Types of Girl about the Globe (GatG) – Budget GatG, Pets GatG For those of us who get a bit lonely on our solo travels, cat sitting is a perfect option. But it doesn’t have to be restricted to just cats. You’ve probably heard of dog sitting but as well as dogs you can find… Continue Reading…
Deciding to move to another country is a big decision that may overwhelm you. If you are considering moving to another city here are my tips for moving abroad Having recently moved to Dubai, I find myself in unknown territory. Even though I have lived in numerous places before, this is the first time that… Continue Reading…
I have been lucky to have lived in some of the most exciting cities in the world: London, Barcelona, Medellin, Sydney, and Melbourne and now I have made the move to Dubai! In this article, I share my reasons for moving to Dubai “Are you here with your family?” “No,” I reply to my new… Continue Reading…
Studying abroad is such an eye-opening experience. If you are wondering “why should I study abroad?” I’ve covered all the reasons to study abroad in this article. So whether you want to study abroad to learn new language skills, or for a gap year before entering the job market, I hope I inspire you to take… Continue Reading…
Teaching English in Costa Rica Whether you are looking for teaching jobs in private language schools or just want experience teaching abroad for the first time, Costa Rica is a good option and you can travel to the rest of Latin America after your placement too. Below is Shelly’s story of her personal account of… Continue Reading…
In this post to inspire you to solo travel to Thailand, Mary Liu shares her experience of volunteering with a female non-profit in the country. I decided to temporarily deviate from the traditional educational path and take a year off of university in service to others. I travelled to a small city in China called… Continue Reading…
When you live a digital nomadic lifestyle, you get to travel where you want (visa-depending, of course), stay where you want, and when you’re ready to leave, you can pack up and move to the next exotic destination. Choosing to be location-independent has so many advantages, but when you’re travelling around with no known place… Continue Reading…
Searching for summer jobs abroad? From working in a bar or teaching English, this article will give you some ideas for working overseas during the summer months. You don’t have to save for years to be able to travel. Although many travellers work for a long period of time to save up for a trip before… Continue Reading…
It was back in 2014 when I exclaimed to a friend “I’m going to be a digital nomad.” Six and a half years later, and I still am one (except for the time back in England due to Covid restrictions). That’s still 6.5 years of a nomadic lifestyle, of not having a place to call… Continue Reading…
For this month’s solo travel insight, I look back on my eight years as a digital nomad and hope to inspire you to take a leap of faith if you’re thinking about it too. I’m writing this month’s insight from Madeira, a Portuguese island known for its Madeira wine, black sand beaches and more recently… Continue Reading…
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