Global Gallivanting

Global Gallivanting

Category : Off The Beaten Track

Offbeat Places and Things to do in Goa – Other than Beaches and Parties

Anna
Goa beyond Beaches and Parties India’s smallest and most touristic state, Goa, is famous for it’s tropical beaches and wild parties. Most tourists in Goa don’t stray far from the beaches and nightclubs which is a shame because there is so much more to explore in Goa. Offbeat Places and......

Breaking in to Buzludzha – Bulgaria’s Abandoned Communist Headquarters

Anna
Buzludzha – Inside Bulgaria’s, UFO like, abandoned, temple to Communism Perched on top of a remote mountain the UFO like, communist monument Buzludzha in Bulgaria is surely one of the most surreal, unique and captivating buildings ever built. Buzludzha is like a temple to communism and it’s neglect mirrors the......

Exploring Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebid Temples in Karnataka

Anna
India is alive with different faiths and full of fascinating history so a visit to India is not complete without visiting some historic temples and combining the two. While I was volunteering in Bangalore I explored some really interesting, offbeat temples in Karnataka at the weekend. Offbeat Temples in Karnataka......

The Kindness of Strangers – The time I got lost in Vietnam

Anna
When I travel, often the unexpected experiences that happen unplanned, or when things go wrong, end up creating the best stories and the most treasured memories. Getting lost in Vietnam ended up being one of my most memorable and enlightening experiences in my first 2 years of travel. I wanted to......