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- Unique and Unusual (6)
- United Arab Emirates (1)
- United States (10)
- Weekly Snapshot (98)
Posts per category
Accommodations
- Four Awesomely Innovative Eco Hostels - Comments (12)
- HostelBookers Presents the Carnival Hostels in Rio de Janeiro - Comments (4)
- How to Use Couchsurfing to Travel the World - Comments (35)
- Scared of flying? Start your trip here! - Comments (1)
Africa
- Falling in Love with Cape Verde - Comments (4)
- Johannesburg’s Hundred Faces - Comments (10)
- Highlights of a Kenya to Cape Town Backpacking Trail – Part Two - Comments (39)
- Highlights of a Kenya to Cape Town Backpacking Trail – Part One - Comments (53)
Airlines
- Why being a "loyal" frequent flyer pays! - Comments (1)
Architecture
- If I Were an Ancient Egyptian Architect - Comments (7)
- If I Were An Ancient Maya Architect - Comments (9)
Asia
- Exquisite Places to Go Backpacking through Vietnam - Comments (15)
- Thailand’s Best Tropical Islands to Visit - Comments (26)
Australia
- Perth, Australia – Quick City Guide - Comments (11)
- 5 Reasons to Go to Australia - Comments (1)
Backpacking
- Dealing with Loneliness on the Road - Comments (59)
- 12 Tips to Pack Light for Long Hikes - Comments (7)
- Packing for the Inca Trail - Comments (3)
- 15 Things You Don’t Need to Pack - Comments (47)
- Pura Vida in La Fortuna - Comments (3)
- Getting the foreign-local point of view when you travel - Comments (2)
- Costa Rica: The Jewel of Central America - Comments (0)
- Lets see… Which is your backpacking niche? - Comments (1)
- 10 Reasons to Pack Light - Comments (4)
- Hello World… YES, Hello World! - Comments (0)
Belize
- Actun Tunichil Muknal: A Story And An Adventure - Comments (11)
- Belize Snapshot: Barton Creek Cave - Comments (2)
- My Fishing Misadventures In Belize - Comments (6)
- Belize Snapshot: Altun Ha - Comments (4)
- My Top 5 Diving Spots In Belize - Comments (8)
- Belize Snapshot: Shipstern Butterfly Farm - Comments (6)
- Belize Snapshot: Lamanai Masks - Comments (2)
- Belize’s Unique and Funny Signs - Comments (12)
- Belize Snapshot: Ceiba Tree - Comments (6)
- Faces of Barranco - Comments (9)
Canada
- 24 Hours In Vancouver, British Columbia - Comments (11)
Caribbean
- St. Maarten: It’s like taking two trips at once - Comments (9)
Cheap Airfare
- Why being a "loyal" frequent flyer pays! - Comments (1)
Costa Rica
- 5 Things to Know About Costa Rica - Comments (14)
- Pura Vida in La Fortuna - Comments (3)
- Costa Rica… “Green” is not just a statement! - Comments (5)
- Costa Rica: The Jewel of Central America - Comments (0)
Cuba
- Spending a Birthday at Playa del Este in Cuba - Comments (11)
Culture
- NYC: One Little Cultural Tester - Comments (0)
Czech Republic
- 24 Hours in Prague, Czech Republic - Comments (23)
Destinations
- Visiting an Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi - Comments (2)
- Getting Khweza in Nairobi - Comments (4)
- 7 Things To See While Hill Hopping Kampala, Uganda - Comments (1)
- The Architectural Glory of Luxor - Comments (13)
- 7 Things Not to Miss in Aswan - Comments (10)
- Tahrir Square: The Art, The People, The Revolution - Comments (20)
- 72 Hours in Cairo, Egypt - Comments (14)
- An Experience in Giza, Without Giza - Comments (10)
- Garbage City: The Side of Cairo No One Wants to See - Comments (17)
- A Day At Wadi Rum - Comments (8)
Egypt
- The Architectural Glory of Luxor - Comments (13)
- 7 Things Not to Miss in Aswan - Comments (10)
- Tahrir Square: The Art, The People, The Revolution - Comments (20)
- 72 Hours in Cairo, Egypt - Comments (14)
- An Experience in Giza, Without Giza - Comments (10)
- Garbage City: The Side of Cairo No One Wants to See - Comments (17)
El Salvador
- Photo Essay: Puerto De La Libertad, El Salvador - Comments (4)
England
- Get To Grips With Cockney Rhyming Slang When Visiting London - Comments (6)
- London Life: What to See and Do in the Capital - Comments (4)
Europe
- 5 Additional European Cities To Visit If You Love Architecture - Comments (28)
