Welcome to gtrot! Whether you’re taking a trip or exploring your home city, we make it easy to find awesome things to do based on recommendations from Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter friends. gtrot.com facebook.com/SocialTravel @gtrot Tumblr (3.0; @gtrot)http://blog.gtrot.com/<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv4ov0p7EZ1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out our latest<strong> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=267989709919296&set=a.204337722951162.65127.182769735107961&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Mystery Photo</a></strong>! Any idea where this photo was taken?</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13214439462http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13214439462Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:30:36 -0500mystery photogtrotsocial traveltravelwanderlustphotoguessprizewin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv34ogeqd81r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gift Guides for Globetrotters: The Techie</p> <p>Here are our gift recommendations for the techie girls and guys:</p> <p>1. <strong><a href="http://www.mophie.com/product-p/2025_jpu-reserve-2.htm" target="_blank">mophie juice pack reserve</a></strong>, $35. 2. <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/H3164LL/A" target="_blank"><strong>JAMBOX by Jawbone Wireless Speaker</strong></a>, $200. 3. <strong><a href="http://goincase.com/products/detail/compact-backpack-cl55378/5" target="_blank">Incase Compact Backpack</a></strong>, $80. 4.<strong> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Nikon-1-J1-10MP-Digital-Camera-with-Interchangeable-Lens-White/-/A-13782422#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Nikon 1 Digital Camera</a></strong>, $600. 5. <strong><a href="http://www.flight001.com/all-products/gadgets/universal-adapter-green.html" target="_blank">Flight 001 Universal Adapter</a></strong>, $25. 6. <strong><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple%26%23174%3B+-+iTunes+%2450+Code+%28Digital+Delivery%29/4173323.p?id=1218459195041&skuId=4173323" target="_blank">Apple iTunes Digital Gift Card</a></strong>, $50. 7. <strong><a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/stockingStuffers?productId=10024933&N=62523&Nao=20" target="_blank">Digital Luggage Scale</a></strong>, $20. 8. <strong><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Beats-by-Dr-Dre-Beats-Solo-Headphones-129424-00-with-ControlTalk-Black/-/A-13284286#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Beats By Dre Beats Solo Headphones</a></strong>, $180.</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13176735509http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13176735509Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:17:00 -0500gtrottravelsocial traveltravelergiftstechtechiegadgetshopping<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv140vUrCM1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="messageBody"><strong><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204190504577038273712076522.html?KEYWORDS=GTROT" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal </a></strong>shares a few social-networking travel apps that help you plan your trips! Guess what? <strong><a href="http://gtrot.com" target="_blank">gtrot</a></strong> is featured! <br/></span></p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13123817252http://blog.gtrot.com/post/13123817252Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:07:00 -0500WSJWall Street Journalsocial travelsocial networkingtravelappstravelergtrot<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luvbdsxpuy1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#FriFotos: American Flags at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary in Elmwood, Illinois</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12973167669http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12973167669Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:01:04 -0500flagtravelIllinoisUSAAmericaFriFotosgtrot<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lutu25PruS1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gift Guides For Globetrotters: The Kiddies! During the holidays many families travel around the world for their annual vacations. Check out a few of our gift ideas for the little ones in the family!</p> <p>1. <a href="http://www.ronrobinson.com/LIFESIZE-Mad-Pax-Kid-s-Aquanut-Spiketus-Rex-Full-p/12618.htm?click=9131" target="_blank"><strong>Mad Pax Kid’s Aquanut Spiketus Rex Full Pack</strong></a>, $60. 2. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/girls_feature/ingoodcompany/Timex/PRDOVR~43965/43965.jsp" target="_blank"><strong>Kids Timex Camper Watch With Interchangeable Strap</strong></a>, $50. 3. <a href="http://fab.com/sale/1379/product/28076/" target="_blank"><strong>Sip N’ Go Bottle Four Pack</strong></a>, $18. 4. <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/toys-games-kids-travel-journal/17794778" target="_blank"><strong>Galison Books Kids Travel Journal</strong></a>, $10. 5. <a href="http://www.shopjustice.com/girls-clothing/luggage/initial-luggage-tag/7063452" target="_blank"><strong>Justice Initial Luggage Tag,</strong></a> $14. 6. <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=73947&oid=OUT04358" target="_blank"><strong>Old Navy Humor Sleep Tee, Graphic Sleep Pants & Plush Monster Slippers</strong></a>, $40. 7. <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nintendo+-+Nintendo+3DS+-+Aqua+Blue/1824267.p?id=1218294461279&skuId=1824267" target="_blank"><strong>Nintendo 3DS</strong></a>, $170. 8. <a href="http://shop.sanrio.com/tokidoki-x-hello-kitty-rolling-suitcase-with-tag/31673-201105,default,pd.html?cgid=Designer-Collections-Tokidoki" target="_blank"><strong>Tokidoki x Hello Kitty Rolling Suitcase</strong></a>, $280.</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12941221133http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12941221133Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:49:00 -0500gtrotsocial traveltravelgift guidegiftsshoppingchildrenkidsluggagetraveler<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrj5krlceo1r3nyf9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>John Roa of AKTA and <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/digitalhope" target="_blank">Digital Hope</a></strong> shared his favorite destinations and travel experiences with us in this <strong><a href="http://blog.gtrot.com/2011/social-travel-featured-traveler-john-roa/" target="_blank">Featured Traveler</a></strong> profile. </p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/10212016812http://blog.gtrot.com/post/10212016812Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:14:00 -0500Featured TravelerJohn Roadigital hopetravelgtrotsocial traveltraveler<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luo0ipSmip1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Travel Tech: The Umbrella Coat Raincoat by Greek designer Athanasia Leivaditou. Practical or silly?</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12798090797http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12798090797Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:23:13 -0500traveltechnologyGreekdesignerfashionrainraincoatumbrellatravel<p>“Like” gtrot on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/SocialTravel">Facebook</a> for exclusive contests and follow gtrot on <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/gtrot">Twitter</a> to talk travel! We’ll be waiting!