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Solo Travel Card
Thank you for purchasing the Solo Travel Card
In this PDF you’ll find all of our partners listed in alphabetical order. To obtain the discounts either enter the discount code on their website when you book, or email the company with your virtual Solo Travel Card. Just click on each partner for the discount codes and to find out more about each one.
To receive your card, please email [email protected] with your full name so we can create your personalised card. We’ll then email your virtual card back to you. N.b. Please allow up to a week to receive your virtual Solo Travel Card.
The codes are only for Solo Travel Card members. To enable us to keep our exclusive partnerships please don’t share them with others. Many thanks.
If you have any problems with the discount codes, email [email protected].
Solo Travel Card Partners
• Be A Local Experiences: Africa• Blue Ventures• Canary Ride• Colombian Spanish• Costa Dulce Beachfront Retreat• Coworking Safaris• Culture Smart Guide• Fair Voyage• Girls on Travel• Go Adventures• Green Toad Bus• Green World Adventures• Hoppa• House Sitting: Travel The World Rent Free• In-Flight Magic• INTRO Travel• Italy on a Budget• MacBackpackers• Moose Bus Adventures• PP Travel• PubCrawl Munich• Rough Guides• Seeking Adventures Retreats• SheTravel• Singing Holidays• Spa Seekers• Stray Travel• The Dragon Trip• The Travel Bra• Travel Talk Tours• Viakix• Visit Ljubljana• Visit Natives• Women Tour Uganda
Be A Local ExperiencesTypes of Girls about the Globe - Cultural GatG, Volunteering GatG, Wildlife GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save $200AUD discount
If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer and travel in South Africa in an ethical and sustainable way empowering local communities, then Be a Local Experiences is for you. Travel with purpose with this specialist travel company offering experiences in South Africa.
Be a Local Experiences aim to provide an ethical alternative to volunteer tourism in South Africa. Their ethos is ‘Give. Experience. Share.’
For solo travellers, they offer individual programs such as the African Community Immersion Program. You’ll be working side-by-side with members of the community in partnership with the Kariega Foundation on current local issues, and get to experience life in a safari game reserve living amongst the animals.
Take cooking classes with authentic African recipes, discover fascinating rituals and learn their native language, Xhosa. There are opportunities to play sport with local teams, such as Netball, Soccer and Football or learn local songs and dance. You can even make your own ceramic artwork. There are also opportunities to work alongside our resident Occupational Therapist to develop programmes for early education and those with disabilities.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site: Be A Local Experiences. Enter the code "UQ200" to obtain the discount.
Blue VenturesTypes of Girls about the Globe - Diving GatG, Marine GatG, Volunteering GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on their expeditions
Blue Ventures are an award-winning organisation offering marine conservation work and volunteer expeditions. They help rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities.Assisting international teams of marine biologists, sociologists and field scientists you get to work in tropical areas of the world and learn how to conserve the ecosystem.
You don’t need to be a scientist or an experienced SCUBA diver either. Choose from marine conservation expeditions in Madagascar, Belize, or Timor-Leste. They also offer short dive trips from 9 days to 2 weeks.
Seen in National Geographic, The Guardian, and the BBC, Blue Ventures work beyond conservation to develop transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Blue Ventures. Enter the code "GirlAboutTheGlobe" to obtain the discount.
Canary Ride
Types of Girls about the Globe - Adventurous GatG, Motorbike GatG, Island GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% discount off all rentals and products
Are you planning on visiting the Canary Islands? If you love motorbikes and islands, then Canary Ride provides just that. Whether you want to ride your own bike or be a passenger on the back of one, you’ll have the chance to ride through spectacular landscapes on the freedom of the open road.
Canary Ride shows you the best routes around the islands so you’re guaranteed that you’re getting the best views. If you choose to self-ride you have so much freedom too.
Operating in Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, Canary Ride is the best way to see these Spanish islands. Rent your own bike or book a private tour. They can even recommend places to stay on your route.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Canary Ride. Input the code "girlabouttheglobe" for 10% off.
