Archive for 'Top Lists'
Vegetarian Dixie: The Best of Southern Food
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by jess.
Ah, the South. In a land where Mac’n'Cheese is considered a vegetable, we did manage to find some fantastic vegetarian options on our Great American road trip through the South this year. Caution: this post will make you hungry!
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33 things we love about New York City
Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by jess.
New York is easy to love…read on for a list of thirty-three things we love about the city, in no particular order, plus the best NYC video in our opinion of all time. Then please share your favs in the comments below!
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GlobetrotterGirls Holiday Travel Guide 2011
Posted on 26. Nov, 2011 by jess.
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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Five travel websites we couldn’t live without
Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by jess.
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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Our Top 5 Towns to Visit in Tuscany
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by jess.
For those who haven’t been there, what they say about Tuscany really is true: gorgeous hills planted with olive trees and vineyards. While you could spend your trip in a rustic villa, swimming, sipping and sleeping the days away, taking in the culture and public life of Tuscany is fascinating. Read on for our top choices, which may surprise you…
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A taste of Italy…our first impressions
Posted on 22. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
Both huge fans of wine, olives, pizza and pasta , we had been wanting to visit Italy together for years but for some reason, it never worked out. This year we finally made it – and had an incredible trip. Here’s a taste of our time in Italy.
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Three things not to miss in Ontario, Canada
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by guest.
Travel writer Sophie Willis-Lee breaks down three key elements to a quintessential Ontario experience.
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Top 5 things to do in Panama City, Panama
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Dany.
Panama City, the largest city and capital of Panama, is a vibrant city that combines modern architecture with colonial history, and offers beach getaways as well as a rainforest, not to forget the famous Canal.
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33 things we love about Costa Rica
Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by jess.
These thirty three things are just a start – there were so many positive aspects of our time in Costa Rica, we could easily list thirty three more! Feel free to share your favs here, too!
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33 things we love about Nicaragua
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by jess.
Every once in a while, a country really takes us by surprise, like our deep love affair with Mexico. We had an inkling we would love Nicaragua, and after spending six weeks here, it was easy as pie to come up with a long list of favorites. Read on for thirty three things we love about Nicaragua, in no particular order.
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14 things we love about El Salvador
Posted on 23. Feb, 2011 by jess.
After spending fourteen days in El Salvador, we have listed 14 things, in no particular order, which we found out we love about the country, one for each day…
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33 things we love about Guatemala
Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 by jess.
No matter how well you know a place, there is always so much more to discover. Though Jess lived here for two years, the 10 wonderful weeks we spent in Guatemala in 2010 led to some of our most magnificent discoveries and experiences of our travels so far. Read on for a list of 33 things, in no particular order, we absolutely love about Guatemala.
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Top 20 things we miss from home
Posted on 27. Dec, 2010 by jess.
Since we began travelling in April 2010, every single day has meant trying something for the first time or meeting someone new. We have had so many new experiences; it has been easy to overlook any cravings for things from ‘home’.
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11 things we love about Belize
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by jess.
Belize was meant to be a quick week on the way to Guatemala, but ended up being eleven excellent, adventurous days like none other on our trip. In celebration of our new love of this country, read on for our listing of eleven things we love about Belize, one for each day.
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The Tops and Flops of 200 days on the road
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by jess.
Following our reflections on 200 days of travel, here are the tops and flops of our last 100 days on the road:






