“Are you traveling by yourself? Just You?” – “Just me” I reply and smile. I notice a puzzled reaction and look on the face of the females I am speaking with. “One?” – “Yes, One”, I start smiling even more. And I notice an even more confused look full of mixed emotions: admiration, disbelief, disapproval […]
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The Whole World is My Home
“Home is not the place where you sleep, it is the place where you stand. Home is the place where you become yourself.” – Pico Iyer “How many countries have you visited so far?” – this was the question I was asked rather often during my recent world travels. At first, I would start counting and […]
What It is To Be…
Have you ever thought of what it is to be an American? or a European? While the USA is debating what New York values are, how they are different from the rest of the country, and who is American enough or creme de la creme to become and be an American, Europe is doing kind […]
My Travel Blog Anniversary
I am looking out of the window with a countryside passing by me swiftly. I am on my way to Moscow, excited to start a New Year in my next destination and my favorite city. With many thoughts and ideas on my mind about my current trip, all of a sudden I smile. I remembered […]
Better Experiences and Places in Peru
Peru as a country is very rich in history, diverse civilizations, interesting cultures, absolutely gorgeous nature and many amazing places to visit and experience. In a month of my travels in Peru I experienced its various civilizations and cultures in all their beauty and diversity. From celebrating the Sun during Inti Raymi (Sun Festival) in […]
The Year of Travels
From New York to Vancouver, Whistler to Vancouver Island, Seattle to Portland and Oregon natural wonders. Blissful California coast to gorgeous Baja, cultural Mexico City and Renaissance Puebla, City of the Sun and the Moon Teotihuacan, travels across the country and gorgeous Riviera Maya. Playa del Carmen to capital of Sun Civilization, Majestic Machu Picchu, […]
To Travel is Humanity
Travel is nothing less than extraordinary. Venturing to discover and explore new lands, countries, cultures and languages, and marvel at all the incredible places the world has to offer. However, it was clear from the beginning that travel was a more spiritual experience for me, a kind of look into myself. So this is what […]
Who is Amaru?
If you read and support my journey on www.globetrottinggirl.com and Instagram (@Globetrotting_Girl), you would know about Independent thinkers, Inspiration and Creation of the Universe in Teotihuacan, City of Gods, Sun, Moon and the Importance of Balance, Sacred Cerro La Raya, Protectors of People and Amaru 🙂 Teotihuacan with Temples of the Sun and the Moon […]
Literature and Thought-Provoking Ideas in New York
During my very first trip to New York City, I stayed at Columbia University, and although I was not that impressed with that part of the City, especially after Italy and Europe, with Columbia University campus I certainly was. And it did set the tone for my many future visits to New York. I have […]
Travel, Celebrating and Independent Thinking
It seems that the whole world is divided between those who love to travel and those who don’t seem to understand it choosing what is considered a rather conventional life. However, if you ever read travel magazines and blogs, you will come across quite a few articles about the importance of travels and all the […]