• About
  • Blog
  • Working together
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

Girl Gone Travel

Girl Gone Travel

About Girl Gone Travel

GirlGoneTravel_Blogger, Photographer, and Traveler of the worldWelcome to Girl Gone Travel!

I have always been fascinated with the way people from different backgrounds and experiences interact and take in the world around them and how it influences the way in which they share their stories. As a once terribly shy child who moved around often, I found comfort in observing how others navigated their environment and related to it. This blog is a collection of stories as I travel and grow through life, and the many ways in which the many people I meet and places I go inspire me.

GirlGoneTravel_Blogger, Photographer, and Traveler of the worldThese are my people and my top priority. 

Thank you to you, my community of readers and friends, for making this catalog of adventures all that it is today! I hope you enjoy but most of all I hope it inspires you and informs you.

Girl Gone Travel® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.

Pin this Page
Share this Page
38 Comments
  • Mrs_Fire
    December 15, 2008

    Hey-Mama! LOVE this new blog. So great and exciting! Send me an E-mail -Love to chat sometime 🙂

    Reply
  • amiller01 (Annie)
    December 15, 2008

    Hey girl!! love the new blog! What a good idea! Maybe (once the baby comes) I will start one. lol awesome though!!! 🙂

    Reply
  • FITFreshNY (Christin
    December 16, 2008

    Love the blog Mama! You make me feel like I was there with you guys!

    Reply
  • MrsFids (Marcie)
    December 16, 2008

    Hey Mama – LOVING the blogs : )

    Keep'em coming!!!

    My hubby & I are always looking for new and interesting things to see and do in the Big Apple.

    Reply
  • Our2Boys
    January 4, 2009

    I love getting to know you guys even better through this blog! Thanks for sharing! I look forward to more entries. TTYS
    Beth

    Reply
  • Doris M Bachand
    August 13, 2009

    Was terrific to meet you Carol… I had so much I wanted to talk about… but the time was too too short.

    David was a gem looking after the boys in the pool… he deserves the credit not Ted and/or me!!

    Enjoy the trip home… it is good to get away but HOME is best I have found..

    Love doris

    Reply
  • Nanette Hartley
    October 16, 2009

    Love this blog site and I love NYC, especially during the holiday season. Great picture of the Rockefeller Christmas tree! I must pay NYC a visit sometime soon!

    Reply
  • Blog Thief Defeated By Twitter Army | NYCityMama
    January 5, 2010

    […] About NYCity Mama […]

    Reply
  • Jane
    January 29, 2010

    Hi: Just wanted to enter the $24 contest. Love the spa and gym at Affinia. Definately is the way to unwind after a wonderful day in NYC. I want to come back and do it again! Please!

    Reply
  • The Healthy Apple
    April 13, 2010

    As a fellow Manhattan gal, I love your blog…keep up the great blogging…I'm a huge fan!

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      The Healthy Apple
      April 15, 2010

      Thank you Healthy Apple! It's always great to hear from our fan readers! Thanks for your support!

      Reply
  • cassie
    May 23, 2010

    new to your blog and just wanted to say as a fellow new yorker and fellow brooklynite, i absolutely love it.. working on becoming a mom and this site will definitely be a "go to" source for me..

    Reply
  • Carol Cain
    May 23, 2010

    Hi Cassie!

    Fist of all GOOD LUCK on becoming a mom! And second, THANK YOU for your comment and for reading my site! Wish you many happy adventures!

    Reply
  • Barbara
    May 24, 2010

    Have really enjoyed getting to know you through your blog and twitter. About to read your foodspring piece and bote! Best of luck, Carol — you deserve it 🙂

    Reply
  • Tamara Walker
    June 1, 2010

    Have been following you on twitter and facebook for some time and now that I get to go to NY for the first time ever (Blogher) I am loving all the advice and insider info you give!

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Tamara Walker
      June 2, 2010

      Thanks Tamara! Excited to have you visiting my hometown! Please feel free to send me a tweet with any questions you may have : ) And thanks for reading : ))

      Reply
  • Cheryl - itty bitty
    January 4, 2011

    Great resource Carol! So many things to do in my favourite city in the world. Thanks for putting this together.

