A guide to Kerala’s Munnar tea plantation
Travellers spending time in Kerala during an Indian adventure should make sure they tick Munnar off their list. This scenic hill station of the Western Ghats is an area of great natural beauty, with rolling mountain scenery, waterfalls and dramatic peaks shrouded in mists. With altitudes ranging from 5,000 to 8,000 ft, Munnar contains the [...]
Let me take you to…India, home of the Bengal tiger
While I wouldn’t exactly call myself a tiger lover, there is however, something deeply captivating about the wild, feline power of the mighty Bengal tiger. With their vivid, fire-like markings, and the stealth with which they move, these beasts have a hypnotic majesty, and I am always struck with awe when I see images of [...]
Discover India’s best-loved buildings
Taking a tour of India? First, let me congratulate you on an excellent choice – India’s packed with amazing things to see, so this is bound to be one trip you won’t forget in a hurry. But, as with any travel plans, it’s worth doing a bit of research to work out exactly what it is [...]
Discover amazing wildlife sanctuaries in Goa
Most people picture white-sand beaches and turquoise waters when they imagine a cheap holiday in Goa - and while you’ll definitely come across these, the Indian region is also home to some fantastic wildlife sanctuaries. Here are a few not to miss. Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary Animal lovers should definitely make a trip to Goa, as India’s western [...]
Midlife Euphoria
By Poonam Kirpal, Guest Writer A friend of mine and I decided to take a short holiday away from our spouses, children, and household responsibilities. Location was not a concern but the objective to “chill and let go” was of immense importance, We decided to go around Christmas for a week and return [...]
These Boots Were Made for Walking
When I recently packed my bags to move to Israel, my hiking boots were one of the only pairs of shoes to make the cut. When I pulled them out of the closet a few weeks ago for a trip to Mitzpe Ramon, I was quickly reminded of all the places they have been. It [...]
Megan’s Top Ten of 2010
As challenging as 2010 was, I experienced some amazing things as a Go Girl. I celebrated one year as a writer for this fantastic online magazine with our year anniversary awhile back and with it a year of remembering all of the amazing places I have been. 2010 has also seen some beautiful adventures for [...]
Missing Go Girl
I was just passed on the news this morning of Aubrey Sacco, a 23-year old from Boulder, Colorado, who went missing in early May after setting off on a solo hike through Langtang National Park in the Nepal Himalayas. Aubrey had been backpacking through Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal teaching English and yoga for the [...]
Have to be flexible
My first night aboard the MV Explorer was rough. As soon as we pulled away from the port and Nassau began to disappear over the horizon, the ship began to rock. And when I say rock what I really mean is it dipped so far from side to side that it felt like we were [...]
Sometimes you just have to let go
As I stood in line waiting to board the MV Explorer, I thought to myself, “There’s no turning back now.” I looked around at all the other adventurous, excited college students surrounding me as the bright Bahamian sun beat down on my head. As I knew would be the case, there was not a familiar [...]