Colombian SpanishTypes of Girls about the Globe - Language GatG, Cultural GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10%
Colombians have one of the clearest Spanish accents making it a great country to visit if you want to learn the language. There are many language schools offering normal and intensive classes to get you started or help to improve your Castellano.
Before you arrive in Colombia, I definitely recommend Colombian Spanish. It’s a course for learning conversational Spanish for Colombia which teaches you how to speak like Colombians and to help you get the most out of your time in Colombia. And the best thing about it is, it’s taught by someone who learnt the language himself after years of being in Colombia so he’s easy to relate to.
You’ll learn hundred of the most useful words including the most used phrases and expressions so that you’ll know the different between Spanish spoken in Spain and Spanish spoken in Colombia (it’s different, trust me).
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Colombian Spanish. Input "GLOBE" into the checkout page to get the discount.
Costa Dulce Beachfront Retreat
Types of Girls about the Globe - Surfing GatG, Yoga GatG, Wellness GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on rooms and packages
If you’re heading to Nicaragua and looking for somewhere to unwind, then Costa Dulce Beachfront Retreat is perfecto! Translating to “sweet coast” in English, this wellness centre offers the best retreats and ecotourism on Playa Escameca in San Juan del Sur. Reconnect with yourself with yoga, surfing, paddle boarding, massages and fresh cuisine.
Either join a retreat for 7 nights or just book to stay in a room surrounded by nature, jungle and ocean. For every guest they receive by plane, they plant a tree! With their grass-roots approach to ecotourism you can be sure that your funds are helping to improve the social, economic and environmental well being of the surrounding communities.
HOW TO BOOK: Email them through their site Costa Dulce Beachfront Retreat with a copy of your Solo Travel Card to get the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Coworking Safaris Types of Girls about the Globe - Digital Nomad GatG, Wildlife GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save €100 off all trips (excludes the 4 day Digital Detox)
If you’ve ever wanted to go on an African safari but can’t get the time off because you have to work, then consider a Coworking Safari. Whether you work for yourself or are a freelancer this is a great opportunity to see Africa whilst still working.
Choose from the 10 or 14 day trip. Starting in Cape Town, the route takes you to the Great Karoo desert where you’ll go on safari and take part in fitness and wellness activities. See the famous Garden Route where you’ll witness sunsets, surfing and indulge in some of the best seafood. Stay in beach lodges, safari lodges and go hiking, surfing, yoga and mountain biking. It’s as active as you want it to be!
Plus, if you don’t have to work, you get the chance to meet inspirational people whilst seeing the Big 5! You can’t get better than that.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Coworking Safaris. Email them a copy of your virtual solo travel with the code: GIRLSABOUTTHEGLOBESAFARI to get the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Culture Smart Guides
Types of Girl about the Globes - Cultural GatG, Eco GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10%
Culture Smart guides offer essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behaviours in different countries so that you can get prepared before you travel.
They provide valuable information on the traditions and culture of countries around the world so that you are completely prepared for your destination before you arrive.
Short, sharp and humorous, they deal with the richly rewarding human dimension of foreign travel by telling you about the beliefs and attitudes of the people you will meet and about situations you may encounter. They help you to understand what makes people tick, the values they live by, and the kind of behaviour that will be reciprocated with goodwill and hospitality. There are more than 100 worldwide country guides to choose from. Discover the culture in Rwanda in Africa, Laos in Asia, or Nicaragua in Latin America.
If you are seeking essential guides to customs and culture, these guides offer the perfect insight into the human element of travel.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Culture Smart Enter the code "GIRLSOLOCS" to obtain the discount.
Fair VoyageTypes of Girls about the Globe - Wildlife GatG, Eco GatG, Trekking GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 3% off their trips
Fair Voyage helps you to climb Kilimanjaro the fair way. They find the best ethical climb and eco safari so that you can be sure that your porter is being fairly treated.