- 5 European Cities to Visit if You Love Architecture - Comments (37)
- Three Things to Look for in Malta - Comments (11)
- How to Travel Europe on a Budget - Comments (25)
- 24 hours in Brussels, Belgium - Comments (10)
- Places to Go to Re-Live Europe’s WWII History - Comments (6)
Extreme Sports
- 5 Extreme Things I Want To Do During My RTW - Comments (26)
- How to Stay Safe while Spelunking - Comments (16)
- Mount Everest: A Climbing Challenge for any Adventurer - Comments (4)
- Whitewater Rafting Safety Tips - Comments (10)
Features
- Stories From The Road: An Unexpected Welcome To Africa - Comments (5)
- 24 Things I’ve Learned about Life, Travel, and the World - Comments (44)
- Commemorating 100 Years of the Sinking of the Titanic - Comments (4)
- My 7 Super Shots - Comments (25)
- Stories From The Road: A Middle Eastern Woman’s Dream - Comments (34)
- New Roads Ahead - Comments (20)
- My Travel Adventures From A to Z - Comments (8)
- Best of GloboTreks’ Travel, 2011 - Comments (17)
- My 7 Links: A Quick Look at Some of GloboTreks’ Posts - Comments (15)
- 19 Reasons To Ignore Everybody And Follow Your Dreams - Comments (175)
France
- Chamonix Is Made For Outdoorsy People - Comments (0)
Germany
- Berlin On The Cheap - Comments (2)
- This One Time, While Couchsurfing… - Comments (17)
- 10 Berlin Museums Not to Miss - Comments (16)
Good Reads
- Good Reads of the Month of November - Comments (9)
- Good Reads of the Month of October - Comments (16)
- Good Reads for the Month of August - Comments (14)
Guatemala
- How To See The Best Of Tikal - Comments (13)
- Semuc Champey: A Taste of Paradise - Comments (27)
- Antigua Guatemala – Photo Essay - Comments (25)
- I Heart Antigua, And You Will Too! - Comments (35)
Guest Bloggers
- Berlin + Techno Fan = Five Clubs Not to Be Missed - Comments (14)
- Why Traveling Triplets Travel - Comments (9)
- Marrakech and the Coast - Comments (2)
- Paris In My Dreams - Comments (16)
- Must See Cities When Traveling in Europe - Comments (2)
- Being Prepared For Backpacking Around The States - Comments (1)
- Experiencing Florence’s Lifestyle - Comments (7)
- Unforgettable River Cruises along the Rhine - Comments (1)
- To Go or Not to Go: 5 Rewards of Global Travel - Comments (1)
- Wildlife & Birds of New Zealand - Comments (12)
History
- Places to Go to Re-Live Europe’s WWII History - Comments (6)
Holidays
- 2010 in Review - Comments (38)
- New York City 4th of July Firework Display - Comments (4)
- What better day to start than Earth Day - Comments (0)
Honduras
- Guide to Copan Ruinas - Comments (26)
- The Mayan Ruins of Copan - Comments (32)
- Help Can Come In Strange Ways - Comments (49)
- San Pedro Sula, I Tried to Make the Best of You - Comments (36)
- Tela, you tricked me! - Comments (49)
- A Brief Chicken Bus Experience - Comments (54)
How To
- How to Hike the Inca Trail Like an Experienced Hiker - Comments (23)
- Machu Picchu: How To Get the Most Out of Your Visit - Comments (37)
- A Step by Step Guide to Setup Your Niche Site - Comments (29)
- How to Prepare a Travel First Aid Kit - Comments (34)
- How to Use Couchsurfing to Travel the World - Comments (35)
- How to Travel Europe on a Budget - Comments (25)
- How To Improve Your Travel Photography – Simple Post-editing of your Pictures - Comments (31)
- How To Improve Your Travel Photography – Composing and Capturing the Moment - Comments (29)
- How to Improve Your Travel Photography – Getting Into the Photographer Mentality - Comments (20)
- Bargaining 101: The Art of Haggling on your Travels - Comments (36)
Israel
- Not Being A Tourist In Tel Aviv - Comments (16)
Italy
- Cinque Terre: Five Lands, One Dreamscape - Comments (5)
Jordan
- A Day At Wadi Rum - Comments (8)
- PETRA: Day 3 – Night and Music - Comments (10)
- PETRA: Day 2 – Light and Architecture - Comments (11)
- PETRA: Day 1 – Rain and History - Comments (16)
Kenya
- Visiting an Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi - Comments (2)
- Getting Khweza in Nairobi - Comments (4)
Mexico
- Visiting Chichen Itza - Comments (18)
Morocco
