Travel Tips

How to Make Friends with Locals when Traveling around China

Travelling is about connecting with a place and the people who call it home. But it is…

Travelling is about connecting with a place and the people who call it home. But it is not always that easy. If you are thinking about travelling to China in the near future, use these tips to help you create lifelong friendships, making your visit even more special!

Traveling Around China: Cultural Differences

For many foreigners, China is a place where everything is so different. Written by That…

For many foreigners, China is a place where everything is so different. Written by That's Mandarin, join us as we explore five cultural differences you can observe while traveling around China.

Travel during COVID-19: If you can't go outside, go inside.

Travel during COVID-19: 'If you can't go outside, go inside'. But how do…

Travel during COVID-19: 'If you can't go outside, go inside'. But how do you understand & embrace your inner journey? Join us as we explore ourselves, while the world outside waits patiently for us.

Travelling Alone: 6 Ways To Fight The Fear & Go Anyway

Deciding to travel alone is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself. But the…

Deciding to travel alone is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself. But the bravery can't stop there. Follow our 6 top tips on how to fight the fear of solo travel and book that trip of a lifetime.

Responsible Tourism: Five Easy Ways to Leave the Places You Visit Better Than When You Found Them

As the travelers of the world, we get a front row seat to life. But do you ever think…

As the travelers of the world, we get a front row seat to life. But do you ever think about how you can repay the places you visit and do your part in contributing to responsible tourism?

Asset Based Community Development 101

So what is Asset Based Community Development? We'll run through what it is, tools…

So what is Asset Based Community Development? We'll run through what it is, tools and theories behind it, how it differs from other development and more.

7 Life Changing Benefits of Travelling Alone

Travelling alone can be scary, overwhelming and down right terrifying. BUT, it could also…

Travelling alone can be scary, overwhelming and down right terrifying. BUT, it could also change your life, here's how...

Backpacking Essentials For South America

Planning for an upcoming trip to South America can mean a packing list nightmare! Luckily…

Planning for an upcoming trip to South America can mean a packing list nightmare! Luckily, Go Travel and Talk have got you covered, with our Backpacking Essentials For South America.

The Power and Importance of Diversity in Storytelling

Storytelling is a universal experience, but as travellers, we quickly learn that a good…

Storytelling is a universal experience, but as travellers, we quickly learn that a good story has irrevocable power on our view of the world. And the more we travel, the more diverse the power of these stories can be.

Long Haul Flying: Your Survival Guide

Felling anxious about an upcoming long haul flight? Don't worry! Because we have…

Felling anxious about an upcoming long haul flight? Don't worry! Because we have researched and carefully created an in-depth long haul flight survival guide just for YOU!

Housesitting: How I Get Paid To Travel, So You Can Too!

House sitting is an incredible resource and it baffles me why more people don't do…

House sitting is an incredible resource and it baffles me why more people don't do it. Whether you are looking for a weekend escape, free accommodation for a few months, or to create a viable side hustle, house sitting offers it all.

How I curated a location independent lifestyle, and how you can too!

Curious about the nomadic lifestyle? Read Melisa's story about her unending passion…

Curious about the nomadic lifestyle? Read Melisa's story about her unending passion for exploring solo and how it is absolutely possible to take the leap of faith and go after a life that you want!

10 Ridiculously Cool Things To Do on San Pedro as a Solo Traveller!

San Pedro is a fairytale island off the coast of Belize. After living here for three…

San Pedro is a fairytale island off the coast of Belize. After living here for three years, we know the BEST ways to enjoy the island, and now you do too!

What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You About Solo Travel: The Blessing In Disguise

Solo travel can be the most connecting experience you will ever have, but here is the…

Solo travel can be the most connecting experience you will ever have, but here is the thing; it can also be shockingly isolating and incredibly lonely at times.

Sustainable Tourism: How can you be a responsible traveller?

Sustainable travel offers us the chance to MINIMISE the negative impacts of travel…

Sustainable travel offers us the chance to MINIMISE the negative impacts of travel TOGETHER. Let Go Travel and Talk explain how.

Hitchhiking ~ Addressing the bigger picture.

A personal account of hitchhiking and what I learnt from the kindness of strangers.…

A personal account of hitchhiking and what I learnt from the kindness of strangers. Taking a look at the bigger picture and why we should break out of our comfort zones.

Chicken Buses: Your Go Travel and Talk survival guide

Chicken buses are a much loved mode of transport across Central America, but their unique…

Chicken buses are a much loved mode of transport across Central America, but their unique and chaotic experience requires a savvy survival guide ~ luckily Go Travel and Talk got you covered!