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letter from the editor A hoi there Girl Gone Internationals! Girl Gone International is something special – we celebrate the lifestyles of women who dare to venture outside of their comfort zone, connecting us based on a common desire to live, learn and love everything this world has to offer. Tina Jones | Issue 3 Managing Editor Girl Gone International came into my life when I needed it most. I needed to know there were women out there like me living international lifestyles and taking roads less travelled. This third issue of GirlGI, which celebrates nautical lifestyles is particularly special to me as it’s my first issue as the Managing Editor. I hope you get just as much enjoyment out of reading it as I did helping to create it. The women who contribute to this magazine are nothing short of aweinspiring and I’m honoured to now call many of these women my friends. I’ve made many friends from my world travels, but through Girl Gone International I have expanded my network exponentially and unforgettably. I can say with unshakeable certainty that through Girl Gone International I have found a ‘home’, a community, a family and a sense of belonging in cities around the world I’ve never even been to – but will. Anne Scott | Editor in Chief The life of a GGI is not without sacrifices but we make them gladly for the opportunity to continue traveling and experiencing other cultures. In this issue, I share my story – what I sacrificed for my love of travel. I chose my nomadic lifestyle over love, marriage and a conventional life. I don’t regret it because at the end of the day, my life is defined not by whom I love but by how I choose to live my life – wherever that may be. I hope this issue and the stories within bring you joy, a sense of belonging and inspiration to continue to be just as awesome as you are. Free your mind. Open your heart. Live your life. Travel. Much love, Tina Jones Tina Jones HOW IT WORKS We have teamed up with Joomag to enable you to download GirlGI to any mobile device and read it offline via the Joomag App - download it here. Meghan Klein | Creative Director And join us over on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, GirlGI.com and listen to our Spotify playlists. We had fun putting together a soundtrack to Issue 2!