Archive for 'Travel Reflections'
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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What I Wonder When I Wonder: Does Nationality Really Matter?
Posted on 05. May, 2013 by Jess.
Being back in the States, Jess wonders why and how much nationality matters, and whether in today’s age, where you are from plays an important role in revealing who you really are.
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Happy Anniversary! Today we celebrate three years on the road
Posted on 30. Apr, 2013 by Jess.
When this journey began on April 30, 2010, there was no set finish date, but we never imagined that we would have been able to travel for 1095 days now – in a row!
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GlobetrotterGirl of the Month April 2013: Ash Ambirge of The Middle Finger Project
Posted on 28. Apr, 2013 by Jess.
Ash Ambirge is our April 2013 GlobetrotterGirl of the Month for good reason. This location independent firecracker is the president of her own six-figure marketing company, which she runs from her bases in Chile, Costa Rica and other places around the world. Ash minces no words and has no time for self-pity – this interview is filled with motivating stories, mantras and mottos, so read on only if you’re prepared to be inspired to sit down and finally get all those things done you’ve been meaning to do for ages!
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We’re off to New York City today!
Posted on 26. Apr, 2013 by Jess.
If you are subscribed to our monthly newsletter then you already know this, but…we are on our way to New York City! (If you’d like to always be among the first to know about the next stops on our adventure, subscribe here to the Beyond the Blog newsletter) Oops, we did it again! Instead of [...]
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The changing face of gay travel
Posted on 16. Apr, 2013 by guest.
In this guest post John and Craig, a couple from the UK, tell how gay travel has changed over the last twenty years in their experience.
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Home sweet home in southern Chile: Following the trail of German immigrants
Posted on 03. Apr, 2013 by Dany.
Dani talks about cake, beer and the darker side of why Chile and Argentina’s Lake District had such a strong German influence over the years.
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GlobetrotterGirl of the Month: Leah Walker of LeahTravels.com | March 2013
Posted on 29. Mar, 2013 by Jess.
This month’s GlobetrotterGirl of the Month is Leah Walker of LeahTravels.com. This GT Girl just broke free last month to live life on her own terms and travel the world. Find out about what shifted her mentality and what her life looks like one month in to her new life!
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What I Wonder When I Wander: How close are we to dying on a night bus, really?
Posted on 24. Mar, 2013 by Jess.
This week I wonder how night bus drivers do it, sharing a story of a time we almost died and reveal my great new idea for a game show…
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February GlobetrotterGirl of the Month: Amy Montalvo
Posted on 27. Feb, 2013 by Jess.
Meet Amy Montalvo, our February GlobetrotterGirl of the Month. Through her business, ONEPASS Productions, Amy has been able to incorporate a life of travel into her career, by creating video content with a purpose, highlighting positive impacts and changes being made around the world.
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