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12651102137http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12651102137Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:31:36 -0500social mediagtrotTwitterFacebooktravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luif2wMDyg1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#FriFotos: Fall in Chicago!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12649627647http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12649627647Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:52:08 -0500Chicagofalltravelsocial travelleavesseasonFriFotos<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lugt9oBZEo1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Say hello to gtrot’s Gift Guides for Globetrotters! Each week we’ll post a new guide with gift ideas for your favorite travelers! Enjoy!</p> <p>1. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nicegesture.com/picnic-time/portable-charcoal-bbq-grill-caliente.aspx"><strong>Caliente Portable Charcoal Grill</strong></a>, $47. 2. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Wake-Me-Roadtrip-Sweater-Dress/174789"><strong>Wildfox “Wake Me Roadtrip” Sweater Dress</strong></a>, $128. 3. <a target="_blank" href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad"><strong>Apple iPad 2</strong></a>, $499. 4. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Heated-Car-Seat-Cushion/100290"><strong>Heated Car Seat Cushion</strong></a>, $40. 5. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.quirky.com/products/137-Ray-Solar-Charger"><strong>Quirky Ray Solar Charger</strong></a>, $40. 6. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.toms.com/red-canvas-classics-shoes-1833?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=google&gclid=CNqY9aOHrawCFacEQAodkg6GHw"><strong>TOMS Red Canvas Classics</strong></a>, $44. 7. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.quirky.com/products/23-Travelstacks-Cup-Holder-Storage-Containers"><strong>Quirky Travelstacks</strong></a>, $25. 8. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3395814&010=5470766&cid=CSE:&cid=CSE:GooglePlusbox&003=3933188"><strong>Beltronics USA Radar Detector</strong></a>, $180.</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12612490625http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12612490625Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:03:23 -0500social traveltravelwanderlustgiftroad tripholiday<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luggqexoax1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Scopello, Italy</p> <p>Thinking Nomads took 60 breathtaking photos in Sicily using their iPhone! How cool is that? For more photos head over to <a target="_blank" href="http://thinkingnomads.com/2011/10/photo-blog-sicily-captured-with-an-iphone/"><strong>Thinking Nomads</strong></a>!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12603119812http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12603119812Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:32:00 -0500gtrotsocial traveltravelwanderlustSicilyItaly<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luesx0SV5Q1r3nyf9o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sagrada Familia, Barcelona</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12564844156http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12564844156Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:00:36 -0500travelsocial travelwanderlustBarcelonaGaudicathedralSpain<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls178iw6NN1qepdlio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bussaba Vecchia</p> <p>Wanderlust!</p> <p>(<a href="http://astoldbyjoey.tumblr.com/post/12524430570/bussaba-vecchia" target="_blank">astoldbyjoey</a>)</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12528885564http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12528885564Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:39:24 -0500gtrottravelwanderlust<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu3rkfoBzX1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“<strong><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.gtrot.com/2011/social-travel-guest-post-hungrygirlchronicles-top-10-restaurants/">My Top 10 Restaurants</a></strong>” by Tausha Cowan. Tausha shared her favorite restaurants from around the world with gtrot!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12295612527http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12295612527Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:57:00 -0400gtrotsocial traveltravelfoodfoodierestaurant<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu1qkhMgnK1qzwg84o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>One of our customers wrote a song about gtrot - what do you think? Listen on the <a href="http://blog.gtrot.com/" target="_blank">gtrot blog</a>.</p> <p>(<a href="http://www.brittanymlaughlin.com/post/12248166867/one-of-our-customers-wrote-a-song-about-gtrot" target="_blank">likesandlaunch</a>)</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12248250293http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12248250293Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:43:40 -0400social travelbloggtrottraveljinglesongmusicfan<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltys19BK8O1qbm990o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Where are you guys headed this month?</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12207510477http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12207510477Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:30:44 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzow4iqjt1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>gtrot stickers galore!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12199248173http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12199248173Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:09:40 -0400travelsocial travelgtrotstickersbrandglobetrotter<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrj5b1OJwv1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out Tausha Cowan’s <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.gtrot.com/2011/social-travel-featured-traveler-tra/">Featured Traveler</a></strong> profile! She’s a student by day, and foodie by night. </p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/10211793102http://blog.gtrot.com/post/10211793102Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:48:26 -0400Featured Travelerfoodietravelsocial travelwanderlustgtrot<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltxv8vjThO1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Hand Jive - Hand Gestures Infographic</p> <p>Be careful while traveling!</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12163593474http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12163593474Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:31:40 -0400infographictravelsocial traveltravelergtrottravel advice<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltsjolMEqu1r3nyf9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#FriFotos: Any idea where these doors are now? Or where they used to be?</p>http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12040997301http://blog.gtrot.com/post/12040997301Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:33:57 -0400FriFotosphotodoortravelsocial travelgtrot