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Author - Alyssa Ramos

I’m Alyssa Ramos, a full-time, self-made, solo traveler who’s been to over 85+ Countries, all 7 Continents, 7 World Wonders, 7 Wonders of Nature, plus I recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and dove the Great Barrier Reef!

I created this life of full-time traveling completely on my own, and my goal is to give you as much information and inspiration as possible to make travel happen for you too!

Top 2019 Travel Trends To Try

Top 2019 Travel Trends To Try

The top 2019 travel trends to try out will have you venturing out more often, trying out new experiences, and trying to make the world a better place in general.  While people of all ages and backgrounds love to travel, 2019 travel trends will have a real focus on Millennials and Gen Zers. If the words Instagram, eco-friendly and living your best life have...

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Top Destinations To Visit For A Good USD Exchange Rate

Top destinations that have a good USD exchange rate can really make or break a trip. After all, if you want to experience a trip of a lifetime in a top destination you want to make sure every dollar is working for you. Visiting top destinations where the US dollar is strong is an easy way to save money. It also means you can travel to what might typically be an...

20 Must-Have Travel Gifts for the Holidays

It’s that time of year again. It’s the season of giving! As you elbow your way through hordes of shoppers at the mall while diligently crossing gifts off your list, you might have some trouble finding the perfect present for the traveler in your life. Traveling the world, exploring continents near and far, meeting new people, trying exotic foods—what do you get the...

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6 Tokyo Nightlife Experiences to Try

Tokyo is one of my favorite cities in the World, with so many reasons that it takes multiple blog posts to explain! The first two times I went to Tokyo solo, so I mostly did things during the day, but this time I got to go experience a major part of the culture; Tokyo nightlife! Tokyo nightlife plays a major role both in the local life and the tourism aspect, and it...

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DIY Holiday Essential Oil Candles Tutorial

Follow this super easy DIY holiday essential oils candles tutorial for the most unique (and affordable!) holiday gifts this year! All you need are a couple of cheap items that you can get off of Amazon which I’ll list at the end of this tutorial. You can also switch up the scents and order your favorite essential oils instead of the holiday scents! TIP: For the...

Travelers should ask permission before taking a photograph of locals

 5 Travel Photography Rules When Locals Are Around

Travel photography is a great way to have memories of your adventures and all the great people you met along the way, including locals. Plus, with so many social media platforms around, it’s so easy to share your photos and let others see what you did and who you met while traveling. Of course we all know how easy it is to get caught up in the moment and take snaps...

Practice daily stretching to support wellness while traveling

7 Travel Wellness Habits To Practice Daily

by Shilpa Bhim We know that practicing travel wellness habits daily helps to maintain overall health and wellbeing. But, in all the excitement of exploring new places, we often forget to look out for number one: ourselves. Fortunately, maintaining your health and wellbeing on a daily basis while traveling is easy, thanks to these 7 travel wellness tips. These travel...

Everything you could possibly need to know to plan a trip to the iconic cities of Cinque Terre! From how to book cheap flights to Italy, to getting around the five cities of Cinque Terre by train, boat, or hiking!

The Ultimate Cinque Terre Travel Guide

If you’re thinking about planning a trip to the iconic colored-building cluttered cliffsides of Italy’s Cinque Terre in the Liguria region, there’s probably a few questions you’re itching to figure out! Where are the best areas for photos? Where should you stay? Why did I also mention Liguria? How in the heck do you even pronounce the name Cinque Terre? These were...

Paris, France one of the cheapest destinations for Thanksgiving 2018

20 Cheapest Travel Destinations For Thanksgiving 2019

by Shilpa Bhim With Thanksgiving 2019 just around the corner many Americans have travel deals, rather than turkey on their mind. If you’re one of those people trying to snag a flight, check out the cheapest travel destinations for Thanksgiving 2019 based on data from  CheapOair. According to their report, Thanksgiving travel has historically resulted in...

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5 Cute Practical Travel Hairstyles

Every destination has an exciting adventure waiting for experience seekers. If you’re one of them, you probably love knocking things to do off your bucket list. After a day of exploring though, do you often end up with a hairstyle similar to a highland cow? While you might tolerate a frizzy mane, you should know, a hair-raising thrill doesn’t have to be a hair...