Choose from a Tanzania safari in the Serengeti National Park. Spend time in Arusha, see the Ngorongoro Crater or visit at the time of the Great Migration for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’ve ever wanted to go gorilla trekking, Fair Voyage arrange trips to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park so you can spend 3 or 4 days gorilla trekking and seeing golden monkeys. You can also combine your trip with a Kigali city tour.
Join a group tour or get a custom quote for your one trip. Fair voyage’s mission is to make you aware of how the industry really works to prevent exploitation of human life in tourism.
HOW TO BOOK:
Contact them through their site Fair Voyage. Email them a copy of your Solo Travel Card when you contact them. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Girls on TravelTypes of Girls about the Globe - All GatGs
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% on any trip
Girls on Travel are perfect for solo females. They connect solo female travellers to explore the world and share unique travels in inspiring destinations. Spend a weekend in the Lake District, or feeling the vibe in Berlin delving into the German capitals’ history. Visit Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania to explore its old town and thriving art scene on a girls getaway.
Or explore Cornwall for a weekend, and experience its white sandy beaches and historic fishing villages. Depending on what trip you are doing, trips include accommodation, breakfast and a guided tour.
Their girly getaways are for all solo women travellers whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60 plus. The majority of women are in their 30s and 40s but as long as you have a desire to discover the world with like-minded others, these trips are for you. With their moto as “stop talking about it and start doing it!” it’s time to discover the world!
HOW TO BOOK: Through their website Girls on Travel. Send an email to [email protected] with a copy of your solo travel card prior to booking. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Go AdventuresTypes of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Sailing GatG, Winter Sports GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% off all trips
Specialising in sailing in Croatia for 18 to 29s, skiing in Bosnia, Turkey cruises and Bosnia tours, Go Adventures offer scheduled packages and tailor-made adventures.
Sail around Croatian islands from 4 to 8 days from June to September, or enjoy 4 to 7 days sailing around Turkey between April to October starting in either Fethiye or Olympos. You can also combine your Turkey cruise with Cappadocia to see this magical valley during your trip (or go overland instead).
From April to October you can explore Bosnia from Croatia on a 7 day adventure, or visit in the winter months to ski in Jahorina and explore Sarajevo on a 7 day adventure.
Their trips vary but usually include breakfasts, transport, a guide, and dorm accommodation with the option of upgrading to a private room.
Whether you prefer a land or sea cruise, Go Adventures is a great way to explore the Croatian and Turkish coast.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Go Adventures. Email them with a copy of your solo travel card to obtain the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Green Toad Bus
Types of Girls about the Globe - Adventure GatG, Backpacker GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 15% off their website prices after the booking fee
If you’re planning a South America trip, Green Toad Bus is an ideal way to get around. They offer cheap bus passes for buses within Peru, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. So if you’re worried about not being able to speak the lingo, you have that added reassurance that you can still get around. It takes the stress out of knowing which bus to book and how to plan your route, especially if you are travelling xtensively throughout the continent.
You can still travel independently but it’s so much easier and you may even meet people on the bus to your destination that you can travel with.
Travel passes vary depending on your route. Choose a Beaches & Iguazu Falls hop in Brazil, Andes to Deserts hop in Peru, Buenos Aires Rapido hop from Santiago to Argentina and many more. Just choose your bus ticket or travel planner pass, then decide how long you want to spend in each place. Check the departure and arrival times and then go!
In addition to the passes they also offer short backpacker trips and treks across South America to give you a complete travel experience.
HOW TO BOOK:
Email them through their website Green Toad Bus. Before you book your trip with a copy of your solo travel card. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Green World AdventuresTypes of Girls about the Globe - Adventurous GatG, Beach GatG, Cultural GatG,
Nature GatG, Wildlife GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% on all tours
If you are planning on visiting Costa Rica, Green World Adventures offer sustainable tours to Costa Rica for every kind of solo.
Costa Rica is the greenest country in the world and one of the most biodiverse, hosting 4% of the world’s biodiversity. Although it doesn’t seem that large in size, the road infrastructure makes it difficult to get around in a short space of time so taking a tour is the best way to see this country.
