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…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Active GatG, Adventurous GatG, Hiking GatG, Nature GatG If you’re planning on visiting Turkey, one of the destinations for active or hiking solos is the Lycian Way. The Lycian Way is a 540 kilometre, waymarked hiking trail devised by a historian to protect this stunning region’s history… Continue Reading…
It’s that time of year when it’s cold and grey (in England anyway) but don’t let a drop of snow stop you from travelling. For those who love the thrill of racing down mountains with white powdery snow under your feet, skiing is the perfect getaway and a great excuse to travel to pastures new…. Continue Reading…
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…
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