Cities

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…

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!

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Yesterday, Coney Island turned into mermaid central when the annual Mermaid Parade marched down the boardwalk for the 32nd time – an unforgettable summer event!

This week’s Polaroid features the views over Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue from the Roosevelt Island aerial tram – a cable car that crosses the East River.

Another glorious week in New York is coming to an end… A week filled with dinners, drinks, birthday parties, movie dates and many strolls through Brooklyn.