Thinking of Going Luxury? 10 Pros and Cons to Luxurious Travel
One of my favourite things about Go Girl Travel Network is the emphasis we tend to place on the do-it-yourself, low cost, roughing it approach to global travel. It can be so difficult to afford a plane...
View ArticleTraveling in Malaria Endemic Countries: How to Keep Yourself Safe
They can cause more than an itch. Image from Wikipedia. The headache struck in the middle of the night, pounding mercilessly right behind my eyes. As a person who rarely gets headaches, and certainly...
View ArticleA Picture of Gender Equality on a Short Trip to Morocco
Reflection in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Clarke. I’m writing from a cafe in Fez, one chosen for the sole woman sitting in the window, in hopes of avoiding the...
View ArticleMediterranean 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 that we might travel only with male companions- or as...
View ArticleHow to Be a Feminist and a Respectful Tourist
A delicate balance that leaves you wondering. Image by Flickr user Johnragai. A few months ago, I used some space in here to look at the tightrope feminists are often asked to walk in our daily lives...
View ArticleMediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage: How the 8 Day Turkish Excursion Lives...
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 cruises I’ve ever taken were of the...
View ArticleSexual Harassment While Traveling: Let’s Talk About What to Do
It’s time for a conversation. Image by Flickr user D. Sinclair Terrasidius. Two ugly words have followed me in almost all of my travels: sexual harassment. It is a saddening reality that women are...
View ArticleOne Year in Togo, One More to Go: Searching for Successes
Crates set up for World Cup viewing. Image by Chelsea Clarke. After a month of rambling through Ghana, Morocco, and Spain, I am nervous to return to the rural Togolese village I’ve committed to call...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner? Togolese Staples + 3 Quick and Easy, Village-Friendly,...
Salmon burgers atop a portable, two-burner stove. Image by Chelsea Clarke. Let’s face it: Although sampling local cuisine is one of the highlights of visiting a new place, it can be nice to have a...
View ArticleHarassment of Women: Thoughts from a Go Guy
The divide of gender experiences. Image by Flickr user nevil zaveri. Two months ago I wrote an exploratory article about the harassment female travelers often endure. One topic that resonated with...
View ArticleTraveling with Goats: How to Survive Your First Bush Taxi Ride
When there isn’t room inside the bush taxi, people improvise. Image by Alison Griner. Your first experience traveling in a country where bush taxis are a mode of transportation can seem overwhelming....
View ArticleTailor-Made: How to Get Your Own, Custom Pagne Outfit
Health clinic employees celebrate Togolese Labor Day, May 1, with a set of matching pagne. Image by Winter Heath. Why Get a Tailored Article of Clothing? In big cities and more touristy parts of West...
View ArticleA Unique Cure for Homesickness: What DON’T You Miss About Home?
Some things are better where you are! Image from Pixabay. I’m not ashamed to confess it: I’m homesick. After living in West Africa for 20 months, the feeling has come and gone. I’ve lived abroad...
View ArticleThinking of Going Luxury? 10 Pros and Cons to Luxurious Travel
One of my favourite things about Go Girl Travel Network is the emphasis we tend to place on the do-it-yourself, low cost, roughing it approach to global travel. It can be so difficult to afford a plane...
View ArticleA Picture of Gender Equality on a Short Trip to Morocco
Reflection in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Clarke. I’m writing from a cafe in Fez, one chosen for the sole woman sitting in the window, in hopes of avoiding the...
View ArticleMediterranean 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 that we might travel only with male companions- or as...
View ArticleHow to Be a Feminist and a Respectful Tourist
A delicate balance that leaves you wondering. Image by Flickr user Johnragai. A few months ago, I used some space in here to look at the tightrope feminists are often asked to walk in our daily lives...
View ArticleMediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage: How the 8 Day Turkish Excursion Lives...
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 cruises I’ve ever taken were of the...
View ArticleOne Year in Togo, One More to Go: Searching for Successes
Crates set up for World Cup viewing. Image by Chelsea Clarke. After a month of rambling through Ghana, Morocco, and Spain, I am nervous to return to the rural Togolese village I’ve committed to call...
View ArticleWhat’s for Dinner? Togolese Staples + 3 Quick and Easy, Village-Friendly,...
Tuna burgers cooking. Image by Flickr user Hillary. Let’s face it: Although sampling local cuisine is one of the highlights of visiting a new place, it can be nice to have a taste of home, especially...
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