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28/11/2019

09/10/2019

Italy, Chile, or Greece anyone..?

Okay there are also a couple of cool spots in the U.S. on this list - why not move for a while and experience a new place and even get an incentive for it?

Sometimes the call of a new adventure - or simply a chance at relocating your job to a new place - can be too tempting to resist. If you've been thinking…

28/09/2019

"When it comes to self-booking, it’s a golden age for price alerts, which have expanded from sale emails sent by airlines, travel agencies and other operators to fare predictions and deal disseminators."

Are you subscribed to any flight / cruise / hotel deals newsletters / websites, and have you acted on any of these deals?

It’s a golden age for price alerts, which have expanded from emails touting sales to fare predictions and deal disseminators.

23/09/2019

How to spend the perfect weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee: What to see, what to do, where to eat, where to shop, and where to stay.

When people think about traveling to Tennessee, Knoxville is usually not the first destination that comes to mind, and Knoxville is often overlooked in favor of more famous Nashville or

17/09/2019

MyLittleAdventure’s blog takes you to the discovery of 20 courageous female travelers who made their dream a reality..

If you're looking for travel inspiration, check out this article:

Discover the Top 20 Solo Female Travel Blogs in 2019 founded by inspirational women. These women will certainly change the way you see the solo female traveling.

16/09/2019

Knoxville is beautiful

30/08/2019

Across the globe, travel providers and government agencies are responding to ‘overtourism’ with suggestions for less-crowded places and quieter seasons.

What's your take on this: do you prefer going 'off the beaten path' or do you want to cross the most famous sights off of your bucket list?

Across the globe, travel providers and government agencies are responding to ‘overtourism’ with suggestions for less-crowded places and quieter seasons.

30/07/2019

Greetings from Knoxville, Tennessee! This is my second trip to Tennessee, but while in 2018 exploring the state on a road trip meant rushing through most places, this year I am dedicating my time to just one place: Knoxville!

Have you been to Knoxville? I'd love to hear your recommendations: What to see, where to eat, where to drink whiskey and things I shouldn't miss while I'm here!

29/07/2019

Instagram ruining destinations around the world has been a big topic this year. Have you personally experienced this, and do you agree that Instagram contributes to overtourism / overcrowding in specific destinations?

Instagram is great for seeing beautiful and unique travel destinations, but the number of people hitting up these 15 spots for photos has ruined them.

09/04/2019

Looking for some inspiration to book that flight and spread your wings solo?

Each and every one of these women believes in the power of female solo travel and shares their tips and tricks to making it happen.

Thanks for including me in this awesome list, Contiki

Whether it’s their enviable snaps, adventurous antics or on point outfits - these women are guaranteed to inspire your own solo female travel adventures.

21/01/2019

Some great destinations on this list - including some of my favorites (Tel Aviv, Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, San Diego, Chile's Elqui Valley) but also a number of places that are high up on my own travel wish list (New Zealand, Morocco, Seoul)

Which of these 19 places do you want to visit?

From Denver to Uzbekistan, where will 2019 take you?

16/01/2019

3 months in Italy, anyone? :) And get paid for it!

Airbnb is offering four individuals the chance to spend three months living as a local in the Italian village of Grottole through its Italian Sabbatical program.

During the all-expenses-paid sabbatical, the four participants will have the chance to explore the quaint area, which comes complete with 10th-century castles, rolling valleys, olive groves, and caves where locals produce their own wine.

The Italian Sabbatical is set in the village of Grottole in southern Italy, home of 300 inhabitants and 600 empty homes. The overall goal is to breathe new life into the community and repopulate the village’s historic center over the next decade.

Would you be up for it?

Airbnb is looking for four lucky individuals to spend the summer living in the quaint Italian village of Grottole.

07/01/2019

An insightful retrospective of a (way too rushed!) yearlong trip around the world - 52 places in 52 weeks. Over 13,000 people applied to become the New York Times Traveler 2018 who visited all the places named on the NYT's famous '52 Places To Go' list (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/travel/places-to-visit.html) - but as Jada Yuan explains, it was actually quite a stressful and challenging year.

There are some interesting lessons in her recap, and I wholeheartedly agree with this statement:
"Solo travel is an experience I’d urge every human, and particularly every woman, to try at least once."

It was a dream job, visiting the globe’s most alluring destinations on assignment. Here’s what our 2018 Traveler learned in a year of almost nonstop travel.

