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…
Why Should You Make Central Europe Your Next Destination?
You could get used to this. Image from Pixabay. After four months in Central Europe, I have come to appreciate that this region is its own unique animal, neither entirely consumerist nor…
Spanish Bullfighting: A Photo Essay from Entrance to (Bloody) Ending
At the edge of his seat. Image courtesy of Sruthi Vijayan. At first glance, the buzz outside Las Ventas seems typical of a large sporting event: the spattering of law…
4 Tips for Nakedness in a Czech Spa
How do you feel about public nakedness? Image from pixabay.com. The dimmed light reflected off the dark blue tiles of the spa hallways, making it too dark to be humiliating…
Thick and Thin: A Foray Into Europe’s Slimmest Country
Everyone loves good food, no matter their size. Image courtesy of Andrew Smith. I was a bit nervous about my trip to Paris. Not only is France known for having the…
What’s Mushrooming? There’s More to Do in Karlovy Vary Than You Thought
Karlovy Vary is a charming little town in western Czech Republic. Image courtesy of Samantha Marangell. Living in this beautiful little Czech spa town has been quite delightful. Karlovy Vary…
Camping, Condoms, Dirndls: 7 Oktoberfest Tips for Newbies
Samantha (center) and her flat mates at Oktoberfest! Image courtesy of Samantha Marangell. The trip started out as chaotic as it would end, complete with sleeping on floors, missed connections,…
Paris Less Traveled: 4 Alternatives to the Mona Lisa and the Moulin Rouge
The City of Love… and plenty of alternatives. Image by Sammi Lim. Paris. Few cities have been so romanticized as the capital of France. Two months ago I sojourned to the…
One Day in Istanbul, Turkey: A Girl’s Guide
A secret pleasure. Image courtesy of Beth Santos. If you’re a budget adventurer, you may find yourself with one day in Istanbul, Turkey sooner than you think. The city is a…
Patmos: The Greek Islands’ Best-Kept Secret
Don’t miss this view! Image courtesy of Beth Santos. Everyone knows about the luxurious and idyllic Greek Islands. Honeymooners flock to Santorini and Mykonos for brilliant sunsets, clear skies, and…
One Day in Kos, Greece: A Girl’s Guide
Pure paradise. Image courtesy of Beth Santos. Headed to the Dodecanese Islands in Greece? If so, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be flying into Kos, the third largest island…
Top 5 Things I Miss About Peace Corps
Few bonds are as great as those between fellow Peace Corps Volunteers. Image courtesy of Samantha Marangell. People often ask if I would do Peace Corps service again. What they really…
Girl Illustrated at the World Body Painting Festival
The beauty of the body. Image by Sammi Lim. Warm weather and the allure of countless arts and music festivals are two things to look forward to come summertime. Sure,…
Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage: How the 8 Day Turkish Excursion Lives Up to Its Name
I’ll admit: I was a little skeptical of the concept of a fitness cruise. After all, I’m a do-it-yourself kind of woman when it comes to exercise, and the only…
Mediterranean Delights for Women 40+: Three Topics to Muse Before you Cruise
Many of us at Go Girl Travel Network are relatively young and grew up in a world in which women can, and often do, travel solo. To us, the idea…