Global Gallivanting

Hi, I'm Anna, writer, dreamer and insatiable travel addict. Author of www.global-gallivanting.com bringing the world to life and inspiring you to also explore, dream and discover.

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How visiting Dharavi Slum changed my perceptions on poverty

How visiting Dharavi Slum changed my perceptions on poverty #Mumbai #India #slumtourism

How visiting Dharavi Slum changed my perceptions on poverty

As I stand on the bridge over the thundering railway, a maze of corrugated shacks, blue tarpaulin and dark alleyways lies beneath me, stretching out as far as the eye can see. A multicoloured sign fabricated from various pieces of scrap corrugated metal reads ‘Welcome’.

Welcome to Dharavi Slum, Mumbai

Mumbai is a true megalopolis; one of…

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Kampot - Cambodia's most underrated destination

  Why I loved Kampot – Cambodia’s most underrated destination

Sleepy, riverside Kampot somehow oozes charm out of it’s dilapidated yellow French colonial buildings and dusty, pot holed roads. Its not so much a doing place but rather somewhere to kick back, relax and soak up the atmosphere, get to know friendly locals and expats and dine on fresh seafood or creamy, coconuty Khmer amok.

The town is…

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Volunteering in Auroville

Volunteering in Auroville - an interview with Claudia #ttot #India

An Interview with Claudia about Volunteering in Auroville

I’ve been intrigued about Auroville, a community in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, so I asked my friend Claudia, who has recently volunteered in Auroville, to share her experiences.

Claudia Emanuelis currently a photographer and undergraduate at the University of Cape Town in South Africa who focuses on producing creative work…

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How to Rent a Campervan for $1

How to Rent a Campervan for $1 #BackpackingOz #Australia #RoadTrip

How to Rent a Campervan for $1

Taking a epic road and exploring by campervan is an awesome and justifiably popular way to spend your holidays. Nothing can beat the thrill of the open road, the freedom to explore on your own set of wheels. Plus, by staying in the campervan you can save on accommodation and enjoy the great outdoors.

Renting a campervan isn’t cheap but did you know you can actually…

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How I saved $15,000 on my Working Holiday in Australia

How I saved $15,000 on my Working Holiday in Australia #WorkAbroad #TravelBlog #Australia #TTOT

How to save money on a Working Holiday in Australia

Australia is a huge and expensive country, luckily the working holiday visa scheme allows young people to work in Australia and make some money to fund their travels.

Finding a job is one thing but with the high cost of living and traveling here, if your like me and you want to actually save a chunk of money to travelon further after your year…

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How about a Working Holiday in Hong Kong?

This week I'm talking to Sarah about life on a Working Holiday in Hong Kong? #ttot #workabroad #HK

This week I’m talking to Sarah, she’s recently moved to Hong Kong on a working holiday visa and I was curious to find out what it’s like.

Sarah is a 26 year old professional world wanderer currently based in Hong Kong. 4 years ago Sarah left the UK and  everything that offered security and routine in exchange for a constant life of excitement and adventure.  And she is still living it now.…

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A Backpacker's Guide to a Working holiday in Australia

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Planning or just dreaming of working and traveling in Australia?

Australia is a country on many people’s bucket lists, and for good reason – the saying “there’s nothing quite like Australia” is true.

The land Down Under is a huge and diverse continent, unlike any other. Australia is home to the world’s oldest rainforest, the largest reef, miles of endless gorgeous beaches, gigantic sacred rocks…

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How to work and travel as a freelance copy writer

How to work and travel as a freelance copy writer. #WorkingAbroad

Kevin Casey (aka the remote river man) funding his travels by freelance copy writing

How to work and travel as a freelance copy writer – An interview with Kevin Casey.

Kevin Casey is a global wilderness explorer who pays for all his adventures with freelance copywriting. Born in California, he migrated to Australia in 1991 and now lives in Brisbane, Queensland.

