During this pandemic-induced pause in international travel, many people (travelers and travel companies alike) are thinking about the future of travel. We are considering how we travel and what that…
This Woman is Hitchhiking Her Way Solo Around the Entire Globe
When the waitress crushed the fish’s head open with a spoon, Kristin Addis thought she’d have to politely eat brains. Rather, the Chinese woman dug out a sword-shaped bone, cleaned…
House Sitting Is Travel’s Best Known but Least Used Secret
Have you ever tried house sitting? I use house sitting to help avoid smashing through my budget on accommodation and — let me tell you — if you like pets…
How to Teach English Abroad as a Non-Native Speaker
Almost everybody knows at least one person who is living or traveling abroad while teaching English. This person is, most likely, from the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa,…
Meet the Woman Proving You Can Work Full-Time AND Travel the World
If there’s one thing I know about travel, it’s that there are so many different ways to do it. Growing up, I always saw travel as a temporary thing. It…
When Planning Doesn’t Get Us There: Why I Advocate for Slow Travel
Enjoying the journey, wherever it may take us. Image by Polly Barks. I stood on the side of a mountain, surveying the beautiful land with half-awe, half-frustration. We were headed…
What Is WWOOF? And Why Should You Add It to Your Travels?
A beautiful spot in Finland. Image by Morgan Pettersson. After spending five weeks traveling in Finland, my bank balance was not looking pretty. While it’s a beautiful country, Finland, unfortunately, is…
Learn, Socialize, Experience Before You Go: Slow Travel Prep
The flight isn’t the beginning of your slow travel adventures. Image by Polly Barks. I could feel my cheeks getting redder and redder – the curse of being a redhead…
Welcome to Slow Travel Propaganda
Driving through Armenia. Image by Polly Barks. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the second cohort of the Go Girl Blogging Program! Stay tuned for new articles from new…