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Cheryl – itty bitty
      January 4, 2011

      Thanks Cheryl!

      Reply
  • Luisa
    March 22, 2011

    I love this website….Great info for moms…Thanks

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Luisa
      March 22, 2011

      Thank you!

      Reply
  • Imani
    July 10, 2011

    Thanks for the great tips Carol! I headed straight down to 6th Avenue and Carmine Street specifically for Gelato pops after reading your blog! Next time I'll actually bring the kids with! LOL

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Imani
      July 10, 2011

      That's wonderful Imani! So glad to hear : ) And today especially called for a nice, cold gelato pop!

      Reply
  • Haidee Garcia
    June 12, 2012

    Hello… I'm new to your blog and I happen to come across it from looking up info on splash down… I just have to say that your blog is awesome and it was the kind of blog Ive been on the search hunt for… Its motivating me to start getting out more and venturing out to different adventures with my family….wish you and your family many blessings…

    Reply
  • Thaddeus
    January 10, 2013

    Nice work here Carol. I can see it's a labor of love and a lotta work! Well done!!

    Thaddeus

    Reply
  • Carol Cain
    January 10, 2013

    @Thaddeus: Thank you so much!

    Reply
  • G. Peter Jemison
    March 17, 2013

    Carol really enjoyed your visit to Ganondagan and the Iroquois White Corn Project . Really like the look and info on your blog looking forward to following your travel tips. Peter Jemison

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      G. Peter Jemison
      March 17, 2013

      @G. Peter Jemison: Thank you so much Peter! It was so wonderful meeting you and hearing about the project. I look forward to hearing more and please stay in touch! Thank you so much for your hospitality and all the information your shared : )

      Reply
  • Susan Noble
    March 19, 2013

    Loved talking with you yesterday both here at the Tech Farm and at the awards show last night. will now become a regular reader. Travel safe today.

    Reply
    • Carol Cain
      Susan Noble
      March 19, 2013

      @Susan Noble: Thank you Susan! What a joy it was meeting you. I love the work you are doing!

      Reply
  • movers los angeles
    July 4, 2013

    Traveling is a hobby and adventure gives a unlimited fun. Thanks for sharing the post and picture of your travel. And be safe..

    Reply
  • AmandaH
    November 18, 2013

    Love the site. Can't wait to follow more adventures. next time I'm in New York, I'll hit you up for recs. Feel free to check out my site too, if you wish.

    My recent post Seattle’s First Secret Supper, All the Juicy Details

    Reply
  • thebritishberliner
    January 27, 2014

    Hi Carol,

    I'm aware that award nominations are usually for "fresh" bloggers like myself however, I nevertheless, just wanted to give you a head’s up that I’ve nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award. I’ve also written a few words about you and your blog. Feel free to take a look. Thanks!
    thebritishberliner.wordpress.com/2014/01/2…

    My recent post Fashion or Passion, Green or Mean: Berlin Fashion Week

    Reply
  • Happytraveller
    March 21, 2014

    Very impressing resume! And your blog sais it all, I can see how much effort and pleasure is in it! You are very inspiring and I was pleased to read that half of you is from the country I love most, Puerto Rico!

    Reply
    • caincarol
      Happytraveller
      March 22, 2014

      @Happytraveller: Thank you!!

      Reply
  • Ellen Orchid Mausner
    June 17, 2014

    Love your blog and wish I could travel with you on your “team”. Are you hiring, by any chance?

    Thanks and happy travels!

    Reply
    • caincarol
      Ellen Orchid Mausner
      September 24, 2014

      Hi Ellen – my apologies that I just saw this! I often recruit contributors to for travel assignments, but I will say I\’m pretty selective. It has happened though!

      Reply
  • Debi
    December 4, 2014

    I’ve read many of your posts & obviously we’re connected via social media but this was my first time reading your about page. What an amazing adventure you’ve made your life into. You inspire me to be more fearless and try new places. My favorite thing to do is to travel the world with my family. Thanks for always reminding me how important that truly is:)

    Reply
    • caincarol
      Debi
      December 4, 2014

      Thank you so much Debi!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

About me

Hi! I'm Carol! I am a communications professional, an award-winning travel blogger, a public speaker, CEO of a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency, a wife, and a mom of 3 sons and 2 puppies. Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and professional public relations insights and advice. Thank you for reading!

