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On the Cover: Lilia Shares her Perspective and Passions
Lilia shares her passions and perspectives in the March 2021 issue of GGI Magazine. Born and raised in Mexico, Lilia calls Mallorca her home.
Galentine’s Day – Everything you need to know
Galentine’s Day is from an episode of Parks and Recreation and is GGI at its essence – celebrating female connection and friendship.
On the Cover: Rachell Shares her International Life
Rachell was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, but is currently living in Abu Dhabi, UAE and is a New Yorker at heart. She’s been a Girl Gone International Member since 2017, and has since volunteered to host multiple successful events for the GGI Abu Dhabi community....
Connection to Community through Face Masks
How face masks go far beyond health and fashion and create connection and community when we’ve never felt further apart.
On the Cover: Carla Talks About Life Abroad
Carla gave us a peek into her life abroad as a Girl Gone International and her GGI journey, so read on for some insights into this edition’s cover model!
From Lurker to Leader: How GGI Has Helped Me Grow
Suzanne van Gils went from passive Girl Gone International community member to developing the leadership skills to run her own GGI community in Oslo.
The 2020 GGI Holiday Gift Guide
The 2020 GGI holiday gift guide is here! This guide features GGI small business owners and artisans from our communities around the world.
Moving Abroad to San Francisco Taught Me to Love Solo Travel
Moving abroad to work as an au pair in San Francisco inspired one Girl Gone International to discover the world as a solo traveler.
Everything You’ve Been Dying to Know About Girl Gone International
Girl Gone International is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. So in honor of 10 years of GGI, we're offering up answers to the 10 questions most commonly asked in our communities! 1) Loneliness is what sparked Girl Gone International GGI was started by one woman's...
10 Years of GGI – Our Community Managers Share Their Stories
The dedication of GGI Community Managers is at the core of Girl Gone International’s success and global reach. But who are these womxn? And how did they end up helping thousands of other womxn build their home away from home?
GGI Book Club: Homegoing, a Novel by Yaa Gyasi
I’m in awe of this nove, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi! Gyasi speaks so poignantly; history (and often herstory) is very much just a retelling of one’s story; the quote above is the core of the novel. Yet, there is more to that story, which is carefully demonstrated in this...
10 Tips to Help You Make Friends Abroad
Making friends abroad can be intimidating in the best of times. Fortunately Jess and Rachel have experienced all the highs and lows of living abroad - after moving to Beijing and Paris respectively - and now they're ready to share their top friend-making tips with...
All About GGI WeChat groups!
WeChat groups are how GGI communities are built and nurtured in China. From our events to your daily needs! We don't use facebook or WhatsApp but WeChat, China's super app! It is a bit of a closed ecosystem but scan our QR code at the bottom of this article within...
The Best Coffee Shops in Shanghai to Cozy Up With a Book
The Cafe Life Finding a reading spot where the staff and space are welcoming can be a daunting task in a city like Shanghai. But there is hope! Many GGI Members in Shanghai are avid readers, and we have put together our personal guide for the best coffee shops in...
5 Amazing Communities for Women Living in Shanghai
1) LesQueers (LQ) This community is dedicated to Shanghai’s LGBTIQ community. LQ focuses on empowering the LGBTIQ community through events and their soon to be released App. LQ also has begun doing diversity and inclusion trainings for businesses and organizations...
All About Skincare in China!
Let’s face it, being a new arrival in China and trying to fine the right skincare products can be hard! But we're here to help. Chinese winters brings deliver a plethora of obstacles, from the harsh, cold, polluted air outside to the dry heater air inside. So to...
Shanghai Living – Books, Music and Getting lost
Rebecca Macoskey, American, 27, lives in Shanghai, China How in the world did you end up in Shanghai? Accepted a teaching position at HongQiao International School right out of college and have been here since! What was your first impression in this city compared to...
5 Questions with Latin Electropop Singer Javiera Mena
Chilean Indie Star Javiera Mena is one of the most important singers on the Spanish-speaking electropop scene. Javiera who is the first openly lesbian artist from Latinamerica to play Coachella, brought her unique retro sound to Shanghai and we managed to grab a chat...
GGI Jennie Johnson Tells Us What She Loves About Living in China
Jennie Johnson moved from United States of America to Shanghai, China. When did you first arrive in China and what are you doing here? I arrived in Shanghai nearly a year ago on Thanksgiving Day (United States). Wow! I can’t believe it has already been a year; time...
Say Hello to The Women Responsible For GGI China!
Michelle Ibarra – GGI Asia & Oceania Regional Manager Work? Graphic design small business owner, Teacher, Project Manager, Podcaster Why China? Work, travel, Asia is the best. After living and working in Argentina, S.Korea, Spain, and Holland I wanted a new...
GGI Confessions: Living Abroad in Hanoi
Alexa Vasquez ended up living abroad for a while in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am a Girl Gone International because... I have always had the curiosity to see what is out there, outside of what I knew. I have been living abroad for 3 years now in three different countries and...
GGI Confessions: Living Abroad in Norway
Antonia Peiris is a citizen of the world now living in Bergen, Norway. I am a Girl Gone International because... I was born in Norway (my parents are Sri Lankan), raised in UK, and have lived in Poland, Sweden, Denmark and Sri Lanka. I love travelling, meeting new...
Roller Derby in China? Just AskThe Shang-High Rollers
What is roller derby? “It’s a full contact sport with both offense and defense, all played on skates.” - No-Pants Pixie “Learning confidence one fall at a time.” - Ivana Hurtya “A bunch of badass women kicking butt on roller skates.” - Southern Belladonna Lauryn Kill...
GGI Confessions: Living Abroad in Cleveland, USA
Shirley Yeh is living abroad in Cleveland (USA). I am a Girl Gone International because... I am a dedicated and focused individual who is committed to traveling the world and making great memories with others around the globe. I was born and raised in Ohio but spent...
GGI Confessions: Living Abroad in Shanghai
Zoe Seiter Is Living Abroad in Shanghai I am a Girl Gone International because... I seek understanding of what it is to be human by living in different cultures. In the words of Paul Simon, “it was the myth of fingerprints, I’ve seen them all and man they’re all the...
Queen Diamond is Shanghai’s Queen of Twerk
Meet Sedia Bonsu, or Queen Diamond as she’s widely known. She’s currently a teacher by day and a serious twerker in her free time. She has been in Shanghai for almost 2 years and is from Virginia, USA. She’s always loved dancing and twerking was always a normal part...
Advice for Newbies Living in Shanghai
Jessica Claire Martinelli has some advice for anyone planning on living in Shanghai. Listen up! I am a Girl Gone International because… I have been living in a completely different country for three years, and I support myself and the ones around me. I have travelled...
GGI Confessions: Living Abroad in Berlin
Violet Sanchez spills the beans about what it's like living abroad in Berlin. I am a Girl Gone International because... After I left Australia to spend one year living abroad in Germany, I discovered a place in which I felt more at home and more myself than I ever had...