Go where everyone isn’t.

Travel beyond the tourist hotspots.

Hey! I’m Penelope.

My goal is to share the most amazing hidden gems and lesser-known destinations around the world. Travel with me, beyond the tourist crowds.

“80% of people travel to the same 10% of the world’s tourist destinations.”

Source: Environmental tracking and analysis site Murmuration

When I started The Flyaway Girl in 2016, I just wanted to share beautiful places with the world. But after visiting countless “must-see” destinations, I realised something was missing.

There’s more to travel than ticking off hotspots or counting countries, and so much more to the world than the places everyone already knows.

Now, I focus on uncovering the overlooked. The destinations where tourism supports communities, not overwhelms them.

I aim to share places that aren’t in every guidebook. The destinations most people never add to their bucket list… but they should.

As Seen In ⬎

My top destinations

Gibraltar

Spain

Japan

So, what’s the vibe here?

I’m not here to share intense itineraries that you need 27 hours in a day to manage, and I also won’t be sharing major hikes either (thanks, fibromyalgia).

What you can expect to find here is:

Thoughtful, experience-rich itineraries that balance seeing the sights with time to relax (and a good coffee)
Local insights and practical tips on where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around
Hidden gems and underrated destinations across Europe and beyond, shared from first-hand experience
Beautiful photography that shows the destination from all angles (so you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into!)
The occasional linguistic tidbit or obscure fact side note, because a girl’s gotta have a hobby
A focus on responsible, conscious travel that supports local communities and respects the environment