With a strong model of sustainable tourism, this boutique tour operator base in Costa Rica personalise your tour whether you are looking for nature, adventure, a cultural interaction or even an educational experience in Costa Rica. As well as standard tours they also offer customised trips so you can combine beaches with adventure, or culture with hiking. However you want your trip to be.
HOW TO BOOK:
Choose your adventure through their website. Then email a copy of your virtual Solo Travel Card to [email protected] when you would like to book. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
HoppaTypes of Girls about the Globe - Any GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save an extra 2% on top of any promotion
Hoppa offers airport transfers around the globe. They cover more than 7,500 destinations in over 120 countries all over the world.
You know the feeling, you arrive in a new country after a long flight with people shouting “taxi, taxi.” You’re told not to get into an illegal cab but you’re tired and don’t know what to do. That’s where pre-booking your airport transfer comes in. Hoppa makes your experience so much easier and although it’s more expensive than a local bus, it will give you peace of mind especially if you're due to arrive after dark. Pre-book your transfer before you go and all you have to do is arrive.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Hoppa. Enter the code "GABHOP2" to obtain the discount.
House Sitting: Travel The World Rent Free
Types of Girls about the Globe - Budget GatG, Pet-lover GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10%
House sitting is one of the cheapest ways to travel. You can basically stay anywhere in the world rent free in exchange for looking after an owner’s pet (or pets). If you’re new to house sitting, this book will teach you all the tricks of the trade. Find out what house owners are looking for and how to present yourself as a potential house sitter.
The author, Sally Pederson is an experienced solo traveller who has saved over $16,000 in one year by house sitting alone. Every house sit is different and this course covers the rules and requirements to help you save money on your accommodations and have the best house sitting experience you can.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through the website JetSetterPetSitter. Enter the code "GatGSoloCard" to obtain the discount.
In-Flight MagicTypes of Girls about the Globe - All GatGs
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on their skincare
In-Flight Magic are a skincare company who believe that skin needs more when you travel. Their mission is to create moisturisers, masks, oils and serums packed with potent botanicals scientifically proven to deeply hydrate, prevent inflammation and make skin glow.
Their In-Flight Magic moisturisers have 3D hydration boosters to hydrate your skin door-to-door for 36 hours. The Big-Night-Out Plump and Glow Mask transforms your jet-lagged skin within minutes. All of their products are created using Australian Botanics for advanced skin care.
They are Earth friendly, created for sensitive skin, and include natural anti-inflammatories to help anti-aging. We love this skin care range created just for travellers.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site In-Flight Magic. Enter the code "LISA10" to obtain the discount.
INTRO Travel
Types of Girls about the Globe - Adventure GatG
Solo Travel Card Discount: Save 10% off trips
Intro Travel is a tour company offering award-winning small group tours. Experience a different culture in Asia or Oceania on trips to Australia, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Japan.
Travel from Sydney to Sydney on a 9 day trip, from Kuta to Ubud from 9 days to 15 days, Bangkok to Koh Phangan from 9 to 18 days, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh from 9 days or combine Vietnam with Cambodia for an epic 21 day trip. Explore Negombo to Mirissa in Sri Lanka over 12 days, or Cambodia from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap for 10 days. Visit futuristic cities and ancient traditions in Japan over two weeks. You can even try diving in one of the best dive locations in Thailand.
Trips include airport pickup, accommodation and many epic activities. A group leader will be there to support you throughout your trip and help you with any onward travel afterwards.
Intro Travel practice sustainable travel by protecting the environment, supporting local communities, cultural exchange and education, and animal welfare.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site INTRO Travel. Enter the code "SOLO10" to obtain the discount.
Italy on a BudgetTypes of Girl about the Globes - Budget GatG, Under 40 GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 15% off their tours
Italy on a Budget do exactly what they say they do; offer Italy on a budget. They are a leading travel company offering epic trips to Italy, whether you’re looking for a day tour, a city break or a longer holiday in the main Italian destinations.