- Things That Have Me Curious About Morocco - Comments (8)
- Marrakech: An Exploration of the Souks and Djemaa el Fna Market - Comments (7)
Natural Wonders
- Take a swim in the Devil’s Pool - Comments (1)
New Zealand
- Things That Have Inspired Me to Go to New Zealand - Comments (14)
- My New Zealand. Walking With Monsters: Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Comments (6)
Packing
- Packing for the Inca Trail - Comments (3)
- 15 Things You Don’t Need to Pack - Comments (47)
- The Benefits of Being a Carry-on Traveler - Comments (9)
- 10 Reasons to Pack Light - Comments (4)
Personal Experiences
- Getting the Advanced Diver Certification in Placencia - Comments (4)
- Help Can Come In Strange Ways - Comments (49)
- Dealing with Loneliness on the Road - Comments (59)
- Remembering Toledo - Comments (10)
- Evolving from an Insular Mentality to a Global Appreciation - Comments (44)
- When a Destination Challenges Your Agenda - Comments (28)
- 28 Things To Do Before I’m 28 - Comments (8)
- A Fireboat, a River, an Amazing Sunset - Comments (4)
- 10 Things You Learn About Yourself When Traveling Solo - Comments (16)
Peru
- Photo Essay: Machu Picchu - Comments (39)
- How to Hike the Inca Trail Like an Experienced Hiker - Comments (23)
- Machu Picchu: How To Get the Most Out of Your Visit - Comments (37)
- 7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Peru - Comments (32)
- Ballestas Islands Sanctuary - Comments (20)
- Huacachina: An Adrenaline-filled Oasis - Comments (40)
- Hiking the Inca Trail: Machu Picchu – Part Three - Comments (18)
- Hiking the Inca Trail: The Four Days Trek – Part Two - Comments (21)
- Hiking the Inca Trail: The Sacred Valley – Part One - Comments (17)
Philippines
- A Taste of Manila - Comments (9)
Poland
- Walk the Royal Road in Krakow - Comments (0)
- Wolf’s Lair: Hitler’s Bunker in Poland - Comments (52)
Portugal
- 5 Algarve Beaches Not to Miss - Comments (18)
Puerto Rico
- 24 hours in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Comments (4)
- Photo Essay: El Morro Fort, Old San Juan - Comments (10)
- Caving at Angeles Cave in Puerto Rico - Comments (39)
- 7 Tips on How to Prepare for Your Trip to Puerto Rico - Comments (27)
- Puerto Rico’s Active Adventures - Comments (1)
- Feel the Natural Enchantment - Comments (1)
Random Musings
- Dear New York: - Comments (19)
- A Little Help? Pretty Please?! - Comments (8)
- TBEX: Expectations, Realities, and the Canucks - Comments (24)
- The Feeling of Going Back Home - Comments (48)
- When a Destination Challenges Your Agenda - Comments (28)
- Why Freelance Travel Writing is Not for Me - Comments (40)
Reviews
- Review: Staying in Paje Beach with Roomorama - Comments (3)
- Enjoying Sex And The City - Comments (12)
- X-Mini Review and Giveaway - Comments (22)
- Advertising Made Easier for Travel Bloggers - Comments (5)
- Bueno, Entonces… Review – A Flirtatious Spanish Course - Comments (20)
- Blogger Heaven: 23 Business Courses From 23 Successful Entrepreneurs - Comments (3)
- HotelCalculator.com Review - Comments (8)
- Rove Magazine – A new peer in the travel community - Comments (6)
- Roadie Portable Speaker System Review - Comments (5)
- Review and Giveaway of Iconic Guides - Comments (6)
Round The World
- And The Round The World Goes To… - Comments (42)
RTW
- 20 Tips To Save $1,000 Per Month For Your RTW - Comments (8)
- Budgeting Your RTW - Comments (11)
- Deciding where to go on your RTW - Comments (7)
- So you want to go on a RTW… - Comments (20)
Sightseeing
- The Mayan Ruins of Copan - Comments (32)
- 10 Must See Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona - Comments (43)
- Places to Go to Re-Live Europe’s WWII History - Comments (6)
Socotra Island
- Socotra Island: Um, Are we still on Planet Earth? - Comments (0)
South Korea
- 10 Things to Do in Seoul - Comments (14)
Spain
- 6 Things to Do at Ibiza Besides Clubbing - Comments (17)
- Remembering Toledo - Comments (10)
- Quick Guide to Tenerife - Comments (2)
- 10 Facts You Might Not Know About Barcelona - Comments (38)
