Polaroid of the week: Sunset over Austin, Texas
And just like that, my time in Austin came to an end. What started out as a curious exploration of a new (to me) state and city turned into an intensive love affair…
Cities
Hotel Tip of the Week: Hotel Diva | San Francisco
During the California leg of our round-the-world tour we had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Diva in San Francisco for two nights in May. Though Diva doesn’t fall into the average backpacker’s budget, it most definitely falls into any Globetrotting Girl’s budget in need of a some spectacular relaxation in a sexy hotel in the heart of San Francisco!
KFOG Kaboom San Francisco 2010
We’ve been very lucky so far when it comes to events – we always seem to be in the right place at the right time. We happened to be in …
Polaroid Of The Week: Seattle By Night
This week, I visited many of Seattle’s parks and skyline viewpoints, like Alki Beach and Kerry Park, from where we got stunning views over downtown Seattle.
Around the block but worlds apart – New York’s Little Italy and Chinatown
Find out why New York’s Little Italy was underwhelming, why Chinatown is fascinating and why Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting is a must for travelers and New York locals alike.
New York City Attractions: Which ones are worth a visit, which ones should you skip?
New York City is one of those cities where you can spend days just running from one attraction to the next, and basically never run out of things to do. …
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in New York City: The best Christmas-themed bars, restaurants, activities, pop-ups and Holiday shows (2025 Edition)
If you’re visiting NYC for the Holidays, here is the ultimate guide to Christmas in New York City! Activities, bars, Christmas shows and more!
The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to A Weekend In New York City
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 …
Polaroid of the week: Street Art in Spanish Harlem
If you’ve been following this site for a while, you know that I am a huge fan of street art. And one thing I love about New York City is …
Polaroid Of The Week: 5 Pointz, New York City’s Street Art Mecca
This week’s Polaroid features 5 Pointz, New York City’s street art mecca – an abandoned factory where street artists from around the world paint colorful graffiti.