If you have a passion to see Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Cinque Terra, Rome, Venice, Sicily or the Amalfi coast, this is the company to do it with. You get to have an authentic experience, learn from local guides, and meet other travellers of a similar age. Choose from bike tours, walking tours, skip the line passes for museums, cooking courses, wine tours, horseback riding and so much more. The tours are really great value.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Italy on a Budget. Enter the code "GOGIRLS" to obtain the discount.
MacBackpackers
Types of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Budget GatG, Under 40 GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% off their tours
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the history and culture of Scotland, MacBacpackers have been offering Scottish adventures for the last 20 years.
Designed for 18 to 40 year olds, this award-winning company are ideal for solo travellers wanting to meet like-minded others and have fun on their trip (and they’re 100% Scottish).
Adventures start and finish in Edinburgh. Choose from a 3 day trip to Isle of Skye or/and Loch Ness: a 5 day Skye and Highland Fling, or a week-long Best of the West exploring beaches, castles, and islands. If you want to experience Hogmanay, Scotland’s famous New Year celebrations, they do this too!
Accommodation is staying in hostels. Accommodation isn’t included in the price but it is guaranteed for you whilst on tour. You get one guide and one group. It’s the best way to get an ultimate Scottish adventure!
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website MacBackpackers. Enter the code "GatG1" to obtain the discount.
Moose Travel Adventures
Types of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Nature GatG, Wildlife GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% off all adventures
Moose Travel Network offer you the chance to explore the best places in Alberta and British Columbia. Their tours take you through stunning scenery and pack in plenty of adrenaline-fuelled activities for us adventurous solos.
Travelling around Canada by bus, the adventures give you the opportunity to be as independent as you want to be. Once you arrive in a location you can either choose to explore independently or join the group. The flexi-pass allows you to travel at your own pace and extend your stay in Banff and Vancouver. The longest pass is the 14 day Pacific tour which covers all regions in Western Canada. You just book your dates as you go along or if you are travelling during peak season pre-book your dates before.
If you’ve ever wanted to see wildlife such as bears and elk in their natural habitat, then ride the moose! Western Canada, here you come.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website: Moose Travel Network. Enter the code ‘SOLOTC’ to obtain your 5% discount. If you encounter any problems, email them at [email protected] with a copy of your virtual Solo Travel Card to get the discount.
PP Travel
Types of Girls about the Globe - Festival GatG, Party GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on their tours
Going to one of Europe’s festivals and events is always going to be better with company. That’s where PP Travel comes in. Whether you want to go to Oktoberfest in Munich, throw tomatoes at La Tomatina in Spain, or spend a day at Royal Ascot, they can arrange the biggest festivals with a variety of accommodation to suit your comfort level.
PP Travel, standing for “party professionals” PP Travel have been organising tips for more than 25 years and guarantee that you will meet like-minded others and have plenty of fun at any one of Europe’s biggest parties. Tours include accommodation, breakfasts, and travel to the venues.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site: PP Travel. Enter the code "SoloTravelCard" to obtain the discount.
PubCrawl Munich
Types of Girls about the Globe - Backpacker GatG, Party GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save €2 off your tour
If you are planning to be in Munich on a Friday or Saturday night you can see some of the hippest hotspots in Munich with PubCrawl Munich.
Maybe you have a desire to experience the nightlife in Munich but have no one to go with? PubCrawl Munich offers a bar crawl around Karlsplatz and the Sonnenstr (or the ‘Party-Banana’ as it is known by the locals). You get to sample this fun city after dark and best of all to meet other international people whilst doing it. Expect plenty of drinking games to break the ice and get you over your solo shyness.
This is definitely one for the party Girl about the Globe with plenty of opportunities to meet party people from all corners of the globe.
HOW TO BOOK:
Contact them through their website PubCrawl Munich. Email them a copy of your solo card at time of booking to get the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Rough Guides
Types of Girls about the Globe - Any GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 20% off ebooks
If you need inspiration for your trip, or just great travel advice, Rough Guides are the books to read. Covering where to go and when to go, things not to miss, itineraries, getting around, festivals and events, history, and maps, they are the amongst the most comprehensive guides on the market.
