Embarking on a journey alone as a solo female traveller can be empowering, but there’s also something special about sharing experiences with fellow female travellers. In recent years, women’s travel groups and communities have gained popularity for offering camaraderie, safety, and a sense of belonging on the road. Let’s delve into the benefits of joining… Read More Women’s Travel Groups: Finding Community and Connection
Europe is a beautiful continent that attracts millions of tourists every year. While exploring the rich history, vibrant cultures, and stunning landscapes, it’s important to be mindful of local customs and etiquette. To ensure a smooth and respectful experience, avoid these common tourist mistakes to help enhance your travel experience, foster positive interactions with locals,… Read More Tourist Mistakes to Avoid in Europe: Act Like a Local
Paris, France is one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world! There are endless museums, spectacular architecture and landmarks, historic artwork, fantastic music scenes, and delicious restaurants. Not to mention the never-ending cafes that are basically on every corner throughout the city. Paris always has something to offer its locals and tourists… Read More Travel Guide: Life in Paris for a Month
Are you planning a trip to Italy anytime soon? Here is a list of keywords and phrases you should try and learn for your next trip. Through the Italian language, you will make friends with kind locals and learn more about the Italian culture. I recommend learning a few phrases every day and before you… Read More Beginners Guide to the Italian Language
Travelling alone can be unsafe, but there is an extra layer when you are travelling solo as a female. I’ve tried my best to come up with safety tips that will help keep women travellers safe on the road. Many of these tips can be helpful to any traveller (regardless of gender) and I hope… Read More Safety Tips for the Solo Female Traveller
You’re more capable than you originally thought. Travelling is simply an eye-opening experience. There are a lot of things you will see and do that you never imagined possible. When you can only depend on yourself for long periods of time you will be surprised how much you can accomplish. Maps and signs are your… Read More 12 Things Traveling Alone Will Teach You
One of the biggest fears while travelling is finding out someone stole your wallet or other valuable items. These pesky individuals, also known as pickpockets, are in every major city and are pretty common in tourist-rich areas. I’ve tried my best to come up with 10 ways to avoid these thieves and how to keep… Read More How-to Guide: Stay Safe and Avoid Pickpocketing
Whatever your reason, saving money can get pretty difficult at times. Everywhere you look there are products, attractions, and foods that you want to spend your money on. This means that saving money takes a lot of self-control! You often have to resist buying everything you see and really think about what’s a necessity (want… Read More How-to Guide: Saving Your Money
Travelling is one of the best parts of life, but it can sometimes be hard to plan every little detail perfectly. This means that the more tips and tricks you know the more time you can spend having fun and enjoying your next adventure. I have listed some of my favourite travel hacks that I… Read More 14 Travel Hacks and Tips you Need to Know!
I find it sometimes overwhelming trying to figure out what to pack on a backpacking trip. This is why I have narrowed down the essential items and what are the most useful to have when you’re travelling around the world. *I have excluded clothing and hygiene products from the list as these types of items… Read More What I Pack on My Backpacking Trips
While travelling, I always prefer to spend less on my accommodations and more on the attractions. I have found many great sites that offer cheap( sometimes free) accommodations for travellers around the world. Many of these sites are free to sign-up, but do offer membership rates for more housing options and safety features. Overall, finding… Read More How-to Guide: Find a Cheap Place to Stay
Hello everyone and welcome to my One Girl and the Big World blog! I am currently an art student at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. When I am not in school, I am busy travelling across Canada and other countries around the world. I also regularly post to my Instagram account to share my latest… Read More Welcome To My Blog!