Female Traveler

How Iceland’s Only Circus is Changing Gender Roles

All photos from Sirkus Islands Facebook Page. Used with permission. Skip to the Important part Random Pub on a corner Reykjavik, Iceland Saturday, 13 December 2014 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time Looking For Entertainment Maria and I have followed our noses up and down the street, looking for the source of “that Icelandic hotdog smell“. Eventually, […]

Expat Interview: Amber Harris

Interview Series: Edition 3 We interviewed New Zealander tattoo artist and world-traveler Amber Harris for our third installment of the interview series. Previously, we have interviewed Adrian Ann of Adrian’s Travel Tales and Jenn Turnbull-Houde of Two Weeks in Costa Rica. In the series, we ask five to six questions to female travelers and expats […]

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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?

Color-Coded: Street Art in Athens

I loved many things about Athens But one of the most interesting aspects of the city is the multitude of street art. You may be thinking: Every big city has graffiti. Why is Athens special? Well, think about it, ancient millennia-old ruins with modern spray-can art on and around them. “What a shame!” many people […]

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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.

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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 ยข99 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 […]

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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 […]