19/11/2018

I regularly get emails asking me about my travel budget / travel expenses. Many of my 'How much does it cost to travel in...' posts are older, and a lot of people stumble upon the post in which I shared the expenses during the first year of full time travel (https://globetrottergirls.com/2011/05/one-year-of-travel-our-experiences/), which were just under $15,000 per person, ie. $1,250 a month - but that was in 2010/2011, and people ask me if it's still possible to travel on such little money in 2018/19. The couple featured in this article, Amirah and Jarrell, proves that it is still possible to travel a full year for less than $20,000:

When Amirah Cook and her husband set off on a four year honeymoon, they used Tim Ferriss' Dreamline sheet to map their adventures. Here's how you can follow in their steps to travel the world.

22/10/2018

My Iceland road trip a few years ago is still one of my all-time favorite trips, and I've been wanting to go back to visit the lesser visited Snæfellsnes peninsula, which I didn't have time for when I drove the entire Ring Road.

Now I've got the perfect itinerary mapped out for me thanks to Never Ending Voyage!

Bookmark this post if you are planning a trip to Iceland and want to see some places off the beaten tourist trails.

Avoid the crowds on a 7 to 12 day Iceland itinerary to the stunning Snæfellsnes and Westfjords. Includes map, Iceland road trip tips, and detailed info.

14/10/2018

Today marks the beginning of . This year's theme is "Earth as Inspiration."

Which part of our planet fascinates you the most?

For me, it's two starkly different things: deserts and glaciers. When I traveled through Patagonia a few years ago all the way down to Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica, I wish I would've been able to hop on one of the Arctic cruises to see the White Continent. Massive ice fields and icebergs, glaciers, whales, experience the stillness of the Arctic, and maybe even take a dip in the icy waters.

Did you know that Ponant Cruises Antarctica expeditions visit research stations and have New York Times science writers on board, offering educational discovery and daily lectures?

To find out more about educational cruises, follow CLIA - Cruise Lines International Association

*Photo taken at Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina

05/10/2018

Let's talk about cruises - a lot of people seem to dislike them, but I think it's important to differentiate between those cruise lines that have a bad reputation for things like poor sewage treatment and air pollution reduction, and those that are committed to environmental and social sustainability, as most expedition cruises go to Antarctica, or Galapagos Cruises, where on my cruise we had daily lectures by certified naturalists from the Galapagos National Park. Or Paul Gauguin Cruises, also known for their small ships and who offer the wildlife discovery series where guests learn about about marine wildlife and habitats from scientists and conservationists.

Bottom line: If you are thinking about going on a cruise, make sure to do your research and find a cruise line that is not just looking at profits, but a reputable ocean-friendly eco-cruise.

You can read more about 'green cruising' here:
https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=528

04/10/2018

In the spirit of : Five Trips that allow you to combine vacation and animal welfare / wildlife conservancy - from as close as Colorado to as far as Thailand:

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02/10/2018

I watched this cruise ship leaving New York City this past weekend and it made me think I should go on another cruise - maybe to the Caribbean some time this winter? There are amazing deals from New York, for example to the Bahamas for only $399!

Have you taken a cruise? If so, where did you go and did you like it?

You can follow the cruise industry throughout October under to find out about amazing destinations and experiences cruising has to offer, and check out their Facebook CLIA - Cruise Lines International Association

12/09/2018

If you're looking for a cheap fall getaway to Europe or the Caribbean, check out Norwegian's latest flash sale (until 14 September, so be quick!)

Some of the best deals:

New York to Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Oslo, Stockholm, Barcelona, or Rome for $149
New York to Edinburgh for $89
New York to Dublin or Shannon, Ireland for $99
New York to Paris for $129
New York to Amsterdam for $139
New York or Ft. Lauderdale/Miami to Guadeloupe or Martinique for $69
Providence/Boston to Dublin for $99
Providence/Boston to Paris for $129
Los Angeles to Barcelona, London, or Madrid for $169
Oakland/San Francisco to Barcelona, London, or Paris for $149
Chicago to London for $149
Las Vegas or Denver to London for $169
Ft. Lauderdale/Miami to Madrid, Barcelona Rome, or Paris for $159

https://www.norwegian.com/us/flights/to-europe

Cheap flights to Europe from Los Angeles, New York, Miami and San Francisco. Book cheap flights to Europe from US. Book flight from USA to Europe with Norwegian!

08/09/2018

Who wants to go? :)

31/01/2018

A few pictures of my recent tropical getaway to Thailand and Singapore. You can find my full itinerary on Travelibro:
https://travelibro.com/users/daniheinrich/journeys/singapore-thailand