Carol Cain

Categories

  • Asia5 Post(s)
  • Caribbean17 Post(s)
  • Central America4 Post(s)
  • Europe53 Post(s)
  • North America313 Post(s)
  • Oceana1 Post(s)

Contact

  • carol@girlgonetravel.com

Also seen in:

Follow @girlgonetravel

Some times, more than others, you need to hold on Some times, more than others, you need to hold on to moments of joy tighter than ever. For me, this week, it has been found during long drives through country roads and wintery scenes in wine country. Or with a good movie or TV show (Sylvie’s Love was my latest, along with Netflix’s special “Pretend It’s A City” with Fran Lebowitz). Or with loving conversations with dear friends. The point is, as a society, there is much to do, but our heart and mind and soul are sacred. Care for them. Love them. Feed them joy, however and wherever you may find it. We may live to fight another day...but we don’t have to live to fight every day.♥️
Of all the places in all the world, here lives a p Of all the places in all the world, here lives a piece of my heart. . . . #fingerlakes #myflx #keukalake #citygirlgonecountry #lakelife #upstateny #flxwinter #countrylife @flxwinecountry
Feeling so in tune with what brings me joy and foc Feeling so in tune with what brings me joy and focusing all my energy on that as much as I can, in all the ways possible. Like spending cold afternoons getting mud on my boots in places like these with people I love. . . . @visitithaca #winterhike #waterfalls #snowyviews #pictureperfect #flxwinter #fingerlakes @flxwinecountry
Snuggled up in @theflxcottage, cozy and warm, read Snuggled up in @theflxcottage, cozy and warm, ready to greet this new year. . . . #myflx #theflxcottage #fingerlakes #newyear #newyork #keukalake
Looking back at this year in photos and I have to Looking back at this year in photos and I have to laugh at how very little it all says about this year. My health scare definitely impacted me but it by no means defined this year for me. It was a year of centering. I am grateful for so much. The health and safety of my family. Our ability to continue to work and have jobs. The honest, safe, strong, and loving relationship with my husband whom I really, really enjoy spending time with. The closeness, support, and love of my closest friends - all the tears, laughter, raw conversations and uplifting we shared with each other. The incredible weight lifted from letting go of the people and things that don’t matter. The clarity in what I want. The incredible peace in having all I need. I have no resolutions for this coming year other than to hold on to what I already have and to give more to those who aren’t so lucky, which I have found so gratifying. This year showed me what a lot of other people value and how they define what’s most important to them and in many ways, I needed to see it. It helped me make better choices in what I call friendships and where I focus my attention and time, of which we all increasingly have so little. So despite all that 2020 took from us, I feel crazy fortunate to still feel I am walking away with such important lessons and tremendous growth. And after all, isn’t that a sign of a year well lived? Happy New Year. My heart to all who’ve lost so much, who need help and continue to struggle through, and to the many great souls who continue to give to so many. . . . #newyear #bye2020 #bestofnine
Headed to #HobokenNJ to pick up the most special p Headed to #HobokenNJ to pick up the most special package to complete my holiday bliss, our oldest son. There exists nothing I wanted more than my family, together, happy, and healthy. It’s always been something I have appreciated but this year served as an important reminder of how precious that is. A reminder too that family is what you make it. And we can make joy anywhere. This holiday season I want to say thank you to all those taking the steps to take care of themselves and others. Thank you to all those who fight for we, the people daily. To the activists who have shaped this year in more ways than one. Thank you for the kindness of strangers and friends, old and new. And expressed gratitude for the reminder that true peace and joy is not in things, likes, clicks, or paid-for content - it is in people and moments, many of which never even make it onto the gram but are everything that makes life worth living. Hold on to those the tightest. Happy Everything.

Copyright © 2021 Girl Gone Travel | Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice