The Yucatan Peninsula and Quintana Roo coast is by far the most picturesque location to spend your Mexican vacation. If you are seeking fun outside of Playa Del Carmen or Cancun, then look no further. These 6 wonderful Yucatan day trips will give your friends serious holiday envy. Holbox Island Many tour companies will take you to […]
Author: globalroamingblog
Hiking the Nevado de Toluca, Mexico
One of Mexico’s highest peak at 4691m above sea level, the Nevado de Toluca is seriously tough hike. Cantimplora Travel, a bespoke tour company based in Mexico City, were my guides throughout the trek, which is a full day trip from the countries capitol. It was great having local guides, who truly know the region and understand […]
The Secluded Beauty of Holbox Island, Mexico
Holbox Island is located just over an hour by speed boat from the coastal town of Chiquila, Mexico. This easy day trip (or overnight stay) is perfect for those looking for an out of this world experience while staying in the Yucutan Peninsula. The secluded beauty of this Mexican island is like no other, and […]
Digital Detox: Why You Need To Take One
In a society full of #selfies, social media and mobile phones, it is hard to break away from technology. It wasn’t until my latest digital detox in Mexico, that I realised how important it is to detach from your screen every once in a while. There are now an abundance of small group tour companies, based all around the […]
Chasing Your Dreams: 5 Tips From a Go-Getter
My life has taken many twists and turns in recent years. If you had asked me two years ago if I was happy, I would have said yes- but that was before this blog, before the Instagram phenomenon and before I stopped saying NO to everything in my life. Being a go-getter and chasing your […]
A Guide to Mexico City’s Southern Neighbourhoods
Mexico City (DF) is filled with weird and wonderful neighbourhoods, especially in its bohemian-inspired south. On my recent trip to Mexico, I had the pleasure of spending a week with Cantimplora Travel, a bespoke tour company offering privately guided small-group tours, hosted by local guides Bernie and Sam. For solo travellers like myself, who want a […]
My Mexican Holiday Packing List
The sunshine drenched shores of the Yucatan peninsula draw millions of visitors a year, all of who are seeking the long, hot days and beautiful Mayan bays. Packing for my 2 week getaway to Mexico was not a simple task, with only 15kg luggage allowance and no confirmed itinerary at hand. Nevertheless, I was able to successfully […]
An Epic Adventure- A Day Trip to Tulum and Jungle Maya
I love active tours, so when given the opportunity to explore Tulum and Jungle Maya with All Tour Native, I was thrilled. All Native have been operating in the Yucatan Peninsula since 1999, and by far stand out as the leaders in the industry for adventure seekers. The day started when I was picked up from […]
Review: The Acanto Hotel, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
The Acanto Hotel & Condominiums are a great family-friendly option for those looking to self-cater in Playa Del Carmen. The rustic and romantic complex is situated in what I would say is my favourite part of town, in the center of 5th Avenue, making the Acanto Hotel a great choice for travellers. The Low Down Located […]
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit The Yucatan Peninsula
My recent expeditions across the Yucatan Peninsula have left me with a huge array of beautiful photos, captured while enjoying the Mexican sunshine. With so much to uncover in the lush region, you will be sure to find a great snap at every corner. ^ The turquoise beaches of Tulum and its colourful roadside markets ^ […]
Staying at The Lat20 Hotel, Playa Del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen is the Yucatan Peninsula’s premier beach destination, full of ocean front beach clubs, restaurants and palm-lined walkways. There, among the beauty of it all, you will find The Lat20 Hotel. After a long 10 hour flight from London to Cancun, with another hour journey to Playa, it was a delight to step […]
London’s Best Beauty Salons for Hair, Skin & Nails
Finding the right salon to trust can be scary, especially in a city as big as London where beauty bars are a dime a dozen. But don’t fret- whether you are looking for a holiday pampering, or a long term beauty-relationship, I have done the legwork for you and found my favourite style teams, who […]
5 Reasons Why Australia is the Best Place to Grow Up
Warning! This is a completely bias post, that spurs from my homesickness. Australia is an amazing country, in so many ways. Looking back at my childhood, there are so many things that I took for granted. Living in England (and previously Germany and Ireland), I have been exposed to so many different government systems, […]
4 Ways to Save Money When Moving Abroad
If you are considering moving to another country, it can be extremely costly. After doing the long-haul move 3 times now, I have picked up some great money saving tips for those who have a tighter budget. The following random points have helped me to save over $1,000 each move, so it is worth noting! […]
4 Tour Companies You Need to Know About
If you like carefree, seamless travel, then these tour companies are for you. Whether it be a luxurious honeymoon experience, or a Summer escape through the Greek islands, these companies will provide you the ultimate experience, without the stress of planning it yourself. Jacada Travel Fast becoming the leader in private luxury tours, Jacada has […]
