GLOBE DRIFTERS

a wandering travel guide

To Tourist or Not to Tourist

Someone recently raised this question. What’s the difference between a “traveler” and a “tourist?”

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Maesa Elephant Camp

Globe Drifters host Collette Simmons travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand to visit the Maesa Elephant Camp, a refuge for the dwindling population of Asian elephants in the world.

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Hike Japan’s Minami Alps

Explore Japan’s majestic Southern Alps mountain range.

April 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Kopi Luwak, Anyone?

Globe Drifters’ Collette Simmons travels to Bali to try the exotic, rare and kind of creepy sounding Kopi Luwak. Luwak coffee, a delicacy in many places, is made from post … Continue reading

February 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Taking Better Travel Photos

Your travel pictures are often the number one souvenirs you bring home from any adventure, so you want them to look as good as they can. That doesn’t mean go … Continue reading

February 23, 2012 · 2 Comments

Singapore Botanic Gardens: VIDEO

Join Globe Drifters travel host Collette Simmons for a beautiful spring day exploring Singapore’s Botanic Gardens.

February 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

In Your Pack Review: Lululemon

Whether you’re hitting the road for a week or a month, chances are clothing takes up the majority of that vital space in your suitcase or backpack. Will you need … Continue reading

February 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Japan’s Hanabi Season

Imagine the Fourth of July once or twice every week throughout the summer. That’s hanabi. Translating roughly as “flowers of fire,” these firework festivals take place across Tokyo and much … Continue reading

February 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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