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.
by Alyssa Ramos I’ve been trying to see an awesome waterfall for a few months now, and definitely got my fix yesterday in Iceland when I took a 13 hour roadtrip along the South coast of the country! Not only are there massive, beautiful waterfalls that you can walk up to and even walk behind, but also tons of smaller ones that run down crevices of the majestic...
by Alyssa Ramos Unless you’re purposely trying to be alone, or on a deserted island, the chances of you actually being alone when you travel solo are quite skinny. I’m not saying that you’re always going to have a buddy that you know around, but I am saying that it’s really not that hard to strike up a conversation with a potential new buddy...
by Alyssa Ramos What’s the best way to get local insights, tips, and information about a country you’re traveling to? Ask a local of course! Before my Iceland trip, I researched the awesome travel blog, StuckinIceland.com, and asked Jon Thorsteinsson some questions to get a better idea of Iceland, and what to do there. Check out his suggestions and travel...
by Alyssa Ramos Everyone is always trying to find the cheapest ways to travel, or complaining that they can’t travel because they can’t afford it, OR my personal favorite, questioning me about how I do afford it. Well, it might be your own fault that you can’t afford it, especially if you have expensive taste for handbags or fancy dinners. Even if...
That’s the thing about Cuba — it’s a living time capsule where romance prevails and there’s a general appreciation and respect for each other. By Alyssa Ramos via GeoChic.com Fierce notes from a rusted trumpet wail and dance through the dry, salty Havana air that whirls along the Malecón at sunset. The trumpet player with his frayed fedora hat and cotton pants is one...
I don’t normally drink mixed drinks, but when I do it’s because it’s a really fun looking and tasting cocktail, especially if it’s for a theme like the Fourth of July! Here’s a few I found that look fun to serve up this weekend! White Wine with a splash of Rosé and Soda Blueberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries for Garnish...
Why yes, I will take a 'selfie'. How else would you get in the picture when you solo travel?
Have you ever traveled to certain countries that you just couldn’t help but notice how attractive the people were? Or do you have an attraction for certain features that are relative to certain countries? I mean, you have to notice that some countries are pretty much stereotyped for having hot people, right? Otherwise people wouldn’t have a...
It was a nice, easy hike to get to Hermit Falls in the Santa Anita Canyon, where you can jump off cliffs into the water, and slide down the natural water slide!
I've had my fair share of bruised butts, unwanted enemas & nostril flushings, lost bikini tops, & underwater surprises, now I have tips for jumping off cliffs.