This weekend (25th October 2020), marks the clocks turning back in Europe, where the mornings become lighter and the evenings darker. Instead of spending the winter in the UK, I’ve escaped to Greece for a few weeks. With temperatures here of 24 degrees Celsius, it’s definitely t-shirt weather and last week I was even on the… Continue Reading…
Solo Travel in Ålesund Types of Girls about the Globe – Nature GatGs, Active GatGs. Architecture GatG If you are planning a trip to Norway, one destination that should be on your travel wish list is Ålesund, the gateway to one of Norway’s most beautiful spots. Thanks to all the advice from the girls in… Continue Reading…
If you are an adventurous Girl about the Globe and searching for an activity holiday in Europe, the region of Rhône-Alpes, especially Ardeche with its rivers, forests and gorges has some of the best beauty spots and activities to get you as active as possible. This stunning nature reserve known as the ‘Grand Canyon’ of… Continue Reading…
Solo Travel in Valencia Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Beach GatG, Cultural, History, Arty & Museum GatG Before I moved to Barcelona, I spent two weeks in Valencia, deciding if it was the city that I wanted to live in. Even though I decided on Barcelona, I really enjoyed this Spanish city… Continue Reading…
You don’t have to wait until summer to go travelling. Visiting countries in the autumn can give a completely different edge to your trip and provide the most magnificent backdrops of reds, browns and golden hues. For this month’s solo travel insight, I share the best autumn destinations I have found on my twenty plus… Continue Reading…
If you’ve ever read a book and thought “I want to go there,” then you’re not alone. It’s pretty common for popular works of fiction to influence our bucket list destinations around the globe. And although books can transport us to another world, you can’t beat visiting a location and seeing the real-life inspiration behind… Continue Reading…
If you’re looking to get away at the end of the summer, the Mediterranean climate of Greece, thrives post summer. Having welcomed most visitors during the month of August, post summer Greece is more mellow and calmer, and having absorbed the sun’s heat all summer, the sea is at its warmest too. Visit Greece in… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globes (GatGs) – All Types of GatGs As much as I love independent travel, there are still times when I use day tours, especially for museum tickets. During my trip to St. Petersburg in August 2019, I used the Viator platform to book a ticket to the Hermitage Museum. If… Continue Reading…
For this month’s solo travel insight, I reflect on my favourite cities in Europe and recommend my favourite weekend breaks that are just perfect for solos. With thousands of years of history behind all of its beautiful cities, some of the most glorious architecture in the world, and a whole lot of ice cream… Continue Reading…
It may seem more like a destination for kids but if you’re planning a trip to the States for the future, Orlando should definitely be on your bucket list. Just because you’re solo doesn’t mean that you can’t visit Orlando. You don’t even need to borrow a child to go. Being the Theme Park of… Continue Reading…
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