This weekly series focuses on budget accommodation gems we discover while on the road. This week: El Cortijo del Lago on the peaceful Lake Yojoa in Honduras.

On the top of our priority list for before setting off on our round the world trip was the purchase of a top-notch netbook. At the time of our purchase, the iPad had yet to hit the market, so the choice between a netbook and a clunky laptop was an obvious one. However, despite a few geeky twinges of initial iPad envy, there is no question that the netbook is by far the best choice for a Globetrotter Girl.

Our final GlobetrotterGirl of 2013 discusses her route to becoming a pilot, why you shouldn’t be afraid to fly and why she fell madly in love with the Caribbean island of St Croix.

Join me on a culinary tour of Lombardy and Veneto, the two regions in northern Italy I visited this year. You’ll be surprised how much more there is than pizza and pasta!

The Via Amerina is an ancient Roman road that brings you from Assisi to Rome, passing through the rolling hills of Umbria and walking through small Italian towns…

Looking for an exquisite place to stay in Playa del Carmen? My recommendation: the wonderful, luxurious beachside Grand Hyatt Resort in the heart of Playa.

The second part of my walk along the ancient Via Amerina to Rome. We’re now in Latium, getting closer to the papal audience in Rome, our final destination.

If you’re traveling on a budget and are visiting Brighton, I highly recommend the YHA Hostel Brighton. A fabulous new hostel located right by the beach!

Visiting the medieval town Mdina in Malta felt like stepping back in time! The well-preserved historic town still feels like hundreds of years ago!

Being on the road 365 days a year, we have stayed at some of the world’s best, and worst, hotels. Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations for both budget and luxury hotels we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Hotel Elysée, Midtown Manhattan New York.