Learning Another Language- The Do’s & Don’ts
I suck at learning languages. With the memory of a goldfish, it is fair to say I will never speak more than one language, but there is no harm in trying. Learning another language is a long, hard process, but it is possible. After living in Germany, I had many triumphs (and failures) of teaching […]
X-pat Files: How to Move to London
Moving to London is incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Lucky for me, I have moved to four cities in my short lifetime and am learning pretty fast how to set myself up. I am here to help, with the ultimate guide in setting yourself up in London! As one of the largest expat communities in the world, […]
Clever Ways to Document Your Travels
Travelling the world means that you tend to collect a lot of souvenirs (and memories) along the way, but when you get home, that suitcase full of ornaments is sometimes a little overwhelming. Today, I wanted to share some really unique ways organising and documenting your travels. Blog It may sound obvious as you are […]
5 European Destinations You Should Add To Your Itinerary
For those looking to create the ultimate European itinerary this year, you simply must add these 5 destinations to your list. After travelling cross country extensively this past year, the following 5 cities have stolen my heart. You cannot overlook what beauty, kindness and happiness these places will offer! #1 Tallinn, Estonia My favourite city […]
London’s Best Eats- The High Tea
London, famous for it’s royalty, fashion and landmarks is by far one of the most diverse culinary cities in the world. The High Tea, a tradition dating back generations, is a delightful version of afternoon dining which includes a variety of teas, savoury and sweet canapes, all served in an elegant setting. London restaurants have […]
Personalised Gifts that Travellers will ADORE
We all have that special friend, loved one or partner who has a complete wanderlust heart. Unique, personalised gifts for travellers can be tricky to find so I have selected my favourite (and what I would love to receive!) presents that you can customise for that special someone. Pins To Kill Leggings Recently launched by […]
What I learnt in my 2015 travels
2015 was a big year for me. My Blog reached new heights, I left Australia and travelled through over 15 countries in Europe, plus I moved to Germany! With so much going on in such a short time, I definitely learnt some major lessons and it only seems fair to be sharing those with you all, […]
15 Great Movies to Watch When Travelling
If your flight, train or bus transit time is upwards of two hours, what better way than to settle in for a movie? These are the 5 best movies for watching while travelling (according to me!). 1. 10 Things I hate about you Heath Ledger and Julia stile, great music and an entertaining story line. […]
The 5 Best Countries for English Speaking Expats
Looking at heading abroad to live, work or study? These five cities are the easiest to integrate into for English speaking expats, so why not start with them! 1. Germany I have now lived in Germany for six months and I must say, it has been easy to integrate life here! In major capital cities, they […]
7 Steps For Choosing Your Next Destination
So Easter vacay is ahead and it is time to start planning your getaway! If you, like me, get a little overwhelmed with all the weird and wonderful places you can go when planning your holidays, these 7 steps will help you choose the destination of your dreams. #1 Hot or cold? Do you want snow, […]
Dublin City Guide: Festive Season Special
Tis’ the season to be jolly- and the Irish sure know the best way to make the most of the Holiday season. Dublin City, the capitol of the Republic of Ireland is renowned for its giddy spirit and undoubted commitment to celebrations. Spending 10 days in Dublin with relatives over the holidays was a dream come […]
5 Best Female Travel Instagrams to Follow in 2016
Lately I have been feeling the love over at the Global Roaming instagram page, and I must say- there is some epic girl power going on! These chicks have all inspired me to grow my brand, try different things and be free! If you love quality pictures, bikini clad hotties and the best photography of […]
A Day In Northern Ireland
The famous partition of the two district territories of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland in the South and the U.K governed Northern Ireland both boast monumental beauty. After spending much of my time seeking routes in the South- it was time to explore the mighty coastal district of the North. Departing from Dublin city, in […]
6 Unique Cultural Events You Must Attend in Your Lifetime (and may not know about!)
In a world full of knowledge, it is not very often that we are unaware of big events and special occasions in the world. Since experiencing over 35 different countries all with unique lifestyles, cultures and sights, I have noted the ones that surprised people the most. These experiences should be on everyone’s bucket list! […]
Heidelberg, Germany: What To See & Do!
Okay, so I officially think Heidelberg is my favourite German city! Knowing what to do and see in this romantic medieval town can be a little tricky, as a lot of the information online is fairly outdated for the modern savvy traveller. I found many of the places suggested had changed a lot since the […]