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 in my life I thought I… 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…
I couldn’t come to Easter Island without experiencing some true Rapa Nui culture. After spending two days exploring the island with my Easter Island Travel guide, I was ready for some traditional dancing. Where better to enjoy some traditional dancing than at Tera’ai – an authentic gastronomy and Rapa Nui experience based on the island’s… Continue Reading…
I couldn’t go to Brazil without trying a samba class. With a passion for dancing, I had learnt bachata in Colombia, Danced the tango in Buenos Aires, and now I was learning the samba in Brazil. Thinking of the fast-paced hip and everything-else-wiggle that I had seen on Brazil’s Carnival footage, I was expecting the… Continue Reading…
Tango Classes in Argentina Buenos Aires, a city of Argentine steaks, world-class vino, and of course the Argentine tango. Having watched the World Tango Championships in Colombia the year before, I had seen this foot-flicking dance at its best and was keen to try my hand (or feet) at this Argentine art form. And where… Continue Reading…
Bull fighting was introduced to South America in the 16th Century with Colombia one of the most important countries, but more recently popularity for the ‘sport’ has decreased and due to an anti-bullfighting movement, only four cities in Colombia still practice bull fighting. Manizales is one of those cities… Being told to ring the bell… Continue Reading…
Chiva Tour Cartagena It was during my trip to Cartagena that I came across a novel way of utilising transport: on a Cartagena chiva bus tour. Originally known for transporting people around Colombia, these unique, colourful buses with a character of their own, now spend their nights (and days) transporting tourists around the old walled city… Continue Reading…
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