Rwanda is a fascinating country to visit. It has wildlife, gorgeous nature, a green hilly capital and plenty of community-based tourism where you can learn about the country and its people. There is so much more to see than just the capital, Kigali. I spent two weeks in Rwanda exploring each corner and recommend taking… Continue Reading…
If you are planning to solo travel in Senegal, in this article I share my favourite places to visit in Dakar As I stepped of the plane, I relished in the ease of walking through immigration, of the need to not have to show my yellow fever certificate, or have to queue for my eVisa… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globes – Cultural GatG, Tribal GatG If you’ve ever wanted to witness a Sami reindeer migration or visit the Sami reindeer herders in Norway, now you can. Visit Natives gives you the opportunity to discover indigenous cultures in both Norway and Tanzania. Travel deeper and get more out of your… Continue Reading…
Jemaa el-Fna is a vibrant square in Marrakech. If you’re planning to solo travel in Morocco, I share my top things to do in Jemaa el-Fna including places to dine & where to stay “Snakes?” I asked, wiggling my hand vertically, mimicking the moves of a cobra. “Snakes finished,” Replied the tall, skinny Moroccan man, beckoning… Continue Reading…
Africa is such a fascinating destination. It’s a continent abundant with wild animals, spectacular terrain and fascinating tribes. The continent is huge and travelling around it would take you several months. Visiting Africa and seeing a safari is probably on your travel wish list, and there are safari companies that do this where you see… Continue Reading…
There’s a weird mix of emotions when you go gorilla trekking. There’s the excitement of seeing one of these magnificent creatures in the wild, then there’s the nervousness of actually coming close to one of these magnificent creatures in the wild. If I had to be honest, gorilla trekking was never on my bucket list…. Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Beach GatG, Safari GatG If your dream is to go to Tanzania and experience a safari, Luna Safari is a beautiful family-run safari company with a lot of heart. Tanzania is a popular choice for safaris. Home to the Big Five and the annual Wildebeest Migration through… Continue Reading…
As the Easter break comes to a close and my two weeks in Barcelona has nearly ended, I honestly can’t believe that it is nearly May. This year is flying past! At the end of each month I now write a monthly update with my travel updates, new things that are happening with Girl about… Continue Reading…
I’m writing this personal update from Angola in Central Africa where I have just arrived. I have only been in the country for less than an hour yet I have found myself: Missing my pre-arranged transfer due to the time change in the flight and having to barter with a taxi driver. Refusing a lift… Continue Reading…
If you’re considering a solo trip to Africa and planning on exploring West Africa, I share my tips below It’s mid-February and after announcing my next trip back in January, I find myself getting ready to fly back to England after only completing part of my trip. Sometimes life has other plans for us and… Continue Reading…