Lisbon in Portugal is an attractive destination that people come to explore all year long. Due to its attractive mild climate and with so much to see. In the decision-making process of a trip, money is often a concern. And believe it or not, despite the big tourist afflux there are still plenty of things […]
Chiang Mai strikes an important balance for long-term travelers. The cost of living is very low, but facilities are developed-world standard. How can that be? Well, I have no idea. After 3 months here, Chiang Mai is still a paradox. Digital nomads will especially like the pervasiveness of fast internet in Chiang Mai. Without exaggeration, WiFi […]
There is absolutely no ground to argue that the city of Rome doesn’t already have enough monuments and sights a tourist can visit. If you have spent time in Rome, you already know that. But if you have some extra time on your hands, my recommendation is to plan a day trip to Tivoli, a […]
For many years, say 15 or so, I was on a path of working hard with the intention of retiring early to travel the world. Long-term travel was essentially my end goal, and I was going to work harder to make it happen sooner. Sound familiar? However, the more that I planned, the more I came to […]
There is no doubt that the city of Budapest has plenty to offer to its visitors. Particularly the river Danube, as it provides picturesque views over many of the city’s landmarks such as the Buda Castle. However, it is important to note that the region around Budapest also bears many attractions and gems of nature. […]
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements (aka. districts or sectors). You can find detailed opinion pieces all over the web about where’s the best place to live or stay or visit. Instead, here’s a quick look at what each Arrondissement of Paris has to offer. Rather than bombard you with paragraphs of prose, we’ve distilled […]
When traveling to developing countries, you’re bound to experience stomach illness unless you’re impossibly strict with hygiene. Even then, food poisoning and airborne viruses can circumvent your best-laid plans. It’s really quite terrifying. Really, what do you do when you catch a stomach bug while traveling? Rather than harp on about hygiene, I want to […]
If you are considering a trip to Spain, there is no doubt that Barcelona is a destination on your bucket list. The city of Barcelona has plenty of sites to see, and especially during the summers, with beautiful weather, and views of the city and coastlines. You can easily venture to the beaches and quaint coastal […]
Sometimes, there’s a little too much talk about how ‘travel has a deeper meaning’. So to lighten the mood, I thought I’d give you five very practical, non-spiritual reasons why you should hit the road and live city-to-city in developing countries. This may sound a little facetious at first, but by the time you get to […]
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and is widely known for its importance during the Renaissance period and the Middle Ages. The city holds many treasures of Renaissance art and architecture. Every year many tourists flock to the city to admire this historical and cultural heritage to have la Dolce Vita. As a tourist, there […]
We’re spending three months in Berlin soon, so it’s about time I know some cool things to do while we’re there. We’re not so much into sightseeing or endless wandering around museums, but we love to get random crash courses in culture and city life. Here are some of the things I’ve read that you can […]
While it might not automatically leap to the top of the pile when drawing up a mental list of dream day trip destinations, Cardiff has a whole host of enjoyable activities on offer. Whether you’re after a day of culture or something altogether more raucous, there are plenty of options available to you. Here are […]
I recently enjoyed a life-changing excursion through the Gobi Desert. Since the end of the expedition, I have tried to regain normalcy, but also some closure. I know I have finished the trek, but I feel like I haven’t completed the whole journey yet.So today, I flipped through my journal for inspiration. Reading back over […]
Paris has somewhat of a reputation to be a very expensive city. This, of course, can be true if you intend to spend your stay with dining in Michelin star restaurants and shopping at haute couture designer stores. A very inexpensive way to pass the time in the City of Light during the summer is to […]
For a long time, Lauren and I have traveled sans insurance. We didn’t actually think nothing would happen, instead, we thought it would be cheaper to self-insure. Now that we’ve been on the road for more than a year, looking back, we’re not surprised to see we would have been far better off with proper travel […]
Does the idea of spending your holidays lolling around on the beach; reading, sunbathing and maybe venturing for the occasional dip in the sea bore you to tears? Who says that’s how a holiday is supposed to be? Why not try an adventure holiday? The world is a big place, full of possibilities. Make the […]
In India, we learned there’s a gigantic difference between the well-worn tourist path and independent exploration. If you follow a guidebook, you can easily become trapped by a world of chore-like sightseeing tours. Bus → Queue → Pay → Look → Leave = Boring! From our 5 months there, and talking to various travelers, here is […]
When a country is known worldwide for their pubs, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that people will plan a beer trip to Dublin. The idea just sounds right. With a little bit of research, a person can experience more than just the beers of Dublin. Here are our suggestions for the top things to […]
Located in the North of England, York is by far one of the most beautiful old cities to visit. This historic city is over 2000 years old and well preserved for all to see today. The city is bursting with character left by the Roman’s, the Vikings, the Normans, the Georgians, and the Victorians. Not […]
Venice is a magical place visited by tourists throughout the year. It has a very romantic flair that particularly attracts couples. The only possible turnoff for this destination is the fact that it is fairly expensive. Having to watch your expenses at all times when you are on vacation is a bit tedious and defeats […]
Part of my love for travel is seeing how the world really works. If there’s one thing I learned quickly in this regard, it’s that prosperity back home is based on anything BUT better ways of living. Even simple tasks like joining a gym can polarise what we know. In India, one of the cheapest […]
On 9th June 2011, only a few days ago, we had our one-year anniversary of being on the road. For a full 12 months, our global travel includes: living city to city, building the Globetrooper website, and experiencing life with no fixed address. Do we miss home? Are we sick of travel? Will we settle […]
A zipper opening, that’s my wake-up call. No, please, not yet, just ten minutes more. Mornings have never been my strong point. And when you’re faced with walking for 8+ long hours every day for two months, the effort to get up is so, SO much greater. The only thing that really unzips my sleeping […]
I always thought the cost of living in India would be the lowest on Earth. But after spending only a few weeks there, I started to hear suggestions that Chiang Mai, Thailand was even cheaper. Could that possibly be? Our cost of living posts has become somewhat of a series. So it only makes sense, […]