They’re not just country specific either, you can find books on districts within the country such as The Lake District in the UK or Dordogne in France. If you are visiting a city you can download a guide on Berlin for example. They have more than 120 destinations to choose from.
Rough Guides are the leading publisher of travel and reference guides, and combine a journalistic approach with practical information for the traveller’s needs.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Rough Guides. Enter the code "GATGSOLO" to obtain the discount. The code is only available once.
Seeking Adventures Retreats
Types of Girls about the Globe - Spiritual GatG, Yoga GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% of their retreats
Seeking Adventures Retreats offer transformational trips to breathtaking locations.
If you are looking to reconnect with yourself and get empowered again, then these journeys are for you. Designed to be an inner and outer journey, you’ll enjoy daily yoga and meditation, set intentions, take part in ceremonies, connect to nature and push yourself in outdoor adventure. As well as creating bonds with others.
Join one of their journeys in Spain, India, Thailand, Peru, or China. Immerse yourself within a Sacred Feminine Medicine Retreat, a Tao China Journey, or a Lotus of the Desert Retreat. Combining consciousness, connection, nature and culture, you are guaranteed to be transformed.
HOW TO BOOK:
Contact them through their website Seeking Adventures Retreats. Email them a copy of your solo card at time of booking to get the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
SheTravel
Types of Girls about the Globe - Business GatG, First Time GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 25% off their annual membership
SheTravel is a women only network and online web based forum for female travellers to share tips and safety advice. Business and leisure trips can take us to destinations where the culture and traditions differ from our own, sometimes to remote locations which carry higher risk to personal safety. The key to safe travel is knowledge and research of the destination, maintaining situational awareness and understanding the environment.
Their membership allows you to interact with other members in a safe environment. Each group has its own news feed, media library/gallery and also group specific events. Any SheTravel Member can create a group as long as they have a valid licence. Simply join a group, post an update or click on the Forum tab and start a new topic. Other SheTravel members will see your question and are able to reply.
SheTravel brings together a community of women to share information and experiences to aid safe travel whether you’re a nervous traveller, travelling for business, or it’s your first time travelling alone.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site SheTravel. Enter the code "girlabouttheglobe" to obtain the discount.
Singing HolidaysTypes of Girl about the Globes - Singing GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% off their holidays
If you love singing and love going on holiday then Singing Holidays are the perfect way to combine your two passions. Whether you want to sing in Barbados or New York, these inspiring courses combine the relaxation of a holiday with the chance to engage in an uplifting and inspiring activity. And you can find others who enjoy singing too!
The holidays cover all types of music such as soul, jazz, gospel and pop, and consist of morning vocal workshops and relaxation and breathing techniques. If you have a favourite song that you want to learn, you can do that too. Accommodation, airport transfers, workshop and tuition fees are all included in the costs, with the option to upgrade to a private room.
As an activity to de-stress and build confidence, it doesn’t matter if you’ve never sung before, Mike and his wife will put you completely at ease whether you attend for a weekend or a week-long singing holiday.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Singing Holidays and Retreats. Email them a copy of your solo travel card at time of booking. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Spa Seekers
Types of Girl about the Globes - Wellness GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 7%
Spa Seekers are exactly what they say they are; for those seeking a spa. Whether it’s a spa deal for a day or a weekend spa break, their platform has nationwide deals within the United Kingdom with the best price guarantee. You don’t even need to be going abroad to treat yourself as 1 night spa breaks start from £49.50, or you can get pampered during the afternoon and indulge in an afternoon tea too.
If you’ve ever wanted to spend the evening at the famous Champneys Health Spa, it is totally affordable and a great way to spend some solo time, unwinding and rejuvenating yourself with a three course meal included in your package. You can even add on a yoga or meditation class at a low price too. Find spas in Scotland, Wales, London and nationwide.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Spa Seekers. Enter the code "girltravel7" to save 7% off spa deals, spa weekends, spa breaks & days & spa vouchers.
