Learning New Languages Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Cultural GatG, Work & Volunteering GatG Travelling allows us the opportunity to immerse ourselves within a different culture and converse with others in a different language. Learning a new language benefits you and will enhance your experience of a country, even if you only… Continue Reading…
Welcome to the Girl about the Globe Podcast I’m very excited to announce that Girl about the Globe now has an official podcast! Our solo travel podcast covers everything and anything to do with solo female travel. Discover how solo travel changes you, the best places to travel alone, how to save money on the… Continue Reading…
Reverse Culture Shock That’s it, you’re home. Your trip is well and truly over and you’re left wondering if it ever really happened. You’ve survived those bouts of homesickness and have been counting down the days to see your friends and family, excited at being reunited. But now you’re back, and the home warming… Continue Reading…
I usually write a solo insight at the end of the month but with the world situation at the moment, it feels like the right time to write this type of post. With many borders closed, we find ourselves in an unprecedented time of lock downs and uncertainty. Travel to many of us now means… Continue Reading…
You don’t have to just visit France if you have a desire to hear the romantic tones of the French language. Although Spanish and English are two of the most common languages in the world, you’ll find French spoken in some of the countries too. Having recently returned from Senegal – a French speaking country… Continue Reading…
What is Human Trafficking? It is an industry that is difficult to comprehend but for the 47 million people who are human trafficked every single year, this $150 billion business is their reality. Human trafficking awareness is so important. What is human trafficking, how can we spot the signs of human trafficking and can… Continue Reading…
Well, I’ve arrived at the airport anyway! After arriving super early to sample my first airport lounge, I couldn’t check in for 2 hours! Then, after I had sat opposite the big draughty doors of the North Gatwick terminal for nearly the whole time, I realised ‘I didn’t have to check in at all’ as I… Continue Reading…
When did it happen? One minute I am a carefree twenty-five year old with my whole travelling life ahead of me: the next, I’ve arrived at my mid-thirties. And the question that I regularly ask myself is: Am I too old to travel? My friends are all settling down, have children, mortgages and responsibilities. Me? It’s now more than… Continue Reading…
All you need is a pair of trainers or walking shoes and you can still be burning calories abroad. Here are my tips on how to stay fit while travelling ‘What no gym!’ I hear you cry and I hate to break it to you but yes, hostels don’t usually have gyms so unless you’re… Continue Reading…
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