This month’s solo insight is sparked by an interview where I was asked about camping solo and whether I thought it was a good idea to do something outside of your comfort zone. The answer was a resounding ‘yes!’ Pushing your limits and doing activities that stretch your mind and body is so beneficial. And… 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…
When I was invited to go surfing in Fuerteventura, I hesitated… I was scared of waves. As silly as it sounded. The very thought of going under a wave filled me with such a fear that I wanted to hyperventilate. Having had a bad experience as a young girl I remember the feeling of being… Continue Reading…
Over my travelling years, I have had some both weird and wonderful adventures. I had stayed with nomads in Mongolia, spent a weekend with a monk and now, I was about to fish for piranhas in Brazil. I guess you couldn’t say that I wasn’t adventurous. Entering the Amazon especially in Brazil when the Zika… Continue Reading…
“I’m a Traveller, Get Me Out of Here!” It had been an area that I had bypassed on my travels around South America. I had missed the opportunity in Ecuador, was too far on the coast in Peru, and had never made it south to the Colombian Amazon. I was saving the best for last… Continue Reading…
If you’ve ever wanted to try volcano boarding in Nicaragua, stay in Leon for a few days and book a Cerro Negro volcano boarding tour. This half-day experience is an adventure that should definitely be on your solo bucket list! Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua I arrived in Leon with one mission – I wanted to… Continue Reading…
My time in Costa Rica was limited. Having only been stamped for 10 days entry meant that I was on a whistle stop tour. One of the highlights that I simply had to do was snorkel at Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica, an island near the Nicoya Pennisular named after a turtle because of its shape,… Continue Reading…
If you’re thinking of going to Costa Rica, Global Work & Travel helps you to organise volunteering abroad placements in Costa Rica and around the world. Choose from volunteering with sea turtles or sloths and wildlife. Their volunteering and working placements include all the support you need for a life-changing adventure. I had left La… Continue Reading…
One moment it was there, then in a blink of an eye it was gone, covered in a swirl of thick mist as it sifted over the summit of the volcano leaving nothing but a view of grey cloud. As the mist loomed in, the green lagoon disappeared before my eyes. The visibility in the… Continue Reading…
‘I’m Randy,’ said the tall long-haired Canadian standing before me, holding out his hand. I tried to hide my smirk as I took a couple of seconds to answer. ‘Lisa,’ I said, shaking his hand. ‘From England?’ he asked. ‘How do you know?’ ‘Everyone from England smiles when I tell them my name. It means something… Continue Reading…
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