Tag Archives: Culture

Feeding Reindeer in Norway

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…

A Literary Tour of England

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…

How To Learn a Language

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…

MacBackpackers Tours of Scotland

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 youโ€™ve ever wanted to explore the history and culture of Scotland, MacBackpackers have been… Continue Reading…

Places To Visit in Moldova

Moldova may not be on the top of everyoneโ€™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…

My Trip To Luxembourg

There are Christmas markets and thenโ€ฆ 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. Itโ€™s small but what… Continue Reading…

The Gypsy King of Moldova

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 โ€œSoviet Rolls-Royce,โ€ 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…

Visiting Easter Island

I couldnโ€™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 when visiting Easter Island than at Teraโ€™ai – an authentic gastronomy and Rapa Nui experience… Continue Reading…