• Stray TravelTypes of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Nature GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% discount valid for any Stray Freestyle Pass valued over $500
More for the adventurous GatG, Stray is a hop on hop off bus tour offering bus passes around New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia. As well as going to the iconic hotspots you can also go off the beaten track and see areas of the country that others don't visit. It's flexible and you decide which parts of NZ you want to travel to on your pass.
See the iconic hotspots such as Queenstown, Wellington, and Rotorua in New Zealand, or the East Coast of Australia. Your pass is valid for 12 months so you don’t have to see everything in one trip.There is also the option to take one of their tours from 3 days from 27 days between May to September. These include transport, accommodation and activities (they even throw some meals in too!)
I travelled with Stray for a month and found it amazing for a solo traveller. I met some fantastic people to travel with, tried new activities such as black-water rafting and saw most of New Zealand at the same time. Prices start from $110 NZD. If you visit during the peak season you may need to pre-book all sections of your trip before you go.
HOW TO BOOK: Through their website Stray Travel. Email [email protected] with a copy of your virtual solo travel card, your name, pass, and preferred start date.
The Dragon Trip
Types of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Budget GatG, Cultural GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% on all tours
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Asia but have a shoestring budget then look no further than The Dragon Trip. From China to Japan, their adventures help you to immerse yourself within the destinations so that you get under the skin of the places you visit.
Travel the real China on a 9 day trip from Beijing to Shanghai, or join an unforgettable Japan tour for 19 days and spend the night in a Buddhist temple on a sacred mountain. Spend three weeks in Indonesia hopping through Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Komodo Islands, or take a 20 day Vietnam to Cambodia tour embracing the best of Southeast Asia.
Delve into the culture in India whilst travelling with others who are also seeking an authentic experience. Tours include a leader, transport, accommodation, and selected meals. They have more than 200 departures and 5-star reviews!
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website The Dragon Trip. Enter the code "solotravelcard/TDT19" when you book your trip.
The Travel BraTypes of Girls about the Globe - Every GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on their travel bras
If you are worried about where to store your valuables, how about packing them in your bra? A unique and safe way to protect your most important things such as your passport, credit cards and money. The sports bra is perfect for solo travellers. You don’t have to choose just one style too as it comes in ultra-light, comfort bamboo, a beach bra, and also a sports style. There’s one for every occasion. It's an anti-theft genius for every woman.
“I love it! The size is perfect for me and it is comfortable to wear, the pockets are really handy and the material is really soft. The pockets are perfectly sized for credit cards and documentation such as a passport and driving licence. The two tiny pockets on the front of the bra are absolutely perfect for jewellery! I tend to swell up when I fly so these pockets would be ideal for putting my rings in.”
“I have a habit of re-checking I’ve got everything I need when I travel…. this bra means I can very quickly pat myself down and know I have everything close to me. The design, even in the nude colour is really cool, I’m so pleased with it and can’t wait to put it to good use on my next trip!” - Emma, solo traveller from the UK.
Never lose your valuables again.
HOW TO BOOK: Through their site The Travel Bra. Enter the code "SOLO10" to obtain the discount.
Travel Talk Tours
Types of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Cultural GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 5% on all tours (except festivals & experiences, Anzac, Ski, Oktoberfest etc)
If you are looking for an adventure tour company, look no further than Travel Talk, a budget-friendly tour company for adventurous and cultural travellers. Designed for 18 to 39 year olds who are looking for affordable tours with a premium service, they offer group tours to Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, and more.
Travel to the Balkans, Jordan, or Iceland, or immerse yourself in a well-known experience such as an Anzac tour or Oktoberfest. For the sailing GatG you can sail around Croatian islands or go island hopping in Greece. For the winter sports GatG you can ski or snowboard in Bulgaria or the French Alps. They have so many tours!
