A few years ago I would have answered this question with a sound YES, but after my latest trip to Costa Rica at the end

I’ve been using rental cars all over the world ever since I was old enough to drive. From my first rental in Spain 20 years

Compared to 2017, when I traveled eight out of twelve months, 2018 was my slowest travel year in a decade – yes, even when I

Globetrottergirls is turning eight! Eight years of globetrotting and blogging - I am celebrating this milestone by looking back at the journey so far, and

Even though I’ve been to Thailand three times, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of the Land Of Smiles, or its many islands.

For the past few years, I've shared my favorite travel moments of each year. This year, I want to share a little bit more than

Still looking for gift ideas for the traveler in your life? Look no further, I've got you covered with some fabulous, affordable last-minute gift ideas!

Ever since I first started traveling, I have loved postcards. And I mean my very first trip, all the way back when I was a

My search for my Ecuadorian dream beach brought me to Montañita, a small beach town popular with travelers from all over South America. Was it

Brooklyn is New York's most populous borough - and it has so much to offer! From live music to street art to some of NYC's

My Galapagos Islands cruise was everything I'd dreamed: countless wildlife encounters, giant tortoises, incredibly diverse underwater life, and so much more...

Everything you should know before heading to Cuba: How do the two currencies work? Is there internet? Where to stay and how to get around,

In this article I am sharing the best ways to improve your iPhone / smartphone photography - including the best editing apps, accessories and selfie

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner and the summer holidays coming up, I thought I'd share my top tips on how to find

Baños is known as Ecuador's adventure capital, and I knew there were a bunch of activities I could do here that would give me a

The 5-day hike to Colombia's Lost City, or Ciudad Perdida, through the jungle and the Sierra Nevada mountains, is one of South America's most spectacular

Here is my perfect itinerary for a weekend in Austin - including the best food trucks, bars and breakfast tacos, plus my favorite activities in

This Yucatan road trip offers a great taste of Mexico: A mix of Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes, jungle, delicious food and authentic Mexican villages.

After a month of eating, drinking and sightseeing my way through Seattle, here are my favorite places: restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, neighborhoods and sights

Isla Mujeres - this little Caribbean island near Cancun is my little Mexican paradise, complete with picture-perfect palm-fringed sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise water!

How safe is it to travel to Colombia? Are there still kidnappings, druggings and muggings? Which cities are safe and which aren't? Read on for

The Ice Diamonds on the ice beach of Breiðamerkursandur were a sight I will never forget - and the highlight of my trip to Iceland.

It's been nearly six years that I handed in my notice to travel the world.. for a year. So how has my nomadic journey evolved

Icebergs, glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, hot springs & lava fields: these are only a few of the breathtaking sights you come across on an epic Iceland

Tel Aviv is known to be not the budget-friendliest city, but it is so worth a visit - which is why I am sharing my

Today I am sharing the tools with you that I use to find the cheapest ways to get around Europe. From budget airlines to international

I didn't think a truly paradisical, unspoiled island still existed in Thailand - but Koh Poda ticked all the boxes of the picture-perfect tropical island!

It's finally here, part II of Five things to discover in New York that most tourists (and locals) never do - read on for five

My two visits to Hong Kong this year were full of surprises! Find out which twelve things I found surprising about Hong Kong!

This photo essay sums up my travels through the Philippines - enjoy my favorite pictures from the place that turned out to become one of

After sharing my five best moments in five years of travel yesterday, it's now time for the five worst experiences. Contrary to yesterday's post, for

I have to admit that I find it nearly impossible to pick just five moments out of five years of travel, but here are a

I quit my job to travel the world five years ago - and I am still traveling! Read more about how my backpacking trip turned

I have educated several friends on travel hacking this year, and as one of them is about to take advantage of her first free hotel

One of the most terrifying experiences on all my travels: Cycling down Bolivia's notorious Death Road, also known as the most dangerous roads in the

We visited one of the most fascinating landscapes in the southwestern U.S. - the vast white sand desert of Sand Dunes in New Mexico -

Exploring a new part of the world with your new partner is always exciting, but you don’t have to get on a plane to do

When it comes to getting hot, there are a few places where the warmth of the sun gives you way more than a great tan!

If you are anything like me you take a lot of photos on your travels. They are a fantastic way to capture the beautiful sights

If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know that I am a big fan of long-distance hikes. After the Salkantay Trek in

The Holiday Season is upon us, and if you are like me, you are currently spending your evenings in front of your laptop ordering gifts

This post was updated in December 2018. How to find cheap transportation and accommodation It's been a while since I shared my favorite travel resources

One thing I wanted to make a priority this year was spending time in New York City. After traveling for almost eight months in 2017