Gritty Globe

A Psychology Lesson for Travelers

shannon — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:17:52 +0000

How to Overcome Your Crippling Fears and Convince the Rest of the World That You’re Not Crazy

If you dub yourself a World Traveler, chances are you’ve experienced the mixed bag of emotions and reactions that comes along with this title. While most mentions of world travel conjure envious sighs and dreamy eyes, there are members [...]

7 ways to protect your belongings…and not come across as a paranoid tourist

shannon — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:36:23 +0000

The horror stories are everywhere, from people being pickpocketed while standing huddled within their group of vigilant travel buddies, to things mysteriously disappearing out of the tiny sling bag of the seasoned backpacker. Pickpockets are usually skilled, and some of them have moves that seem divine in origin. However, there are a few key ways [...]

Why Hiring a Guide Doesn’t Mean You’ve Become a Tourist

shannon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:36:47 +0000

I consider myself a real backpacker, and this is a serious title. This means I use hostels, hand-wash my clothing, and strictly use the cheapest methods of domestic travel. It also means I eschew anything that might be viewed as “touristy”, as the label of The Tourist is fatal to my sense of adventure. For [...]

Why I Broke Up With the Mayans

shannon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:51 +0000

A wake up call about an ancient obsession

by Shannon Bradford

As children, chances are we were enchanted by one of the following:

Glitz, glamour and actors Outer space Horses or cars Enormous pyramids

In my case, I was equally fascinated by deep space exploration and ancient tombs. I spent my entire childhood wishing for [...]

Grittty Globe under construction….

shannon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:42:16 +0000

Gritty Globe needs a facelift, and I’m in the process of overhauling this badboy!

Check back soon. Things will appear slowly and over time, so have patience!

We are still accepting submissions, so if you’ve written anything you deem worthwhile, or have taken photos you like to show off to friends, pass them along to submissions@grittyglobe.com

If you [...]