  Kevin’s passion is exploring…

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Why you should visit Girona - The Heart of the Costa Brava

Why you should visit Girona - The Heart of the Costa Brava #inCostaBrava #TBEXGirona

Why you should visit Girona – The Heart of the Costa Brava

I have to start with a confession … Barcelona is one of my favourite cites of all– it has everything for a great short break from history, art, culture and architecture with a sunny climate, fabulous food and even a nice city beach plus it’s still good value for one of Europe’s most popular cities and close to the rugged coast of Costa…

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Where to Stay in Lloret de Mar - A Hostal Ribas Review

Where to Stay in Lloret de Mar? – A Hostal Ribas Review

The beach at Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

Welcome to the Costa Brava!

The rugged coast of Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful in Spain and the coastal towns nestled between beautiful old Girona and cultured and cosmopolitan Barcelona are in a perfect position if you want to combine a these cultured cities with a beach holiday in…

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18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines

18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines #VolunteerAbroad #MeaningfulTravel

Elsa volunteering at an Orphange in the Philippines

  This is a guest post from Elsa Thomasma, who fell in love with the Philippines when she volunteered there in 2009 and now lives there fulltime.

18 Things You’ll Learn From Volunteering in the Philippines

International volunteer programs and study abroad programs are much more similar than you may think. Although volunteer programs are focused…

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I'm going to Rome!

So excited! This time next week I'll be in Rome! Here's my plans - do you have any more tips?http://wp.me/p4opOo-1pF #TTOT #Rome #EuropeTrip

I’m off again! I’m going to Rome!

So I haven’t been back in the UK long since I arrived back from India via Spain for TBEX. But with Europe so close I just can’t help myself so I found some cheap Ryan Air flight and booked a cheeky break to Rome!

I’m really excited to visit the Eternal City and looking forward to soaking up all the culture, history, food and Italian passion!

As I’m only there…

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4 Annoying Things About Living in Goa

4 Annoying Things About Living in Goa #expatlife #Goa #India #livingabroad

Me on Anjuna Beach – my home in Goa

Life in Goa

I love living in Goa, from the tropical beaches, the cute Portuguese churches, the rich and colorful India culture, the laid back and super affordable lifestyle.

There are many reasons why I love Goa and  traveling slow, or staying still for a while, means I can immerse myself into this place I love so much.

Even so, nowhere on earth is perfect.It…

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So you want to become a Flight Attendant?

So you want to become a Flight Attendant? #WorkingAbroad #GetPaidToTravel

Angelica gets paid to travel – working as a flight attendant

So, you want to travel forever and make money on the road? After giving you ideas on how to travel for free and how to make money while traveling now I’m talking to people who are doing just that!

So you want to become a Flight Attendant? –  Interview with Angelica from Brooklyn Chick Travels

Working as a Flight Attendant or Cabin Crew…

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Why Traveling Solo Does Not Mean Traveling Alone

Why Traveling Solo Does Not Mean Traveling Alone #solofemaletravel

In Meteora, Greece. I traveled solo through Greece but was rarely ever alone

Am I really a Solo Traveler?

I’ve been featured in a few interviews recently  and found it a bit weird at first when I heard myself described as a female solo traveler. While I’m sure about the female bit! I’m not so sure about the solo part.

I definitely don’t feel like a solo traveler! I mean I’m never alone!I’m always…

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My Top 5 European Weekend Breaks

My Top 5 European Weekend Breaks #Europe #BudgetTravel #TTOT

Fancy a Weekend Break in Europe?

Europe! Is there anywhere that has such a mix of cultures and history so close together? Spending time away from Europe makes me realise how lucky I am to have this fascinating and diverse continent on the doorstep from the UK.

Exploring Europe doesn’t have to break the bank either, with cheap flights from the UK, and a plethora of budget accommodation options…

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So you want to Work on a Cruise Ship

Kayleigh exploring the world and getting paid for it by working on a cruise ship.

Working on a cruise ship might sound like a glamorous way to get paid to travel but what is life working at sea really like? I caught up with Kayleigh to find out.

So you want to work on cruise ship? – An Interview with Kayleigh from She Hearts Earth

Kayleigh is from Washington State (not DC…) in the US but spends…

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