Hi readers, my name is Luz Garcia-Pennock. At Go Girl, I will be your resident coach to questions and discussions on life voyage and labor of love, a.k.a. what you…
Save Me, San Francisco
“Wait, are these actually hills?” my calves screamed in excitement. Why, yes, they are! San Francisco is more than just a hill-ridden city. It’s one of my favorite cities. Granted,…
Let Me Take You To…London
With London playing host to the 2012 Olympics, the city is under immense pressure to impress not only the Olympic performers and visitors to the games, but the rest of…
Sightseeing in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a beautiful city with some of the best sightseeing opportunities in the world. Seven venues or events in Hong Kong will easily keep visitors busy for a…
Top Five Things to Avoid When Traveling Abroad
Running late at the airport. Losing your luggage. Getting something stolen. Missing a meeting or having someone not show up to see you when they’re supposed to. These are all…
Choosing the Where in Your Study Abroad Adventure
The shelves are filled with rows of glossy magazines, the walls hung with framed pictures of architectural marvels (the Eiffel Tower and the Great Pyramids are among the most popular…
Chicago…That’s My (New) Hometown!
Chicago is a big city. Maybe not as big as New York or Beijing, but it’s still a good size. As a new resident to a lot of places in…
One more thing about Boston
After six glorious years in Beantown I’m moving to the West Coast, so I’ve been trying to cherish a few special places in my last days here. Surprisingly, none of…
How to Make Friends when Traveling
I’ve done my fair share of traveling and made some of my best friends in the most foreign of situations. But if you’re about to start traveling, either alone, or…
Preparing to Study Abroad
Recently, my school asked me to help lead a meeting for everyone who is going abroad next autumn. Besides a brief frisson of jealousy, there was excitement and anticipation for…
Sharpen Your Elbows and Other Tips for Riding the Bus in Israel
A country smaller than the state of New Jersey, Israel is immensely easy to travel around. One could drive from the northernmost tip in the Galilee to the southernmost point…
Refunds, and How to Get Them
Unless you’re a pilgrim, today’s traveling woman will likely be taking a lot of flights as they jetset across the world. In a moment of boredom and reflection, I counted…
Visiting Africa
If you’re an enthusiastic GoGirl planning on traveling to Africa, I have a few words of advice for you. After having been in Tanzania in East Africa for little over…
Summer…Where Art Thou?
I’m really tired of this cold weather. Ever since I was a kid I have always enjoyed the hot summer days and nights. It seems so far away, but I…
Must Haves: Studying Abroad
Over four years ago I embarked on one of the most life changing endeavors of my life…I studied abroad. This was actually my first time ever traveling very far without…