When I first decided that I wanted to go volunteer in Africa, I researched a TON of volunteer programs, and finally found one that not only sounded amazing, but affordable and legitimate as well. I had never heard of the town called Muizenberg where the IVHQ volunteer program took place in South Africa, so had to do some research to see where exactly it was, and what...
via The Huffington Post by Alyssa Ramos When I tell people I’m a travel blogger, there’s a fairly good chance they’ll either question how I make money from it, or say something along the lines of, “You get paid to travel? How do I sign up for that?” If they say nothing at all, that usually means they think I’m full of shit and have...
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...
Sydney Blogger Guide Interview with Phoebe Blyth From ManyManyAdventures.com by Alyssa Ramos I contacted Phoebe through her boyfriend and fellow Many Many Adventures blogger Ronnie Charrier, who also lived in Sydney. The two met while traveling and fell in love in Mozambique. Where in Sydney did you live (or stay) and what made you choose it? I’ve...
Blogger Guides is a project I put together to find out tips and insights from local bloggers in each place I was planning to visit. I searched the top bloggers in each area, then Tweeted them to see if they’d be interested, and then interviewed them via email. It gave me a MUCH better idea on what to do, and especially what to pack. by Alyssa Ramos Featured...
by Alyssa Ramos I hated Bangkok before I even got there. It all started with the negative reviews I got from friends, plus the teeny tiny little fact that there was a military coup (when the military overthrows the government) right before my trip that was causing a 10pm curfew and dangerous riots. It was all downhill from there when my journey from Africa to Bangkok...
by Alyssa Ramos Before I went to South Africa I not only researched every possible thing about it and what to do, but also found and interviewed local bloggers for their tips as well. I ended up doing a lot of the things they recommended as well as a few other things on my own, and now can say what I thought the best things to do/see were, as well as the things you...
by Alyssa Ramos Screw hot yoga, if I’m going to be sweating in Downward Dog (or working out in general), there better be a pool involved. That’s why I was beyond excited when I heard about the hot new workout trend that’s been popping up privately around town – poolside yoga! But I’m definitely not just talking about your average...
Blogger Guides – Featured Blogger Mark Weins – Migrationology.com by Alyssa Ramos migrationology.com @migrationology – What made you move to Bangkok? I originally came to Thailand to eat, I just wanted to explore the food. Really, it was as simple as that. I got a ticket to Thailand, with next to zero life plans, but a hunger to eat and travel...
Interview With Featured Blogger: Karisa Nicholls, CapeTownMyLove.com by Alyssa Ramos How long have you lived in Cape Town and what do you absolutely love the most? I moved to to Cape Town in January of 2003. I love all the diverse options the city has to offer. From being able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, touring the winelands...
