I remember being in Chile’s Atacama Desert with friends on a clear, cold, and moonless night. Instead of standing and looking up at the distant stars, we lay on our…
I Survived a Panic Attack in a Foreign City; Here’s What to Do if It Happens to You
Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced anxiety. Me too. December of 2015 was a difficult month for me. At the time, I was living in Tokyo, studying Japanese at…
Why Planned Parenthood Matters to Travelers — and Needs Your Support
Planned Parenthood supporters rally in Minnesota. Image by Flickr user Fibbonaci Blue. We know, as women on the go, that our sexual selves don’t stop when we hit the road;…
6 Ways of Getting Mental Help Before You Travel
Image by Pixabay user Unsplash. My partner sat me down and said, “I think you’re experiencing depression.” That was when I realized I needed mental help. I was in my third…
3 DIY Spa Treatments to Enjoy While Traveling
You only need a few simple ingredients to enjoy a DIY spa treatment while traveling. Image by Jill Robinson. Pampering yourself while you travel shouldn’t have to be complicated or expensive….
Traveling in Malaria Endemic Countries: How to Keep Yourself Safe
They can cause more than an itch. Image from Pixabay. The headache struck in the middle of the night, pounding mercilessly right behind my eyes. As a person who rarely…
6 Ways to Beat The Blues When You’re Abroad
It is true that traveling, and in particular staying abroad on your own, is great fun and a life-changing experience in many ways. The memories will stay with you forever…
Workouts You Can Do With Little Space and Time
Photo by Robin McConnell via Flickr Creative Commons By: Maria Cecilia Vivanco Caption: Morning Run Are you studying abroad this semester and looking for ways to stay in shape while…
How the savvy female traveller can stay safe, fit and healthy when travelling the world
Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululemonathletica/4604432708/ Travelling is one of the greatest things you can do with your life, as we all know. But it helps if you’re prepared, fit, and healthy before you…
Medical Motives for Staying Put
“You’re just naturally cystic,” she said casually. “So, when you start getting mammograms, we won’t be surprised.” It was the “we” that struck me more than the “cystic.” I knew…
Living with (More) Surprises
Do you ever feel that you’ve had to learn the same lessons repeatedly? I learn the don’t-make-promises-before-you-know-what-you’re-getting-into lesson over and over again. When it happens every time, it shouldn’t be…
A Time-Out From the Road
“Do you have the patience to wait ‘til your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving ‘til the right action arises by itself? The master doesn’t…
135 lbs
Hi. My name is Samantha Wu and I weigh 135 lbs. I’ve got tummy fat and the remnants of sprinter legs (for those who have little experience with track, that…
Using Exercise to Counter the Blues
Sense of worth and self-esteem are huge contributions to worsening or preventing depressive episodes. I have noticed over the last few years that my better days were the ones in…
Making a Difference in the Real World
At Go Girl, we encourage women to get involved in the world around them. On our Twitter page, in less than 140 characters, we say that “we encourage travel, global…