Archive for 'Travel Reflections'
Happy Anniversary! Today we celebrate two years on the road
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by jess.
We GlobetrotterGirls have been on the road for exactly two years today! Read on to find out how many borders we’ve crossed, buses, taxis, boats and tuk tuks we’ve taken, our top 5 places we visited this past year, and just how much did we spend in our second year of travel?
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Please don’t go to…Muang Ngoi Neua | Laos
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by jess.
A trip to the serene, sleepy village on the shores of the Nam Ou River in Northern Laos, Muang Ngoi Neua, feels like a trip back in time – but you don’t want to go there…
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Day 601 to Day 700: The Tops and Flops
Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by Dany.
We celebrated our 700th day on the road last weekend! There were some amazing highs and almost no lows – Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.
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700 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Posted on 31. Mar, 2012 by jess.
Today marks our 700th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!
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A white lie and a wild ride in the Windy City
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by jess.
On a local’s recommendation, we explored my hometown in a way we never expected – and saw the city from one of its most beautiful sides…
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When travel dreams die…our disappointing trip to The Beach
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Dany.
We couldn’t have been more excited to see that jaw-droppingly gorgeous, secluded Maya Bay in person. It turns out, we almost wish we didn’t come here at all.
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Hijacked by a Buddhist monk in Sukothai
Posted on 27. Feb, 2012 by jess.
One morning in Sukothai, we notice a monk smiling at us, urging us to come with him to visit the temple complex, and when a monk offers to show you around a temple, you don’t say no…right?
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It’s a dog’s life for animal lovers on the road
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by jess.
One night I watched as an Elephant walked into a bar…this was no joke either, there was no punchline in sight. Read on for our story of two years on the road and the many occasions we have had to bear witness to animal cruelty on the road.
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A taste of Thailand… Our first impressions
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Dany.
Forget what we expected it to be like – Thailand is what it is! This incredible country, so filled with contrasts, has been a fascinating place to get to know. Find out what a rustic gas station looks like, which social media network Thais are surprisingly active on, and why Thailand is 543 years in the future…
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Reality check in Rap City | Atlanta, GA
Posted on 15. Jan, 2012 by jess.
Find out why Atlanta is a music Mecca for the GlobetrotterGirls and whether or not we met any of our favorite musicians while in the ATL this year…
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In search of the real South – Charleston, South Carolina
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by jess.
Before we set off on our road trip through the South, we had certain ideas and stereotypes about life below the Mason-Dixon line. Read on to find oust how many of these stereotypes were true and just what the details revealed.
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Becoming forgettable | How absence doesn’t always make the heart grow fonder
Posted on 26. Dec, 2011 by jess.
We are not ready to trade in this mindset-altering, life-affirming freedom that becoming nomads has given us…but we are increasingly shocked at just how forgettable this seems to have made us….
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Tops and Flops of 600 days of travel: Days 501 – 600
Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by jess.
We just recently celebrated our 600th day on the road! There were highs and lows, as always, that we would like to share… Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.
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600 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Dany.
Today marks our 600th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in the U.S., Thailand & in Laos. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!
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Independence through Independents – Asheville, NC
Posted on 20. Dec, 2011 by jess.
Our NYC2NOLA road trip this summer did not quite go as planned thanks to hurricanes, detours and nearly derailed idealism. Luckily, we found Asheville…
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Getting scammed in Bangkok
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Travel Photo Roulette #32: LOVE
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Becoming forgettable | How absence doesn't always make the heart grow fonder
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A taste of Thailand... Our first impressions
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Happy Anniversary! Today we celebrate two years on the road
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Annette | Bucket List Journey: I am totally digging the colorful chairs! Looks li...
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