Welcome to the Smart Globetrotter making travel feel less overwhelming and a whole lot more fun.
Hi, I’m Lindsey Puls, the traveler and storyteller behind The Smart Globetrotter. Born with a curiosity for the world and a suitcase always half-packed, I’ve spent the last decade exploring new places, learning from different cultures, and sharing the most practical travel tips I can gather along the way.
At The Smart Globetrotter, I bring together detailed destination guides, honest travel advice, and timely updates that help make travel feel less intimidating and a lot more exciting. This blog is built for travelers of all kinds, whether you’re jetting off on your first big adventure or just love reading stories and insights from around the globe.
Join me as I explore places both iconic and unexpected, always with an eye for what’s helpful, authentic, and worth knowing. I’m so glad you’re here – let’s see the world a little smarter, together!
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Behind the history of the Smart Globetrotter
Behind The Smart Globetrotter is a decade-long journey that started when I left my job as a news producer to travel the world with my husband. We gave away everything we owned and took a chance on living abroad. It sounded like a dream, but the reality was far from glamorous. We ended up right back in the United States with no house, no furniture, and just a couple of suitcases to our name.
Still, we didn’t give up. For years, we lived out of hotel rooms and moved wherever my husband’s job took us. We didn’t have a home or any real belongings, but eventually, that lifestyle started to open doors. We lived in Japan, Australia, Argentina, and Russia, and traveled to places I never imagined I would get to see. It was challenging and messy, but it changed my life.
The Smart Globetrotter began as a way to keep in touch with family during that time. Over the years, it has grown into a space where I share practical travel guides and real-world tips that help make planning a trip feel less overwhelming. Everything I publish is rooted in personal experience and a deep love for exploring new places.
This blog isn’t about picture-perfect travel. It’s about showing up with curiosity, learning as you go, and making travel work for you, even when life doesn’t go according to plan. If you’re looking for thoughtful destination ideas, smart travel advice, and stories that come from lived experience, you’re in the right place.