Travel Talk use a higher standard of hotels than Topdeck and G Adventures yet their prices are more competitive. Instead of local buses they use premium transportation so you know that you're getting a good deal for your tour price.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their website Travel Talk Tours. Enter the code "GatG5" to obtain the discount.
ViakixTypes of Girls about the Globe - All GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% off their shoes
Viakix are a American footwear company offering comfortable walking and hiking sandals. Their footwear are not only designed for high performance, but they have been designed to look good and feel good and have been produced with a recreational and sporting lifestyle in mind.
It can be a challenge finding comfortable sandals that you can wear around a city or walk in for hours but Viakix have a range of athletic walking and hiking sandals for women that suit your needs without compromising on the aesthetic appeal.
Choose from wedge sandals with a platform insole, or athletic sandals for all your outdoor adventures. They even have a versatile water and swim shoe that you take on your beach travels. Currently they ship to the U.S. and Canada.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Viakix. Enter the code "GirlAboutTheGlobe10" to obtain the discount.
Visit LjubljanaTypes of Girl about the Globes - City GatG, Cultural GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save 10% on guided experiences of Ljubljana and Ljubljana Tourist Card
The Ljubljana Card offers all the top sights of the Slovenia capital at the best price. Purchase the 24, 48 or 72 hour card then swipe your card at the card reader on the bus for unlimited travel within your chosen period. You also get access to a guided tour of the city, a free boat cruise and a free funicular ride all the way to the castle. It comes with 24 hour Wifi access too.
If you don’t want to walk around the city, you can take advantage of the free bicycle hire for four hours or hop aboard the green urban electric train that takes you to all of the main tourist sites.
Take a guided tour of the historical city centre and Ljubljana Castle, see the National Gallery, or taste the local dishes and beer. This capital city will keep you busy for days.
TO BOOK:
Book in person at the Visit Ljubljana Tourist Office in Slovenia. Address: Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: +386 1 306 12 15
•Visit Natives
Types of Girl about the Globes - Cultural GatG, Tribes GatG
Solo Travel Card Offer: Save $250 off your booking
If you’ve ever wanted to witness a Sami reindeer migration or visit the Sami reindeer herders in Norway, Visit Natives gives you the opportunity to discover indigenous cultures in both Norway and Tanzania. Travel deeper and get more out of your trip by spending time with the Hadzabe - the hunter-gatherers - in Tanzania, or the Maasai warriors in the Masai Mara. Travel with the indigenous people on adventures such as a wildlife safari, going bush trekking or experiencing a wilderness expedition. You’ll learn about traditional medicines, and sleep next to camp fires surrounded by nature.
What’s so unique about Visit Natives is that you get to follow in the footsteps of ancient customs and traditions and be guided by local tribespeople in their native lands. With their aim to preserve indigenous cultures, whether you decide to go to Norway or Africa, you will have an experience that you will never forget.
HOW TO BOOK: Through their website Visit Natives. Email them with a copy of your virtual solo travel card to get your discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]
Women Tour Uganda
Types of Girl about the Globes - Adventure GatG, Wildlife GatG
Solo Travel Card Discount: Save 5% off their tours
If gorilla trekking in Uganda is on your bucket list, take a trip with Women Tour Uganda. They employ 90% women and as the Managing Director is also a solo traveller, she understands the need for empowering women through travel.
All tours are specifically created for women. Gorilla trekking starts from 3 days in Kibale National Park to a 14 day gorilla and chimpanzee trekking tour. But it isn’t just limited to gorilla trekking. Join a wildlife safari from 3 to 8 days and spot zebras, elephants, giraffes, and buffalos with the national parks.
You can take a hiking and rafting safari for 2 or 3 weeks and experience rafting along the famous River Nile. You can even try quad biking too! If you want to try your hand at golfing you can even combine your trip with golfing and tee off on one of the most beautiful courses in Uganda. Whatever you want to do in Uganda, you can do it with Women Tour Uganda.
HOW TO BOOK:
Through their site Women Tour Uganda. Email [email protected] with a copy of your Solo Travel Card to obtain the discount. Please copy us in the email when you book: [email protected]