our tips and tricks to take the stress out of this year’s holiday travel experience including how to book a flight, packing tips, advice on hiring a housesitter, what not to wear and some bonus iPhone apps.

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Go Beyond…Philadelphia’s historic sites: Markets, mosaics, murals and micro-brews

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by jess.

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Philadelphia is known as the ‘Birthplace of America’ and is home to many historic sites, but we quickly discovered there is much more to Philly than history (or hoagies!)

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Polaroid of the week: Cycling monks in Muang Sing, Laos

Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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Buddhism is widely spread throughout Laos and you can see monks in their draping saffron robes everywhere in the country – even cycling through the fields…

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A country of contrasts: the spectacular shores and urban chic of Wales

Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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On our trip to Wales, we discovered a country of contrasts as Wales balances modern urban chic with 11 million sheep and 750 miles of gorgeous shores.

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Hotel Tip of the Week: Hotel Helix | Washington, DC

Posted on 20. Nov, 2011 by jess.

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This weekly series focuses on accommodation gems we discover while on the road. This week: Hotel Helix in Washington, DC.

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Five travel websites we couldn’t live without

Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by jess.

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While helping a friend make travel plans recently, we realized that we could never travel as easily as we do without using certain travel websites. Read on for a list of our top five sites we could never travel without.

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Polaroid of the week: Phra Phikanet (Ganesha) in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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The Hindu deity Ganesha is known as Phra Phikanet in Thailand and worshiped by many Thai Buddhists. Make sure to have flowers or donuts handy to him…

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Ottawa UnLOCKed: Finding the key to conquering Canada’s Capital City

Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by jess.

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Ottawa is a clean, green city filled with some of the nicest citizens we have met along the way, but there is much more to the city than first impressions may reveal. Luckily we discovered that the key to conquering Ottawa is all about the locks.

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Polaroid of the week: Street Food Stall in Patong, Phuket

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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The night markets in Thailand are every foodie’s dream: plenty of cheap, delicious dishes cooked up on the side of the road!

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Street Art special: Oh Canada!

Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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The wide open spaces in Ontario and Quebec contrast entirely with the urban scenes of street art around every corner in cities like Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City and Ottawa. Find out which city has the best street art according to the two of us Street Art fan girls!

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A little piece of Europe: 24 hours in Quebec City

Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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The symphony of sounds on the streets are so classically French it is hard to believe we are actually in Canada. We just loved Quebec City! Read on for our 24 hours in town, plus seasonal tips!

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Polaroid of the week: Long-tail boats on Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Dany.

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This week’s Polaroid features a Thai icon: the traditional wooden long-tail boats, which are still a common means of transport throughout South East Asia.