- 10 Must See Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona - Comments (43)
Thailand
- 5 Things I Miss About Thailand - Comments (10)
- The Top Beach Parties in Thailand - Comments (2)
- 10 Things To Do On Khao San Road - Comments (15)
- Hiking to the Lahu Tribe: A Photo Essay - Comments (27)
- Thailand’s Best Tropical Islands to Visit - Comments (26)
- 10 things I wish I knew before going to Thailand - Comments (8)
The Travel Effect
- Dealing with Loneliness on the Road - Comments (59)
- Best Travel Shows to Inspire Wanderlust - Comments (47)
- Evolving from an Insular Mentality to a Global Appreciation - Comments (44)
- A Sagrada Familia Inspiration - Comments (15)
- Making Friends on the Road - Comments (18)
- 9 Reasons to Travel When You’re Young - Comments (23)
- 10 Things You Learn About Yourself When Traveling Solo - Comments (16)
This Impressive Place
- Mount Everest: A Climbing Challenge for any Adventurer - Comments (4)
- 7 of the Most Impressive Skywalks in the World - Comments (11)
- This Impressive Place: Tsingy Stone Forest - Comments (2)
- This Impressive Place: Art on a planet-size canvas. - Comments (6)
- This Impressive Place: Send a postcard from Hell! - Comments (1)
- This Impressive Place: A few pics on Iceland’s volcanic eruption - Comments (1)
Tips
- 10 Useful Tips I Learned On My RTW… The Hard Way! - Comments (7)
- 5 Not So Common Things To Do In Egypt - Comments (6)
- 10 Things To Do On Khao San Road - Comments (15)
- How to Prepare a Travel First Aid Kit - Comments (34)
- How to Travel Europe on a Budget - Comments (25)
- How To Improve Your Travel Photography – Simple Post-editing of your Pictures - Comments (31)
- How To Improve Your Travel Photography – Composing and Capturing the Moment - Comments (29)
- 8 Things To Do In The Canary Islands - Comments (18)
- International Toilet Etiquette - Comments (4)
- How to Improve Your Travel Photography – Getting Into the Photographer Mentality - Comments (20)
Transportation
- River Cruising: a Different Adventurous Journey - Comments (16)
Travel News
- Travel alert on Jamaica due to unrest. - Comments (1)
- Thailand’s Crackdown – Travelers should avoid Bangkok (for now) - Comments (2)
- Eyjafjallajökull strikes back… AGAIN! - Comments (1)
Travel Niche Challenge
- A Step by Step Guide to Setup Your Niche Site - Comments (29)
- Travel Niche Challenge: The Backlinking Strategy - Comments (42)
- Travel Niche Challenge: The Beginning - Comments (33)
Uganda
- 7 Things To See While Hill Hopping Kampala, Uganda - Comments (1)
Unique and Unusual
- Top 5 Mysterious Places to Visit - Comments (18)
- Best ways to experience the High Line - Comments (10)
- A Fireboat, a River, an Amazing Sunset - Comments (4)
- Take a swim in the Devil’s Pool - Comments (1)
- This Impressive Place: Send a postcard from Hell! - Comments (1)
- Scared of flying? Start your trip here! - Comments (1)
United Arab Emirates
- Low Cost Dubai?!? - Comments (5)
United States
- Photo Essay: Life in New York - Comments (8)
- 5 Urban Things To Experience In Boston - Comments (4)
- Hawaii: Beyond the Stereotype - Comments (10)
- A Guide To The City Of Las Vegas - Comments (8)
- 7 Additional Buildings You Should See When in New York City - Comments (29)
- Free Things to Do in New York City - Comments (20)
- 7 Buildings You Should See When in New York City - Comments (20)
- Tips on How to Move Cheap and Quick Through New York City - Comments (2)
- Little Annapolis Knows How to Leaves a Big Impression - Comments (1)
- Washington D.C. – Monumentality at its best. - Comments (3)
Weekly Snapshot
- Weekly Snapshot: Uchisar Castle - Comments (0)
- Weekly Snapshot – Oia Sunset - Comments (4)
- Weekly Snapshot: Boulders Beach - Comments (3)
- Weekly Snapshot: Murchison Falls - Comments (3)
- Weekly Snapshot: Dassie - Comments (15)
- Weekly Snapshot: Traditional Dhow Boat - Comments (2)
- Weekly Snapshot: Seaweed Farmers - Comments (6)
- Weekly Snapshot: Abu Simbel Temples - Comments (19)
- Weekly Snapshot: Karnak’s Hypostyle Hall - Comments (6)
- Weekly Snapshot: African Sunrise - Comments (6)





