We couldn’t have been more excited to see that jaw-droppingly gorgeous, secluded Maya Bay in person. It turns out, we almost wish we didn’t come here at all.

As my taxi was driving down the island’s main street and we reached a touristy part that was lined with hotels, casinos and restaurants, I started to doubt my decision …

I have educated several friends on travel hacking this year, and as one of them is about to take advantage of her first free hotel stay, I thought it was time to talk about travel hacking here on Globetrottergirls as well!

I am sharing my tips and tricks on how to find cheap flights, which flight search engines I use and how I use fare alerts. Plus, I’m giving away a $150 flight voucher!

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!

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.

So…it took us months to talk about it but…we got scammed in Bangkok. Here’s our story. You can laugh, you can cry with us, but definitely take it to heart as these scams happen to tons of nice folks who visit the Thai capital.

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!

Ash Ambirge is our April 2013 GlobetrotterGirl of the Month for good reason. This location independent firecracker is the president of her own six-figure marketing company, which she runs from her bases in Chile, Costa Rica and other places around the world. Ash minces no words and has no time for self-pity – this interview is filled with motivating stories, mantras and mottos, so read on only if you’re prepared to be inspired to sit down and finally get all those things done you’ve been meaning to do for ages!

We visited the breathtaking Quebrada de Cafayate in northern Argentina, where we found stunning rock formations and saw some of Argentina’s most beautiful scenery.