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.

Streets Alive in Hanoi

AnnaNovember 11, 2013April 19, 2024

Hanoi buzzes as millions of motorbikes crowd the small streets of the Old Quarter Dodging the incessant buzzing and honking of Hanoi’s 2 million motorbikes I dash across the road, pull up a small plastic child’s size stool and order a 5000 Dong (15p) fresh bai hoi beer and take......

Meandering through Old Malacca

AnnaNovember 6, 2013December 21, 2024

Morning in Old Malacca – wafts of joss stick smoke from an elaborate, ancient Chinese temple mingles with the smell of sandalwood and a rhythmic banging of drums from a Hindu temple. As the drums reach a crescendo, the hypnotic call to prayer drifts out from the mosque. As I......

Aussie Animal Highlights

AnnaOctober 25, 2013December 6, 2015

For 4 months the iconic Australian animal – the kangaroo has eluded me and I have yet to see one of these marsupials in the wild. However, Queensland has many other incredible wildlife experiences. Aussie Animal Highlights 1) Discovering a whole new underwater world of coral gardens, bright, extravagant fish......

Blue Mountains, Three Sisters, and a Giant Staircase

AnnaOctober 21, 2013March 3, 2023

The Three Sisters rock formations near Katoomba in the Blue Mountains Standing on the edge of the cliff at Echo Point on a crisp, clear but chilly spring morning the valley opened up in front of me. Below the dark green of the forest floor rose up to met the......

How to Enjoy Sydney on a Budget

AnnaOctober 14, 2013June 28, 2023

It’s no secret that Australia, and in particular Sydney, can be shockingly expensive for a visitor, but visiting Sydney doesn’t have to break the bank as there are plenty of way to enjoy this fabulous city on a budget. How to Enjoy Sydney on a Budget In this guide to......

In Pursuit of Platypus

AnnaOctober 9, 2013October 13, 2022

Miles of fields of bright green sugarcane wave gently in the breeze as I drive through the Pioneer Valley, passing wooden Queenslander houses and avoiding the cane trains as they criss cross the country roads on their narrow tracks. As the car climbed higher up the steep, twisty tracks leading......

“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

Streets Alive in Hanoi

Meandering through Old Malacca

Aussie Animal Highlights

Blue Mountains, Three Sisters, and a Giant Staircase

How to Enjoy Sydney on a Budget

In Pursuit of Platypus

My Perfect 3 Day Porto Itinerary & Travel Guide (2026)

My Perfect 3 – 5 Day Ubud Itinerary (2026)

Is Bali Worth Visiting in 2026? My Honest Take

Phuket vs Bali – Which Island Should You Visit?

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