When I booked to stay in the fabulous city of Barcelona earlier this year, there was no doubt in mind where I wanted to stay. I immediately got myself on Airbnb... Read More...
Whilst backpacking around Canada earlier this year I met a local from Haida Gwaii. Somewhere I’d heard nothing about. He went on to tell me that the Haida Gwaii... Read More...
So, you’ve booked that bucket list trip to Turks and Caicos? A whole week of beach bumming around, sipping on rum punch and enjoying island vibes in one the Car... Read More...
Amsterdam, the beating heart of all European cities. No matter what the season, Amsterdam conjures up imaginings of charming buildings, quaint houses, sprawling... Read More...
No matter how much I try to kid myself that I’m and all seasons girl, no matter how much I try to embrace the winter and its beautiful snowcapped mountain tops,... Read More...
After pretty much 6 years on the road in some shape or form, I’d love to tell you I was a pro traveller, savvy as they come and 100% never put myself in danger.... Read More...
Cuba had been on my Caribbean bucket list for a long time. It was a no-brainer to pop over to Havana Cuba from Mexico City during my recent extended trip to thi... Read More...
Like most travellers who fall hopelessly in love with a country, I started planning my return trip to Nepal sat on the runaway at the airport in Kathmandu back ... Read More...
Over the years, I have come to realize that some places are most definitely better than others for us solo female travelers. Gone are the days of relying on men... Read More...
Ok, I suspect I won’t have to do much selling in order to convince you to head to the Turks and Caicos Islands. I’ve been so lucky to have spent a fairly consid... Read More...
It’s easy really to pack up your bags and hop on a plane with a huge a group of friends. Having people to rely on for making plans and having fun can really tur... Read More...
Since the original evolution of the all-inclusive hotel way back in the 1990’s, popularity has continued to gain momentum. Following the global economic crisis ... Read More...
If I was to take a guess, I’d say that since I became a Middle East expat in 2012 I must have answered a million questions about my expat life and how things wo... Read More...
It’s fair to say that the greatest wall in the world, The Great Wall of China, is not called the Great Wall for nothing. It’s easy to underestimate the size and... Read More...
When you live a nomadic lifestyle you have to get used to the fact that everyone will assume you’re on a permanent holiday. In fact, for the first few months, i... Read More...
Back in 2012 when I randomly landed a job in Saudi Arabia people thought I must be nuts. In fact, I probably was a little bit nuts. But the truth is, moving to ... Read More...
By the time I arrived at Apo Island in the Philippines I had travelled to over 45 countries, dived in at least 5 of these and snorkelled in all of them that wer... Read More...
Originally from the UK, Gemma Laing is a serial solo traveller and has visited more than 40 countries to date. Her adventures include driving a rickshaw across India, swimming with giant turtles in the Philippines, skydiving in Dubai and most recently, Everest Base Camp. She funds her travels through her passion for oncology nursing which has taken her across the globe, including to the deserts of Saudi Arabia and the tropical islands of Turks and Caicos and Bermuda.
