Girl about the Globe

Season 9 has finished and is a wrap as solo summer begins. June is the month where summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. So what better month to begin Solo Summer? If you’re a new Girl about the Globe, every year I host workshops or offer discounts on my solo travel products to help inspire and empower you to travel solo. This month you can sign up for a 5 day safety challenge help you feel more confident travelling alone.

This short 5 day safety challenge will give you a peace of mind and make you feel more empowered for your solo trip. Each day over 5 days, you’ll receive a quick email with either an article to read or a video to watch. If you want to take part, make sure to join the Girl about the Globe newsletter to get notified of each challenge, workshop, and new products over the months of June, July and August. In the meantime safe travels. 

Welcome to episode 111 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Deborah Ives from the Facebook group Solo In Style: Women Over 50 Travelling Solo & Loving it! Deborah joins me to discuss the rise in solo travel for women over 50. If you’re 50 years young or beyond, this episode is for you. 

Welcome to episode 110 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. This latest episode is with Julie Kaplan from LA. Julie recently spent 4 months on a solo trip in Iraq and gives us an insight into visiting this Middle Eastern country. If you’ve ever been intrigued about travelling to Iraq, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 109 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the country of New Zealand. I share what to see and do and how to get around as a solo traveller. If you’ve ever wanted to travel solo to New Zealand, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 108 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I share my tips on how you can meet others on your solo trips. If you’re worried about being alone for the whole of your trip, this episode is for you. 

Welcome to episode 107 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Schoenman from the popular website Her Packing List to discuss packing light and share her new Handbag Packing Masterclass. If you’ve ever wanted to save yourself money from baggage fees airlines, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 106 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the Asian country of Vietnam. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to this Southeast Asian country, this episode is for you. 

Welcome to episode 105 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the Asian country of Thailand. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to this Southeast Asian country, this episode is for you. 

Welcome to another episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Jenny Gray, of the well-known travel company Intrepid Travel. Jenny joins me to discuss women in travel and their women-only tours. If you've ever wanted to go on a women-only tour, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 103 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. I share what to see and do and how to get around as a solo traveller. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Puerto Rico, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 102 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the Indonesian island of Bali.  I share all the areas to visit, where to stay and how to get around as a solo traveller. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Bali, this podcast episode is for you.

The Girl about the Globe podcast is back! Season 9 kicks off with the best destinations for solo females for 2023. If you’re looking to book a trip this year and are unsure where to go, I hope that this episode gives you some inspiration.

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Girl about the Globe podcast! In this episode, I’m doing something a little different and answering all your questions on solo travel. I share my personal experience of my solo travels to 109 countries and give some tips and advice to empower you to travel solo. If you’re unsure if you can solo travel or have any questions about doing it, this could be the podcast episode for you.

Welcome to episode 99 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. Today I am joined by Camille Segobia, a fellow solo female traveller to discuss travelling in California. If you've ever wanted to visit California, this episode is for you.   

Welcome to episode 98 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Braca, author of When the Church Burns Down, Cancel the Wedding to discuss travelling after divorce. If you’ve just come out of a relationship and need some inspiration, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 97 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to Singapore. I share the top must-sees, what to do in the evening and how to get around. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Singapore, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 96 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Pearn, a fellow solo traveller to discuss solo female travel in Europe. Emily is originally from Chicago and has visited Europe many times. If you need some inspiration to solo travel to Europe, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 95 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. This week to inspire you to travel solo, I share my tips and advice from 20 years of packing for solo trips. I recommend what to pack and why. If you’re unsure what to take with you on a solo trip, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 94 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I share all my tips and advice for travelling to Rome. Rome is such a great city for solos and there is so much to do here. If you’ve ever wanted to visit this Italian city, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 93 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. This week I’m interviewing Co-Founder of Heavnn to discuss the not-so-sexy topic of taxes. If you’re a digital nomad or thinking of becoming a remote worker but have no idea how to set yourself up correctly for your taxes, this episode is for you.

And, you can find out how much you can save in taxes, with Heavnn’s widget on the article Digital Nomad Tax on the GatG blog. Plus, there’s a special code to save 5% off your tax service too! See you next week!

Welcome to episode 92 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I share all my tips and advice for travelling in Barcelona. Barcelona is such a great city for solos and there is so much to do here. If you’ve ever wanted to visit this Catalan capital in Spain, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 91 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I interview fellow solo traveller, Grayson Katzenbach on solo travelling in the USA. Grayson has travelled to 44 of the 50 States and shares her highlights and tips for travelling in America. I hope that you find this interview as inspiring as I did.

Welcome to episode 90 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I cover why Portugal is a great destination for solo travellers. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to this European country, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 89 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Edwards. Karen is a writer and editor who specialises in responsible tourism, sustainable living and emotional well-being and she joins me to discuss her brand book The Responsible Traveller and how we can make become better travellers.

If you are unsure how to be a responsible traveller or what the topic really means, this episode is for you.

