Author: ana@gnometrotting.com

  • GPSmyCity Giveaway: One year subscription FREE!

    GPSmyCity Giveaway: One year subscription FREE!

    Now that travel is back in full swing, I’m happy to bring you this deal to keep you connected to great walking itineraries on your trips. As you know, I partner with GPSmyCity to turn my articles and guides into GPS-guided apps that you can take with you on trips. GPSmyCity guides are available on…

  • The travel fuck-it list: travel experiences NOT to do before you die

    The travel fuck-it list: travel experiences NOT to do before you die

    Everyone is familiar with the bucket list – all the destinations to visit and experiences to have before you kick the bucket. But there’s a growing backlash to living your life based on a check list, collecting experiences like Pokemon cards. More and more people are embracing the fact that doing things “just to say…

  • Essential tips for Japan travel planning

    Essential tips for Japan travel planning

    Though I usually prefer to go with the flow when I travel – exploring a new place without a rigid plan – traveling to Japan without planning ahead can be costly at best and significantly impact your enjoyment at worse. If you’re traveling almost an entire day to get there and you have limited time…

  • Traveling to Munich with a dog

    Traveling to Munich with a dog

    Germany is generally dog-friendly, so you can expect the same kind of experience in Bavaria’s capital as you would in Berlin. Munich has plenty of activities both you and your dogs can enjoy together including spacious parks and famous beer gardens. If you’re thinking of traveling to Munich with a dog, here is what you…

  • Visiting Hallstatt in Austria

    Visiting Hallstatt in Austria

    Hallstatt is a picturesque lake-side village in Austria that has become so popular that the Chinese created a replica of it. Nestled in the Salzkammergut Mountains, Hallstatt is a stunning natural escape for those who prefer mountains and lakes to art museums and skyscrapers. Visiting Hallstatt can be complicated, which is why many people go…

  • Is Hallstatt dog-friendly?

    Is Hallstatt dog-friendly?

    One of Austria’s most photographed places, Hallstatt attracts visitors from all over the world who are drawn to the adorable town and its stunning natural surroundings. Hallstatt sits on the edge of Lake Hallstatt and is flanked by majestic mountains that are part of the Upper Austrian Alps. With all this natural beauty, who wouldn’t…