Castara Retreats, Tobago If you’re looking for places in Tobago to stay, below I share my review of Castara Retreats Castara in Tobago, the West Indies is the most sustainable area in Tobago. Guesthouses here are locally owned, as are the Tobago restaurants and the locals work together to keep this area clean and as… Continue Reading…
The Caribbean is a solo girl’s paradise. Known for white sandy beaches, steel drums, and plenty of rum, they are the perfect region of the world for some relaxation. But, with so many islands how do you choose the right region of the Caribbean for you? Having spent three months solo in the Caribbean, here is… Continue Reading…
I spent a week in the capital of Cuba and share my favourite things to do in Havana in this article Discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, the large island of Cuba was soon placed on the map and became a Spanish colony. The island has since become known for its socialism and embargo with… Continue Reading…
The town was quiet except for the sound of the horse’s hooves as it trotted quickly along the cobbled stones. Flashes of pastel colours passed by in a haze as we turned sharply into streets, each one as pretty as the next. Then we arrived and standing before us was a round smiling lady;… Continue Reading…
Fascinating, stuck in time and a mecca for salsa fans, Cuba is one of the most fascinating countries I have ever been to… Flying into Holguin in Cuba on Thomas Cook airlines I felt like a tourist, sat with men in Bermuda shirts and families ready to get some sun on their two week package… Continue Reading…
December 2012 Back in England, I’m busy working on the new website for Girl about the Globe – a destination guide and one-stop shop for the solo woman traveller. I want to promote ethical and sustainable travel using local guides and voluntourism and giving something back to local communities. I’m working hard but during those… Continue Reading…
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