When I planned my whale watching trip to Baja California, I tried to figure out which would be the best places to go to see the grey whales during their …
I flew to Sumatra solely for one reason: to do a jungle trek and to hopefully see orangutans. There are only two places in the world where you can see …
I always thought that to see wildlife and seabirds out in the sea in Peru, I would have to visit the Ballestas Islands, often dubbed “the poor men’s Galapagos”. After …
The main draw for me to visit the Bahamas was to meet the swimming pigs. Prior to my trip, I hadn’t done much research – I had no idea where …
One thing I do in every place I visit: I get a bird’s eye view of the city. If there is a high point in town, a high building, or …
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 best eateries: read on to find out why Brooklyn is worth a visit!
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, is Cuba safe?
Here is my perfect itinerary for a weekend in Austin – including the best food trucks, bars and breakfast tacos, plus my favorite activities in Texas’ capital.
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 my take on safety in Colombia…
The Ice Diamonds on the ice beach of Breiðamerkursandur were a sight I will never forget – and the highlight of my trip to Iceland. A must-visit place if you go 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 over the past (nearly) SIX years?
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 bus companies – and how to get the best deals!
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 more off-the-beaten-path New York experiences.
My two visits to Hong Kong this year were full of surprises! Find out which twelve things I found surprising about Hong Kong!
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 which I had a hard …
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 handful of my absolute favorite experiences!
I quit my job to travel the world five years ago – and I am still traveling! Read more about how my backpacking trip turned into an indefinite journey around the world..
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 world!
Even though we tried to eat all of Chiang Mai’s vegetarian restaurants, there was no way we could try them all. Instead we picked our top five vegetarian restaurants in the northern Thai city.
San Francisco was one of our favourite cities during the American leg of our travels. The city is filled with life; it could take a lifetime to discover all of its secrets. It could also take a big budget if you’re not careful. However, with a bit of planning, exploring the streets of San Fran doesn’t need to eat through your budget. Here are the Globetrottergirls’ tips on getting the most out of San Francisco on a shoestring budget.
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: The Sterling Hotel in Melaka, Malaysia.
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: The Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore.
Planning to hike the Camino de Santiago? Check out my detailed packing list, including things I didn’t bring that I wish I had and the things I never used!
If you are a female who loves to travel solo and you are toying with the idea of going to NYC, well, you are just on the right track! A …
Budapest has seen a steady rise in popularity over the last couple of decades and is now one of the most popular capitals in all of Europe. If you’re on …
The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave has been featured on Discovery Channel, History Channel, twice on National Geographic TV and in the New York Times.
The story of the day two women (us) jumped into cars and trucks with strangers across Patagonia to the end of the world.
Before I got my Green Card, I was lucky enough to have an extended tourist visa for the U.S., which allowed me to stay 180 days at a time instead …