Tops and Flops of 600 days of travel: Days 501 – 600
We just recently celebrated our 600th day on the road! There were highs and lows, as always, that we would like to share… Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.
Travel Reflections
Becoming forgettable | How absence doesn’t always make the heart grow fonder
We are not ready to trade in this mindset-altering, life-affirming freedom that becoming nomads has given us…but we are increasingly shocked at just how forgettable this seems to have made us….
600 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Today marks our 600th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in the U.S., Thailand & in Laos. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!
700 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Today marks our 700th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!
A bizarre train ride: The original bamboo train in Battambang, Cambodia
We were conflicted about a popular tourist attraction in Battambang, Cambodia – the original bamboo train.
What I Wonder When I Wander: Why is bargaining so hard for some?
This week I wonder about bargaining while abroad. What makes certain travelers so uncomfortable with it, while others understand it for the art form that it is?
Happy anniversary! Today we celebrate one year on the road
It’s official! We GlobetrotterGirls have been on the road for exactly one year today! Read on to find out how many borders we’ve crossed, buses, taxis and tuk tuks we’ve taken, our top 5 places we visited this past year, and just how much did we spend?
It’s a dog’s life for animal lovers on the road
One night I watched as an Elephant walked into a bar…this was no joke either, there was no punchline in sight. Read on for our story of two years on the road and the many occasions we have had to bear witness to animal cruelty on the road.
Stunning Chile: 10 Places in Chile That Will Take Your Breath Away
Chile is one of the most awe-inspiring countries I’ve visited so far – its diverse scenery, ranging from volcanoes and geysers to glaciers and salt flats is truly breathtaking…
The Spirit of Christmas
Except for the odd discordance of hearing Christmas songs while wearing sunscreen and flip-flops, the Christmas ‘season’ has pretty much passed us by this year. No Amazon deliveries, no online (or offline) purchases, no standing in line at the post office outraged at the price of shipping, no wrapping up pretty boxes with even prettier little bows. It has been a truly capitalism-free Christmas.