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She said, She said: Perspectives on an attempted robbery in Montevideo
Posted on 19. Jun, 2013 by Jess.
On our first night in Montevideo, Uruguay, three teenagers attempted to rob us. This post looks at how the two of us perceived the same event in very different ways, plus the reality of travel safety in Montevideo.
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Sun, Sea & Save: Thailand offers top value for money travel
Posted on 16. Jun, 2013 by Jess.
In Thailand you can live the high life on a low budget. Here’s just a few ideas to whet your whistle in time for summer.
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Arriving to the end of the world | Ushuaia, Argentina
Posted on 14. Jun, 2013 by Jess.
Ushuaia in Argentina is not only the world’s southernmost city, but also the gateway to Antarctica. Read on for our tips on what to do and see in Ushuaia.
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The day we hitchhiked to the end of the world
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 by Jess.
The story of the day two women (us) jumped into cars and trucks with strangers across Patagonia to the end of the world.
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What I Wonder When I Wander: When a song is a global hit, are we all really dancing to the same tune?
Posted on 02. Jun, 2013 by Jess.
This week I wonder about music and whether it connects us all, or gives a false sense of direction. Plus, I reveal a little known secret about the Germans.
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GlobetrotterGirl of the Month May 2013: Torre DeRoche, author, blogger and sailor
Posted on 28. May, 2013 by Jess.
Our May GlobetrotterGirl of the Month is Torre DeRoche, who put all fear behind her to jump on a humble boat and sail across the Pacific. Read on for how breaking free turned Torre into a successful author living the live of her dreams.
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Ice, Ice Baby: The amazing Perito Moreno Glacier | Patagonia, Argentina
Posted on 22. May, 2013 by Jess.
Ever wonder why some glaciers are blue? Or if all of them are melting? Read on for those answers and our attempt at bringing the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia to life.
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What I Wonder When I Wander: If knowledge is power, then why is travel weakening me with neuroses?
Posted on 19. May, 2013 by Jess.
After a few weeks here in New York, Jess reflects on the difficulties of reconciling the knowledge gained on the road within the confines of everyday life, and whether or not she is entirely neurotic. You be the judge in this week’s What I Wonder column!
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Hotel Tip of the Week: Posada al Sur | Montevideo, Uruguay
Posted on 12. May, 2013 by Jess.
This week we review Posada al Sur in Montevideo, Uruguay, which offers an artsy Latin vibe at great value for money.
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Torres del Paine: Patagonia’s essence in a day
Posted on 07. May, 2013 by Jess.
Torres Del Paine National Park is Patagonia at its best: stunning scenery paired with amazing wildlife and beautiful hikes, including the famous W Trek.
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We are Dani and Jess, a German-American lesbian couple who decided semi-spontaneously to take our work on the road and travel the world in April 2010. Digital Nomads, Street Food Junkies, House-sitters, Vegetarians, Street Art & Photography Lovers, Hotel Enthusiasts. Find out more about us here
