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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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35 Socotra Island Essential Travel Tips

Socotra Island is an extremely remote, difficult, yet unique and beautiful destination, which many people don’t think to travel to. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of solid information or posts with travel tips to prepare you for a intense week there. The famous Dragon’s Blood Trees of Socotra that are only found on this island! I wasn’t aware of...

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11 Top Things to See in Socotra Island

Dragon Blood Tree forest in Socotra Island – Copyright @mylifesatravelmovie Let me just start out by saying that Socotra Island is one of the most intense adventures I’ve had in my ten years of traveling solo, but absolutely worth it. This relatively small island has drastic and stunning landscapes, plus a lot of endemic plants, like the famous...

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My Engagement in Italy

Yes you read that correctly, I recently got engaged in Italy, to an amazing Sardinian man! Everything about this has seemed incredibly fateful and part of the universe’s plan for me, and it’s one of my favorite travel stories yet, so I decided to write it out! *I am working on an extended mini-book with more details but for now here’s our story: The...

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Lake Como in Winter: Top Tips and Itinerary

Going to Lake Como in winter was honestly a very random decision. Especially since I am not a fan of cold weather. However I suddenly had also random plans to spend NYE in Switzerland, and my birthday was a few days later, so I thought it would be fab to spend it in Lake Como. Despite many people warning me that many things are closed in the winter, I went anyway...

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Why There Are Abandoned Beach Resorts in Boracay

I was told the gov is waiting for all of this to fall down on its own…and there was nothing preventing me or other toursits from walking on it! Recently I stumbled upon a bunch of abandoned beach resorts in Boracay that honestly creeped me out and confused the hell out of me. I hadn’t done any prior travel research or anything, so that probably added to...

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Voluntarily Childfree and Traveling: Why You Don’t Need a Reason

Why no, I do not want a child traveling with me at the moment. I like my peace. Other people’s reproduction choices has been a hot topic for many people lately, so I’m going to keep posting about being voluntarily childfree and traveling to make sure everyone knows that you don’t have to give anyone a reason or explanation.. We’re living in a...

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11 Christmas Markets in USA That Look Like Europe

If Santa didn’t bring you that flight ticket to Germany this year, don’t worry, there are x Christmas Markets in USA that look like Europe! Whether you’re a huge fan of the holiday season, or simply just looking for a mini European-esque escape, or perhaps you just really love gluhwein like I do, you can plan a staycation to these cities to get your...

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2024 Tulum Festival Season Events & Parties!

Tulum festival season is now a world famous phenomenon, with the biggest DJs, and even an extension of Tomorrowland happening right here in the jungle! Events sell out quickly, so book in advance for 2024 Tulum Festival Season & NYE! If tickets are sold out for major events like Core and Afterlife, DM me on IG (@mylifesatravelmovie) and I’ll see if I know...