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Author - Alyssa Ramos

Alyssa Ramos of @MyLifesATravelMovie is one of the original Solo Female Travel Blogger/influencers for 11+ years! She's been to 140+ Countries, all 7 Continents, 7 World Wonders, 7 Wonders of Nature, and has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Everest Basecamp!

Alyssa is also the original creator of Influencer-Hosted Group Trips, and hosts 4-5 adventures per year to unique, remote, and stereotypical "dangerous" places. Tap the Group Trips tab to learn more!

After being fully nomadic for 8 years, she now owns an apartment in Tulum and lives part time in Italy with her fiance.

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

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

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 are closed to U.S. Citizens outright, and others seem like velvet-roped clubs:...

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Best Things to Do in Trinidad and Cienfuegos: A 3-Day Cuba Itinerary

I just returned from another heart-stirring trip in Cuba — the island where my family is from — and this time I traveled to Trinidad and Cienfuegos, to see more of the beautiful country whose people have been suffering for over 70 years now. It’s important for me to relay accurate, safe, and legitimate information to travelers, especially from the U.S., so that...

travel blogger Alyssa Ramos @mylifesatravelmovie in front of the ferris wheel in Turkmenistan Ashgabat

Ultimate Turkmenistan Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Welcome to the ultimate Turkmenistan travel guide, which I can assure you is one of the most helpful ones you’ll find, even though it might be slightly confusing to take in all of the different information! Turkmenistan is one of the most mysterious, bizarre, and extreme countries that I’ve traveled solo to, out of 145 so far. From its all-white marble...

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Carry-On Only Island Hopping Packing List

Here’s a lightweight island hopping packing list for carry-on only luggage! Just the term “island-hopping” should immediately register as “pack light” but for some, or all, of us, that’s usually just not possible! However if you’re heading to certain islands, like the South Pacific, where airlines charge $150 per flight for a...