My first long-distance train trip was a bit of a surreal experience. Headed from Avignon to Paris, the TGV (high-speed train) was the best combination of a fast and affordable…
Getting Back in the Game: 4 Travel Tips After Time Away
Timing is everything. Image by Pixabay user obpia30. Over the last year, I haven’t had the ability to travel. Because this was mostly due to injury, it was beyond thrilling…
Why Visit Edmonton: National Geographic Isn’t the Only One That Loves It
Edmonton’s downtown core — Churchill Square. Image by Flickr user Kurt Bauschardt. When National Geographic named Edmonton one of its Best Summer Trips 2015, residents weren’t surprised. After all, they’re fiercely…
You Won’t Believe What Your New Favorite Travel Destination Will Be!
Tyne Bridge. Photo credit: ©VisitBritain / Pawel Libera While London, Bath, and even Manchester may get all the attention, lately the small city of Newcastle in North East England has…
No Knee-Length Skirts Here! How to Be a Vintage Girl and Still Enjoy Culturally Sensitive Travel
Traveling in vintage style can be fun, but it also can also be a culturally sensitive minefield. Image by Pixabay user Jill111. By now, there’s not a traveler in the…
Stay Home Without Complaint: 5 Ways to Indulge in Hometown Travel
Finding new places to explore in your hometown is always possible — and a wonderful way to keep the spirit of travel and adventure alive! By Wikimedia Commons user Qyd. As the saying…
Able-Bodied No More: How to Appreciate Travel
Feet up, no travel. Image by Flickr user Ted Eytan. As Wanderful women, we’re very lucky. Most of us have had the opportunity to explore the world (or at least…
Cultural History: 5 Ways to Learn About the Past to Appreciate the Present!
Ephesus’ Celsus Library. Image from Wikimedia Commons user Benh LIEU SONG. When you travel, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment – sights, sounds, smells, and a thousand…
Bad News from Home: How to Embrace the Grieving Process While Travelling
Nitobe Memorial Garden in Vancouver, Canada. Image by Flickr user Jennifer C. One of the most difficult things about travelling long-term or living abroad can be dealing with bad news…
How Did Your Grandmother Get Around? Take This Vintage Travel Advice
Women and men travelling in a 1913 Napier motor car. Photo from the State Library of Queensland. Travel advice is something we’re all used to. Every magazine, travel website, and newspaper frequently has…
Go Girls Present: Long-Haul Flight Survival Tips
Listen to your pilot for updates. Image from Wikimedia Commons. Everyone knows how dreadful a long-haul flight can be. You’re cooped up in a small area for nine or more hours,…
Fall Festivals Worldwide: Discover 5 Cultural Celebrations
Pick a pumpkin or dance with el diablo! Image by Flickr user Susan Sermoneta. The fall is always a great time to travel. The change in seasons usually means fewer crowds,…
5 Ways to Bring Vintage to Your Vacation
Take a break from modern. Image from Flickr user Rupert Ganzer (Kodak Retina Film advertising). The ‘dog days of summer’ are upon us, when everyone rushes to enjoy the sun…
Luxury Rentals: Combining the Best of All Worlds
Relax amongst the trees. Image from Time and Place. As Go Girls, we love cultural immersion. It’s all too easy to daydream about what it might be like to live…
For Lovers of Old-School: 5 Vintage Revival Festivals
Take that outfit to a festival! Image courtesy of lostin1950.blogspot.com. Summer is prime time for festivals. Thanks to warmer weather, you’re likely to encounter at least one anywhere you are…