Author : Anna

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Anna is a travel writer, yoga lover, and digital nomad who has been traveling full time for over 10 years. She has visited over 40 countries and lived in the UK, Australia, Thailand, Bali and Goa, India. Her travel blog, Global Gallivanting, is packed with useful and authentic travel guides, tips and stories to help other travellers plan their own adventures.

Incredible Elephants

AnnaMarch 3, 2013March 4, 2024

Getting up at 5am was worth it. As part of our Munnar trip our driver picked us up at dawn from our hotel in Kochi. We drove for about an hour deeper into the luscious, green Keralan countryside. A dusty, stoney path lead us behind a couple of houses until......

Our Kerala Backwater Budget Trip: My Honest Review & Tips

AnnaFebruary 28, 2013March 4, 2024

Cruising the Kerala Backwaters is without a doubt one of the best experiences you can have in all of India and the most popular thing to do in Kerala. Kerala is one of the most beautiful, advanced and relaxing parts of India so it makes a perfect introduction to this......

Cleansing my Chakras in Fort Cochin, Kerala

AnnaFebruary 21, 2013March 3, 2024

After a week on the beach in Goa I was itching again to explore ‘proper’ India and took the Konkan railway headed to Kochi in Kerala. We had to take 3 rickety local buses just to reach the Goan train station of Margao. The rust bucket buses shook and vibrated......

Scooter Adventures Exploring Goa

AnnaFebruary 15, 2013March 3, 2024

Prising ourselves off the slice of paradise of Anjuna beach we rented an old scooter and set off the explore more of Goa. The warm air rushed through my hair as we winded our way through palm tree lined lanes and dusty, shabby but colourful villages just behind the coast.......

Finding Paradise in Goa: Relaxing Into Anjuna Beach Life

AnnaFebruary 11, 2013March 3, 2024

After a hectic introduction to India and a nightmare overnight bus ride, we made it to Goa in one piece! As we relax into enjoying Goan beach life the days start to melt into one. We spend our days strolling along the beach, swimming, eating delicious seafood, drinking chilled kingfishers,......

Hold Tight! The Nightmare Sleeper Bus Ride to Goa

AnnaFebruary 5, 2013March 3, 2024

After the culture shock of Mumbai and visiting friends in hectic Pune, we were feeling a little overwhelmed by big Indian cities and decided to head to the beaches of Goa for some respite. But we had to get there in one piece first! What follows is my first (and......

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”

Hi, I’m Anna – Welcome to Global Gallivanting Travel Blog.

I’m a travel writer, yoga lover and digital nomad, who has been traveling full time for over 10 years. I’ve visited more than 40 countries and have lived in England, Australia, Thailand, Bali and Goa, India.

Global Gallivanting is a travel blog that shares useful travel guides and itineraries along with real travel tips, advice, stories and experiences from some of the most beautiful, intriguing, and inspirational destinations around the world.

Travel, yoga and living an location independent lifestyle have transformed my life in a big way and I hope my blog helps and inspires you to live a life that excites and nourishes you too.

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Author : Anna

Incredible Elephants

Our Kerala Backwater Budget Trip: My Honest Review & Tips

Cleansing my Chakras in Fort Cochin, Kerala

Scooter Adventures Exploring Goa

Finding Paradise in Goa: Relaxing Into Anjuna Beach Life

Hold Tight! The Nightmare Sleeper Bus Ride to Goa

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