Having just completed a four day Inca Trail hike in Peru, it became apparent how tempting it is to ignore thirst while travelling. Dehydration impairs both physical and mental performance in all levels of exercise (even just walking in the sun), yet it can be avoided (or at least minimised) by appropriate drinking strategies…
Posted on: February 21st in Travel, Travel Advice by Camille.Australia is an incredible country; there is something for everyone. If you are a party animal you can head up the East Coast, if you prefer scenery then the West Coast is the way forward. Australia has some excellent cities; my favourites included Melbourne, Perth and Sydney…
Posted on: February 11th in Australia, Destinations, Travel by Scott Balaam.The sun sets over rural Tuscany, Italy. Home to nearly 4 million people, Tuscany is steeped in cultural and artistic heritage, and its capital – Florence – is one of the world’s most visited cities…
Posted on: January 10th in Travel, Travel Photography by Graham.Festive merriment in San Francisco as a procession of Santas wind their way down Lombard Street to celebrate the annual Santacon – an event that began in 1994 and is now seen the world over…
Posted on: December 13th in Travel, Travel Photography by Graham.Do you love Christmas but can’t stand another year of arguing with the relatives and watching the Great Escape on television for the hundredth time? Do you long for a stress-free non-traditional break with not a dry bit of turkey or cold brussels sprout in sight? If so here are some great alternatives to spending your Christmas at home…
Posted on: November 27th in Travel, Travel Tips by Becky.Some call it the highest mountain in South East Asia (although they would be wrong). Some call it the easiest “proper” mountain to climb (in my experience, I’d say they were wrong too). Some call it an unmissable highlight of their trip to Borneo (they however, would be right on the money)…
Posted on: November 25th in Travel, Travel Experiences by Lee Hubbard.Rome is a wonderful place. It’s a truly beautiful and sometimes mysterious city. Rome was my home for over two years and these were some of the best years of my life so far. During my time there I learned a lot, although it’s an incredible place it also be a hard place to visit. I hope this guide will help you enjoy this famous and ancient city even more…
Posted on: November 8th in Destinations, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips by Scott Balaam.Welcome to our brand new travel blog and resource for independently minded travellers. At GlobalGrasshopper we aim to provide original, up-to-date, thought provoking but fun travel related articles and inspiration written by authors with a wide range of experiences and a passion for travel…
Posted on: October 22nd in Travel News by Becky.Welcome to our brand new travel blog and resource for independently minded travellers.
All our writers have an unhealthy obsession with travelling, conveniently one of us also has an obsession with photography and website design. At GlobalGrasshopper we like independent travel, cool hotels and pretty pictures and we’ve formed this blog as a way of combining all our favourite things. We just hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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