Is it safe to travel in Costa Rica?
After my very first visit to Costa Rica back in 2011, I would have answered the question if it is safe to travel in Costa Rica with a sound YES, …
Travel Tips
How to Compare eSIMs for Global Travelers: Beyond Price and Data Limits
Many people now use eSIMs to stay online, especially during trips. Choosing the right plan can feel hard. There are many offers with different limits, network partners, and time ranges. …
House-Sitting With Mild Cat Allergies: Questions to Ask, Gear to Pack, How to Prep the Space
House-sitting opens doors to slower travel, cozy neighborhoods, and four-legged cuddles. If you’re allergic to cats, it can also mean sneezing, scratchy eyes, and sleep that never quite lands. The …
The Galápagos Islands: Fifteen Things To Know Before You Go
How much does it cost to visit the Galapagos Islands? Do you have to take a cruise? How do you get there? Find out everything you need to know about visiting the Galapagos Islands!
The Beginner’s Guide to Long-Distance Road Trips
Embarking on a long-distance road trip can be an exhilarating experience. It offers you the chance to discover new places, unwind in breathtaking locales, and make lasting memories. It’s an …
Globetrottergirls’ quick guide to travel insurance
Using what we know about the realities of long-term travel, we are doing massive amounts of research for the best travel insurance packages. There are hundreds of providers out there, so we have put together a checklist of questions to help you choose the right travel insurance. And we’d like to hear your thoughts too!
Six of my favorite markets in New York City
In the markets in New York City, every culture, language and era mixes and mingles while buying and selling clothes, trinkets, antiques and food. We have visited loads of markets this past year while in town, and here are our top five picks, and a few extra we just couldn’t leave out!
How much does it cost to travel in Uruguay?
The answer is – more than you would think. This is our very exact, to the penny breakdown of two weeks traveling through Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento and the beaches.
There’s the Thailand we were looking for | A Bicycle Tour with SpiceRoads
Far from the bright lights and bustle of Bangkok, cycling through the northern Thai countryside outside of Chiang Mai filled us with a sense of the Thai rhythm of life.
Hire a guide or go for a ride – what’s the best way to visit Angkor Wat?
You can go independently or hire a guide, cycle to the ruins or hop in a tuk tuk to get there. From dawn til dusk, thousands of tourists explore Cambodia’s Angkor Wat site each day. Find out what we think are the best ways to take in this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site.