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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.

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Top 10 Madrid Photo Spots

If you’re looking for the top Madrid photo spots, check out these amazing recommendations by a local! Madrid is a city mostly known to be a cultural location but it is also a beautiful and funny one, with amazing views and incredible places. Whether you like baroque style, gothic one or street art, you will find the perfect spot for you! And if you are more of...

what is a vpn

What is a VPN? Why Expats & Travelers Need Them

The first time I asked ‘What is a VPN?’ was because someone had suggested that I get one before going to China a few years ago. They said if I wanted to be able to access social media or even the internet, a VPN would let me bypass the restrictions that China has on both! I thought it was some sort of secret spy ware that only seasoned travelers (or...

How to get a passport renewal in one day with proof of upcoming international travel

ULTIMATE Spain Long Term Visa Guide: How to Legally Live in Spain (Project Expat)

The number one question I’ve gotten about Project Expat is how to get a visa to live to Spain, so here is my complete Spain Long Term Visa Guide! This information is for people who are looking to move to Spain, or stay here for longer than the free 3 month tourist visa. Full disclosure, I was intending on just using the 3 month visa since I was planning on...

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What Alyssa’s BUCKETLIST TATTOO Represents

This post is just for fun since a lot of people ask what the symbols on my bucketlist tattoo mean! First and foremost; I had always wanted to get a tattoo that symbolized my first, most greatest bucketlist accomplishments, so these are all things I’ve ALREADY DONE, not that are waiting to get checked off! Second, the tattoo is extra meaningful because: A). I...

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20 Photos of Empty Cities During Lockdown in 2020

As the coronavirus swept across the world turning our beloved landmarks and cities into eerily barren sites, the photographs people have of their empty cities are haunting to say the least. To see the Times Square or the Duomo in Milan completely devoid of human life is simply chilling. It sends a shiver down my spine in a way that only these post-apocalyptic vibes...