Jemaa el-Fna is a vibrant square in Marrakech. I share my top things to do in Jemaa el-Fna including places to dine & where to stay “Snakes?” I asked, wiggling my hand vertically, mimicking the moves of a cobra. “Snakes finished,” Replied the tall, skinny Moroccan man, beckoning me to sit down on a plastic… Continue Reading…
Feeding reindeer in Norway is such a humbling, magical experience. If you’ve ever wanted to experience reindeer feeding and learn about the Sami culture, Tromso in the Arctic Circle is a great place to do it. Here’s my experience to inspire you. I looked in amazement at the scene before me, a scene that resembled something from… 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…
Learning New Languages Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Cultural GatG, Work & Volunteering GatG Travelling allows us the opportunity to immerse ourselves within a different culture and converse with others in a different language. Learning a new language benefits you and will enhance your experience of a country, even if you only… Continue Reading…
Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Adventure GatG, Budget GatG, Under 40 GatG MacBackpackers offer fun group tours in Scotland. This award-winning company are ideal for solos and I share why in my Macbackpackers tours of Scotland review. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the history and culture of Scotland, MacBackpackers have been… Continue Reading…
The Last Part of the USSR I watched as he shifted forward, shuffling his feet in a straight line. After a few metres he turned 360 degrees and shuffled back again, following the exact same route. “It’s the moonshine,” declared Tim, my guide. “It sends them into a zombie state.” Having seen a few things… Continue Reading…
Moldova may not be on the top of everyone’s list but if you enjoy visiting emerging destinations and places off-the-beaten path then it should definitely be on your solo bucket list. One for the adventurous and cultural Girl about the Globe, you can learn the traditional rustic art traditions, go underground biking or discover how… Continue Reading…
There are Christmas markets and then… there are Christmas markets. Elegant, sophisticated and very European, Luxembourg knows how to see in the festive season with the dulcet tones of live singers, chic cuisine, and warming mulled wine. Bordered by Belgium, Germany and France. Luxembourg is a multicultural city in Western Europe. It’s small but what… Continue Reading…
He stands there, his white beard bearing an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus. The grand Moorish-looking palace behind him towering over his size. In his yard sits a Czajka, a “Soviet Rolls-Royce,” once owned by the fourth General State of the Communist Party. In front of the gates, the pavement seems barely paved, yet inside… Continue Reading…
Something I have learned over the years is the art of slow travel, of staying in a place long enough to take in the culture, soak up the vibes and learn about where I actually am instead of just passing through. So when I came across Barcelona Slow Travel which offers the chance to meet… Continue Reading…
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