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Ultimate Chongqing Travel Tips and Guide – China’s Viral Cyberpunk City

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I traveled solo to China’s viral “cyberpunk city”, Chongqing (pronounced “ChongCHing”) to see if it lives up to the hype, and I can confirm… it definitely does! However, I have to admit that most of the videos you see are highly staged or constantly reposted, and it’s slightly...

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Snorkeling with Orcas in La Ventana, Mexico

3 weeks ago

Snorkeling with orcas in La Ventana, Mexico was one of the wildest animal encounters of my life! Copyright Alyssa Ramos 2026 Snorkeling with orcas in La Ventana is one of the most surreal wildlife experiences in Baja California Sur, and possibly, the world! I had been dreaming of swimming...

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5 Proven Tips for Emergency Situations Abroad (That Don’t Include “Enroll in STEP”)

2 months ago

After self-evacuating myself and others from the Middle East, here are my 5 proven tips for emergency situations abroad that don't just include "enroll in STEP".

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Saudi Arabia’s Secret Plans to be the World’s Top Luxury Destination

2 months ago

Will Saudi Arabia be the World’s top luxury destination soon, or will it flop? Saudi Arabia’s secret plans to be the World’s top luxury destination aren’t really a secret, at least for those avid travelers who have been to or keep up with the region. But...

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I am “American Travel Blogger Alyssa Ramos Stuck in Kuwait” Here’s My Story – Epically Furious

2 months ago

In the last few days I’ve been featured on the news around the world usually with the title “American Travel Blogger Alyssa Ramos Stuck in Kuwait Self Evacuates, Claims the Government Was No Help”. And all of that is completely true. Here’s my full side of the...

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Middle East Self Evacuation Info – Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

2 months ago

Hello everyone, I’m Alyssa Ramos, the American travel blogger stuck in Kuwait who self-evacuated myself and several others successfully — we are all back in the US right now. This post has all of the information that I found and used to get out of that area, as well as the...

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Inside Shebara: Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Luxury Paradise

2 months ago

I’m not going to lie, I’ve been to A LOT of luxury resorts, and the majority of them were either sponsored collaborations or paid for with my points. Shebara, the ultra luxury futuristic resort in Saudi Arabia, was unattainable for me in either of those ways since celebs and the...

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What Women Can Wear in Saudi Arabia in 2026: Packing Guide

3 months ago

Last year, I landed in Saudi Arabia solo with the same question I hear from so many women: What am I actually supposed to wear? I’d seen the old advice everywhere—pack a headscarf, cover everything, don’t risk standing out. You absolutely cannot wear something like this in public, but in...

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Unpopular Opinion: US Citizens Shouldn’t Say They’re “American”

3 months ago

Unpacking the unpopular opinion that U.S. citizens shouldn't say they're "American", and what should be said instead!

U.S. Citizens now have a travel ban in certain regions of D.R. Congo, including Virunga National Park, where I visited just before things got really bad

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Travel Bans in 2026 — Where U.S. Citizens Currently CANNOT Go

3 months ago

I’ve been to 145 countries and thought I’d seen some of the craziest travel bans and strictest entry rules — then 2026 happened. Now there’s more, and I’ve had to adjust my travel goals and plans more than ever. Between politics, safety policies, and domestic controls, some places...

Ultimate Chongqing Travel Tips and Guide – China’s Viral Cyberpunk City

Snorkeling with Orcas in La Ventana, Mexico

5 Proven Tips for Emergency Situations Abroad (That Don’t Include “Enroll in STEP”)

Saudi Arabia’s Secret Plans to be the World’s Top Luxury Destination

I am “American Travel Blogger Alyssa Ramos Stuck in Kuwait” Here’s My Story – Epically Furious

Middle East Self Evacuation Info – Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

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Ultimate Chongqing Travel Tips and Guide – China’s Viral Cyberpunk City

Snorkeling with Orcas in La Ventana, Mexico

5 Proven Tips for Emergency Situations Abroad (That Don’t Include “Enroll in STEP”)

Saudi Arabia’s Secret Plans to be the World’s Top Luxury Destination

I am “American Travel Blogger Alyssa Ramos Stuck in Kuwait” Here’s My Story – Epically Furious

Middle East Self Evacuation Info – Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

Inside Shebara: Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Luxury Paradise

What Women Can Wear in Saudi Arabia in 2026: Packing Guide

Unpopular Opinion: US Citizens Shouldn’t Say They’re “American”

Travel Bans in 2026 — Where U.S. Citizens Currently CANNOT Go