Global Grasshopper | Travel Tips and Inspiration

10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Turkey

Guest Writer — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:49:56 +0000

There is far more to Turkey than packed holiday resorts. Explore the sights away from the crowds to find ancient architecture and some extraordinary landscapes. From snow-like natural wonders to hippy beach retreats here is my choice for 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Turkey...

The Alps: a year-round destination

Guest Writer — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:48 +0000

What comes to mind when you think of the Alps? Knee-deep powder, steaming glu wein and icicles precariously hanging off log cabin roofs - not 30C heat, miles of flower-spotted meadows and kayaking. However, the Alps are a year-round destination for families and adrenaline junkies alike...

10 of the best castle hotels in Europe

Becky — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:33:02 +0000

Castle hotels are often viewed as the ideal romantic break - a place where you can live it up like an ancient lord without having to sacrifice your modern comforts. Handily, Europe has an ample supply of many excellent (and genuine) castle hotels, here are 10 of our favourites...

10 tourist traps that leave you upset, angry, and ripped-off

Guest Writer — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:27:16 +0000

It’s a horrible feeling, right? You spend hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars to get there and when you finally do… Nothing. Just a few tourist shops hawking trashy souvenirs and other tourists wearing that same look of surprise and frustration as you. Believe me, I’ve been there...

10 of the most beautiful places to visit in South America

Guest Writer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:55:17 +0000

South America is one of the hottest must-see travel destinations - especially for more adventurous types. In a guest post by Luis from Vagabundo magazine he picks 10 of the most naturally beautiful places to visit in South America...

You know you’re in the UK when…

Guest Writer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:47:10 +0000

Anybody who has visited the UK know that that Great Britain has its very unique set of traditions, customs and idiosyncrasies – some which although perfectly charming can seem pretty surreal to an overseas visitor. Having spent a few years studying in the UK, here’s what I learned...

GlobalGrasshopper goes boating in Burgundy

Becky — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:15:02 +0000

Despite being self-confessed hotel devotees we were more than a little pleased when we were invited to try out a license-free boating holiday in Burgundy (courtesy of FPP Travel). Shamefully our only knowledge of Burgundy was that it produces some of the world's greatest wines and was probably very beautiful...

Experience: Quebec – from Britain to France only 4000 miles away

Lee Hubbard — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:41:04 +0000

Charming, low-lit bistros that beckon you in, and serve up top-notch cuisine when you do so? Check. Street names like Rue de Notre Dame and Place de Jacques Cartier? Check. Buildings that look like 14th century chateau – elegant towers, green sloping roofs and minarets? Check. So we must be in France, no? Not if you’re in Quebec!

10 of the prettiest villages in England

Guest Writer — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:27:20 +0000

England is known for its pretty villages and thanks to the popular detective show "Midsomer murders" finding the ultimate frozen-in-time picturesque village has now become a de rigueur pastime - especially for those looking to escape the city smog. If you're looking for a slice of your very own traditional rural perfection then here are ten of our favourite prettiest villages in England...

Where to party in the USA for your 21st birthday

Guest Writer — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:43:19 +0000

You only get one 21st birthday in your life. From that point forward, all future birthdays will only be anniversaries of that ceremoniously drunken rite of passage. Basically, it’s just a sleigh ride into adulthood after the big 2-1. That said it’s absolutely imperative that you do this right...