London is a fantastic city for solos. This British capital has history, sightseeing, tours for all different types of interests and plenty of rooftop bars. Having previously lived here for two years, I’ve put together a solo guide for London. Find out where to eat and drink as a solo, activities for all types of… Continue Reading…
Gaudi Famous Buildings Barcelona, one of the world’s most visited cities, and once home to Antoni Gaudí, “the architect of God.” His architectural creativity and flair transformed the city into a work of art and is one of the reasons that the city receives so many visitors today. Born on 25th June 1852 to a… Continue Reading…
Types of Girls about the Globe – Arty & Museum GatG, Nature GatG, Music GatG If you’re planning a trip to Oslo in Norway, below is my guide to how to travel solo in Oslo as well as lots of practical information such as where to stay, which tour company to use and how to… Continue Reading…
If you are planning a trip to Senegal, in this article I share my favourite places to visit in Dakar As I stepped of the plane, I relished in the ease of walking through immigration, of the need to not have to show my yellow fever certificate, or have to queue for my eVisa or… Continue Reading…
Ferris wheels, a mini Opera House, and peacocks. This wasn’t the Georgia I had imagined as I arrived on the Black Sea Coast but then again this coastal resort wasn’t typically Georgian. Having travelled through Georgia for ten days I had arrived at my final destination in this emerging country. As much as I love… Continue Reading…
Stunning mountains, ancient architecture and some of the best wine in the world – who can possibly resist a trip to Georgia. This European country was once part of the Soviet Union and is known for its culture, and snowy Caucasus Mountains. Tbilisi is the capital and you could easily spend a week here, dining at… Continue Reading…
Sydney is one of my most favourite cities. I loved it so much that I once spent 9 months living and working in this Australian city. The people are friendly, the city is walkable and Sydney is always bursting with things to do. Whether you’re a cultural Girl about the Globe (GatG) or an active… Continue Reading…
Kiev is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Part of the former USSR, Ukraine only became independent on 24th August 1991. Founded in 482 by three brothers (Kyi, Shchek, Khoriv) and their sister (Lybid), Kiev was once known as the city of churches. Unfortunately during the Soviet times many of these churches were destroyed. In… Continue Reading…
If you’ve ever wanted to ‘party like a Russian,’ (cue Robbie Williams’ song), then Odessa in Eastern Europe is the place to do it. Founded in 1974 by a Russian Empress called Catherine the Great, Odessa served as an important port. Being strategically close to Russia meant that the city was able to provide protection from… Continue Reading…
Azerbaijan may not be a country that you’ve ever heard of, let alone considered travelling to. But this country on the Caspian Sea is definitely a surprising one. Located in the southern Caucasus Mountains in Asia, this country rich in natural gas feels more Middle Eastern than Asian. Bordering Russia, Georgia, Iran, and Armenia, the country… Continue Reading…
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