Stavanger, the Norwegian city closest to Preikestolen (“Pulpit Rock”), experiences some of the highest levels of precipitation in all of Europe. Unfortunately this means the chances of encountering rain at some point on your hiking adventure is rather high. So should you…
LOCAL TIPS FOR NEW YORK CITY: HOW TO AVOID LOOKING LIKE A TOURIST
There is something about New York City that gets people excited. The history, the energy, and the feeling that anything can happen no matter the time of day make it a dream travel destination. When I tell people I am…
10 EASY WAYS TO AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS WHEN TRAVELING
At We Are Travel Girls we are very excited about the growing trend towards eco travel / responsible travel in 2019. As part of Travel Girls Giving, which is focused on giving back though travel, and responsible travel and eco tourism,…
THE ULTIMATE AUSTRALIAN HONEYMOON GUIDE
It was a cold and rainy March, but nevertheless, we were married and heading off to our Australian honeymoon. We couldn’t be more excited! It had always been on my bucket list to visit the land down under, so when…
THINGS TO DO IN NAPA, CALIFORNIA (WITHOUT WINE)
Napa Valley is a top getaway for both locals and international travelers. And Napa has been synonymous with wine tasting ever since the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 gave notice to the world that the California wine industry was worthy…
TOP SIX THINGS TO DO IN LAMU ISLAND, KENYA
When most people think of beach destinations in East Africa, they mostly think of Mombasa or Zanzibar, often overlooking little-known Lamu Island where life is wonderfully simple and laid back. Located on the Kenyan coast, Lamu’s charm stems from the…
VISITING JORDAN’S BEST PLACES WITHOUT BOOKING A TOUR
A holiday to Jordan provides the unique opportunity to experience a truly diverse itinerary that will see you snorkelling in pristine coral reefs, camping in a striking red desert, traversing down waterfalls and roaming the paths of a 2,000-year-old city….