Between deadlines: Relishing the slow life as a Brunei expat
By Prime Sarmiento Note: Between Deadlines is a series of posts that I wrote, while literally chasing deadlines as a working journalist, last month when I joined Bootsnall's #Doyouindie travel writing challenge. Every day, for 30 days, Bootsnall emails a question (and challenge) which a participating travel blogger has to ponder on and write...
The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Scuba Diving
This is a guest post by Roda Novenario There's a lot of room for women in the ocean so if you've ever dreamed of diving and seeing marine life up close, you just have to get started. Here are some tips, culled from my more than 10 years of being an honorary dugong. Decide...
How to travel alone as a Pinay: From Fears to Fierce
Text by: Prime Sarmiento < In my recent blog post , I mentioned that fear is main reason that's keeping most women from traveling alone. And we can only conquer that fear if we will learn how to change our mindset. This is especially true for us Filipinas who grew up surrounded...
How to Travel Alone as a Woman : Change your mindset
Text and photos by: Prime Sarmiento How to posts that aim to help female travelers are a regular fixture here in The Gypsygals. I even published a six-part series on How to Travel Alone as a Woman. The main purpose of these posts is of course to make solo travels smooth and easier for...
Female Travel Intelligence: Stay in touch with fellow travelers
*This is a guest post There is a certain kind of happiness and fulfillment that comes with frequent travel. This is especially true for an adventurous woman like you who has a serious case of wanderlust. This is because there's more to traveling than just sightseeing or eating yummy cuisine during a trip. Traveling is,...
Female Travel Intelligence: Hosteling is a Cheap and Chic Way to Travel
*This is a guest post Make your grand adventure with your gal pals go smooth as silk when you book accommodations at these budget-friendly hostels that cater to the gentler sex! At these female-friendly hostels around the world, you let your hair down…and put it up again… in style! CabanaCopa –...
How to make money from your travel blog (the real deal)
By Prime Sarmiento I just had a wonderful and insightful discussion with my dear friend Jet about business school and travel blogging. Jet just got her MBA and landed a lucrative job in an investment bank soon after her graduation from business school. No one deserved that job more than Jet who worked so...
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Lady Travelers
By Nina Sarmiento Creative commons image by: Mysza831 Going for some last inute Christmas shopping, but not keen on buying digital gifts like travel/lifestyle guides? I have listed down some last minute holiday gifts that will inspire lady travelers (like you and all your girl friends) to craft your...
How to Dress Warm for Winter Travel & Still Look Fabulous
Text and Photos by Nina Sarmiento This is me enjoying the snow in Switzerland! Winter travel need not be such a hassle. Traveling in winter can be such a hassle, but sometimes you can’t avoid it either because of work or family obligation. But there’s a way to make it easier....
A Solo Female Traveler’s Christmas Gift Guide
by: Prime Sarmiento If I can only give one tip when it comes to packing light, that tip will be to digitize everything. Thanks to Kindle (link) that my lil si gave me , my Ipod, my smartphone and my old trusty netbook, I managed to pack all the guidebooks, music, e-courses and meditation...
Tips & Treats: Packing Secrets For and By a Solo Female Traveler
Guest post: Text and photos by Kristen Yates (Want to guest post in this site? Please read this for details. ) I’m going to be honest: I’ve been living abroad for over two years and packing for travel – either long or short-term trips – is still the bane of my existence....
How to Travel Alone as a Woman: Dealing with Loneliness
Text and photo by: Prime Sarmiento Solo and happy in Beijing: This is me taking photo of myself at the Temple of Heaven. Note: This is the last installment of the six-part series on How To Travel Alone As A Woman. The first part discusses travel safety tips for solo female travelers, the second is about...
Female Travel Intelligence: Staying safe and happy while on the road
This is a guest post (Want to guest post in The Gypsygals? Please read this.) Whether you're on a business trip, or backpacking across Europe, traveling alone as a woman can feel intimidating at times. It doesn't help that some of your friends and family go out of their way to tell horror stories...
Tips & Treats: Eat Cheap, Eat Healthy, Eat Well While Traveling
Guest post: Text and photos by Kelly Dennett (Want to guest post in this site? Please read this for details. ) Tacos in Mexico, tortellini in Rome, tapas in Spain, baguettes in Paris. Travelling for me has definitely become all about the food. After my accommodation and flights, food is always my biggest expense. Which...