* Originally published in 2021, updated in 2025 * Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and cultural diversity. With over 17,000 islands, it’s a land of contrasts from volcanic peaks and lush rainforests to endless coastlines fringed with palm trees. Add to that a rich cultural heritage with more… Continue Reading…
Planning a trip to Peru and wondering ‘is Mancora worth visiting?’ I share my experience of this Peruvian coastal town to help you to decide I had been lucky enough to have visited Peru before, and had explored the majestic Inca sights. This time I was taking a different route – the coastal one. Having… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Beach GatG, Party GatG Europe has some fantastic beach destinations, especially Spain and one destination that has been popular for many decades is Benidorm. Benidorm can be a good option if you’re from the UK and are looking for a week away in the sun. It’s been… Continue Reading…
If you’re planning a trip to Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica, I share what to do on Isla Tortuga as well as my personal experience of this fab little island! If you book your Isla Tortuga tour through this article, I donate to organisations helping vulnerable girls in conflict zones. Thanks for helping. Types of Girl… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Beach GatG, History GatG, Surfing GatG If you plan to visit Huanchaco Peru, this article includes my recommended things to do in Huanchaco Huanchaco is a popular beach town in Peru and a good alternative to Trujillo, the nearby city, twenty minutes away. It’s quieter than the… Continue Reading…
Sometimes all you really need is a picture-perfect beach, hours of sunshine, a good book and some relaxation time to rejuvenate. For the beach Girl about the Globe, here’s my guide on the best beaches in the world. Discover the best white and black sand beaches, what to pack in your beach bag, how to feel… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Beach GatG, Safari GatG If your dream is to go to Tanzania and experience a safari, Luna Safari is a beautiful family-run safari company with a lot of heart. Tanzania is a popular choice for safaris. Home to the Big Five and the annual Wildebeest Migration through… Continue Reading…
Things To Do in Yucatan Solo Head towards Mexico’s Caribbean coast and you will find yourself in the Riviera Maya. Known for its fine soft white sands, Mayan ruins, and crystal clear waters stretching to the horizon, it is one of the most visited destinations in the Caribbean and a great destination for beach, yoga,… Continue Reading…
If you are planning a trip to Rio, here are my recommendations for what to do in Rio de Janeiro especially if you are travelling to this Brazillian city solo. I stood in front of the iconic figure I had only ever seen in pictures; the gigantic white art deco statue towering high above me…. Continue Reading…
It was one of the nicest sunrises I had seen. Hues of pink shone across the waves and pink fluffy clouds floated gently in the sky. Being so close to the waters edge, listening to the gently lapping of the waves each night as I drifted off to sleep, I felt incredibly lucky. I had… Continue Reading…