Female Travel

Expat Life On Leaving Home Edinburgh Scotland UK Travel Writing Workshops

Expat Life: On Leaving “Home”

It’s ironic, actually, that I left Montreal without looking back and that I leave Edinburgh feeling as if I’m ending a good relationship prematurely. Ironic because I’d moved to Montreal intending to stay forever and I’d come to Edinburgh intending non-permanence. Funny how that happens, no?

Real Food Market Cover London England UK Travel Writer Workshops

Traveling Happenstance: The London Real Food Market

Sometimes the best travel experiences happen by accident. My train ticket was an open return from “all London Terminals”. I assumed that meant all London Terminals (now why would I think that?), so I took the bus to the station closest to me: Waterloo. But apparently I was wrong. “The next train to Edinburgh departs […]

Traditional Hammam in Athens, Greece Turkish Bath Travel Writing Classes

Have you ever been to a Hammam?

I was staring into space with a big dopey smile on my face when one of the masseuses appeared. I must have looked a little out of it because without saying a word, he put two fingers up to my neck to take my pulse.

I_Grew_My_Boobs_in_China

Review: I Grew My Boobs in China

Ages ago, I started following Savannah Grace on Twitter (@sihpromatum). To promote her new book, Backpacks and Bra Straps, she was running a ¢99 deal on her first one (sorry you missed it). “A travelogue for 99 cents?” I thought, “I’m into that.” To be honest, though, I thought it was about a girl getting […]

Fulltime Traveler Interview: Adrian Ann

Interview Series: Edition 2 Adrian Ann of Adrian’s Travel Tales was kind enough to grant SGT an interview for our new series. Curious about the series? Check out Jenn’s interview a few weeks ago. In the series, we ask five-six questions to female travelers and expats who can offer unique perspectives on the transient or […]

This is the way: Street Art in Basel, Switzerland

Recently, I trekked to Munich I went to see my sister and brother-in-law as well as to attend the famed Oktoberfest. I’d found significantly cheaper flights through Basel, Switzerland than through Munich — it was cheaper even after adding train travel and an extra night at a hostel on the way home. So I found […]

Oktoberfest man chugging stein of beer Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest is not in October

Inside, the atmosphere was bright and merry. White clouds on a sky-blue background decorated the ceiling. “I read on the blog–” this was becoming Sarah’s mantra, “–that it’s tradition to stand on the benches and try to chug a stein while the crowd cheers you on. If you don’t finish, though, everybody boos you,” she laughed with delight.

Expat Interview: Costa Rica, with Jenn Turnbull

We’re starting a new series! Jennifer Turnbull-Houde of Two Weeks in Costa Rica is the first in our interview series. We ask five questions to female travelers and expats who can offer unique perspectives on the transient or foreign lifestyle. If you or someone you know falls in this category, please don’t hesitate to drop […]

Spud Talbot-Ponsonby

Small Steps with Paws and Hooves by Spud Talbot Ponsonby

It is sad that people are now afraid of journeys because they are afraid of the very people they should be trusting. The same applies to emotional journeys, which are inextricably woven into other people’s lives; every day we place or receive trust, every day we confide, we chat and we gossip. Often, one meeting […]

Short Break in Vaison-la-Romain Pt 1

The road to Vaison from Orange is narrow and winding. The bus takes us through tree-lined alleyways and past vibrantly green vineyards. For most of the drive, we’ve had a spectacular view: clusters of tan and terracotta buildings—too few to call a town—perched around churches or towers on forested hills.