Buy The Responsible Traveller through your local bookstore.

Welcome to episode 88 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I cover tips and advice on what to look for when choosing a hostel. If it’s your first time staying in a hostel or you have used them before and want to have a better experience next time around, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 87 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I transport you to the European country of Norway. I share the top must-sees and how to get around plus my own experience of travelling solo in Norway. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Norway, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 86 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Pelumi Nubi, co-founder of The Black Explorer, to transport you to the continent of Africa. Specifically, Namibia, Rwanda, Kenya and Zanzibar. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Africa, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 85 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow traveller, Hanna Ashcraft to transport you to the Central American country of Guatemala. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Guatemala or been intrigued by this country, this podcast episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 84 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Francesca Giacco, author of Six Days in Rome who gives us an insight into this Romantic Italian city.

If you’ve ever wanted to travel to find yourself after a break-up, are intrigued by Rome, or wanted to write a fiction book inspired by your travels, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 83 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I cover 10 ways on how to be a conscious traveller. If you are looking to make more of an impact on your travels this year but are confused about how to do it or even what being a conscious traveller actually means, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 82 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Irene Nalwoga from Women Tour Uganda to discuss travelling to Uganda as a solo female traveller.

If you’ve ever been intrigued by Uganda and want to know more about this African country or your dream is to experience gorilla trekking this episode is for you.

In this episode I’m joined by the current Global Travel Writer of the year and adventurer, Jessica Vincent to discuss the Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century. If you’ve ever wanted to become a travel writer or are looking to get inspired by the best travel writing this episode is for you.

In this episode, bestselling author, Amy Edelstein joins me to speak about spiritual travel and her brand new book. ’Adventure in Zanskar.’ We also cover the thought pattern that often arises when you travel solo. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Zanskar, are interested in meditation retreats, or question yourself when you travel alone, this episode is for you.

Welcome to episode 79 of the GatG podcast. In this episode, I share all my recommended solo female friendly tour companies. If you’re looking to book a tour for 2022 and beyond and are unsure who to book through or feeling overwhelmed with the choice of companies out there, this podcast is for you.

Welcome to episode 78 of the GatG podcast. In this episode, I share my experience of travelling through Africa on overland camping tours. Having travelled through South, East and West Africa, this episode is to help you decide if overlanding is right for you. If you’ve ever wanted to travel through Africa and are considering an overland tour, stay tuned.

In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Christy Teglo, an experienced solo adventurer and traveller, who through her memoir, Weathered, offers inspiration and advice to others beginning their travel adventures. If you’ve ever wanted to leave your corporate career, sell up for a life on the road or hike solo along the John Muir Trail in the USA, this episode is for you.   

To celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m making a big announcement! Have you ever had a vision so big that it scares you? Listen to this week’s episode to find out more.

In this episode I’m interviewing Annie Sisson on solo travel in the Balkans. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Slovenia, Albania, Croatia or any of the Balkan countries, this episode is for you.

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In this episode I’m covering the top destinations in 2022 for solo female travellers and sharing my personal experience of visiting them. If you’re looking to plan a trip this year but are unsure where to go, this episode is for you.

Welcome back to the Girl about the Globe podcast! For season 6, I cover empowerment and inspiration to help you solo travel in 2022. If you have a desire to travel this year but need a reminder of why we travel alone and advice on how to do it in the current climate, this episode is for you.

In this episode I share my honest tips and advantages and downsides of living a digital nomadic lifestyle. If you’re looking to remote work in another destination or become a nomad, this episode is for you.

For this episode, I share my favourite sustainable travel products. Wherever you are planning to go for your next solo trip, consider putting one of more or these eco-friendly products in your backpack. If you’re looking for sustainable products for yourself or even as a Christmas present, this episode is for you.

In this episode to inspire you to travel solo, I cover some different ideas for a solo trip. If you’ve never travelled solo before, a really good way of gaining the courage to go it alone is to book a holiday doing something that you love. If you love cooking, painting or just getting fit when you travel, this episode is for you.

For this episode I share my favourite destinations that I have found for remote working during my six years as a digital nomad. If you’ve ever considered remote working from a different location but are unsure where to go, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Girl about the Globe podcast! For this episode I share my favourite destinations to escape the cold and get some winter sun. If you’re looking for some ideas for the winter, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Girl about the Globe podcast! For this episode I share my favourite destinations and recommendations for the autumn months (the Fall) to give you some inspiration on where to travel to at this time of year.

Welcome to season 5 of the Girl about the Globe podcast! For this episode I discuss solo travel and why you should do it. I also share my personal story of how I first began travelling alone and the empowerment that I felt. If you’re unsure if you can travel solo, then this episode is definitely for you.

Welcome back to the Girl about the Globe podcast! For season 5, we talk about everything and anything to do with solo travel, beginning with travelling in today’s world where I share my own experience of travelling over the last two months. If you’ve been unsure about travelling, I hope that this episode will inspire you to start planning your trip.