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How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

Getting behind the wheel (or jumping in the passenger seat) has always been one of the best ways to discover new and little-known places in your own backyard, but there are many people who have yet to experience the bittersweet joys of making emergency pit stops and running out of car snacks.

An Introduction to Eco-Tourism & Ethical Travel

An Introduction to Eco-Tourism & Ethical Travel

So The way you decide to travel has a massive downstream effect on the local community, economy and environment, which is why eco-tourism and ethical travel are taking center stage. We talk to biologist Katie Lutz, a full-time biologist who explores the world every...

8 Tips for Female Solo Travel

8 Tips for Female Solo Travel

Solo travel is often credited for being the catalyst for many GGI's decision to move abroad. But whether you intend to stay overseas long-term or are just looking to escape your daily routine for a while, when you go at it alone you need to be prepared for some...

The 10 Best YouTube Travel Channels

The 10 Best YouTube Travel Channels

We have all been grounded for half a year. 6 months of cancelled trips, lost adventures and missing family and friends. The world just as quickly show signs of opening up as it shuts down again and travel restrictions change and evolve in response to second and third...

New Post-COVID Travel Restrictions for EU and USA

New Post-COVID Travel Restrictions for EU and USA

To say that the world has changed in the past six months would be an understatement; the Coronavirus pandemic has both uprooted and grounded us. Many have lost their jobs, trips, visas, and routes home. The economy has slowed to a crawl across the globe, passports...

48 Hours in Guangzhou, China

48 Hours in Guangzhou, China

Make the most out of a weekend in Guangzhou, China If you have the chance Guangzhou is definitely worth a trip. Modern and old colonial mix together in this beautiful river city. A huge city, that is surprisingly easy to travel around by bus, metro, and taxi. If you...

6 Secret Foodie Hangout Spots in Chengdu, China

6 Secret Foodie Hangout Spots in Chengdu, China

The secret's out...we've found the best hidden gems for foodies visiting Chengdu, China! Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan province where most of China’s food is produced is a must-visit city for any foodie. Upon your arrival, you will notice dozens of Sichuanese...

Shanghai Living – Books, Music and Getting lost

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...

48 Hours in Xiamen, China

48 Hours in Xiamen, China

Xiamen, China is located on the coast, across from Taiwan, between Shanghai and Hong Kong. It is a beautiful tropical Island with tasty local snacks, friendly people, and amazing views. DAY 1 When you arrive a good starting point is Zhongshan Road. Get off the BRT at...

48 Hours in Chengdu, China

48 Hours in Chengdu, China

48 hours in Chengdu, China Chengdu is the central hub of Sichuan, known as the city where the old come to rest and the young become lazy. The laid back lifestyle, spicy food, and pandas are what attract many to the city and eventually call this place home. Directly to...

A History of Chinese Calligraphy

A History of Chinese Calligraphy

It is a pleasant fresh Wednesday evening in Shanghai, nice breeze and mild weather, which I have now adjusted to. I disembark from the train at Dapuqiao metro station, head along Taikang Road, and turn left on Lane 210 as directed and think to myself wow, “Am I still...

Meet Travel Inspired Author Lucy Clarke

Meet Travel Inspired Author Lucy Clarke

Back in Issue 3 Lucy Clarke told us about her new book, The Sea Sisters, and her love for travel and how it inspires her writing. We caught up with her again to see where life has taken her over the last couple of years and to find out about her new book which will be...

Romantic Misadventures in the City of Love

Romantic Misadventures in the City of Love

Back in Issue 5 Canadian, Lily Heise told us about her book, JE T’AIME, Me Neither, a story of a true romantic odyssey of a 21st Century woman. After getting dumped by her Parisian boyfriend, Lily was left wondering if je t’aime still exists. We decided to catch up...