What it’s like living in New York City during COVID-19
I live under the flight path of JFK Airport, and I am used to hearing the roaring noise of planes descending over Brooklyn as they are making their way to …
Cities
San Francisco on a shoestring
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.
Have we been here before? San Francisco vs Lisbon
Both cities are built on seven hills. They both have street cars…but the more we explored Lisbon, we uncovered just how connected these 2 (unintentional) twin cities really are! Read on to find out what else San Francisco has in common with Lisbon.
Hotel Tip of the Week: The Library Hotel | Manhattan, New York City
The two of us can be pretty critical when it comes to hotels, but this week’s Hotel Tip of the Week, The Library Hotel was a particular surprise. Find what we loved and what we didn’t about this creative Manhattan hotel.
Go Beyond…Philadelphia’s historic sites: Markets, mosaics, murals and micro-brews
Philadelphia is known as the ‘Birthplace of America’ and is home to many historic sites, but we quickly discovered there is much more to Philly than history (or hoagies!)