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10 Best Things to Do in Bergen, Norway

Initially my interest in going to Bergen was sparked when I discovered a train route I could take with my RailEurope flexipass that goes from one side of Norway to the other. It starts in Oslo and ends in Bergen and has several other scenic stops you can make on the way. Since I always enjoy a challenge, the idea of traveling across the entire country while...

5 Reasons to Visit Keflavik Iceland

by Alyssa Ramos Reykjavik was honestly the last place I wanted to stay during my trip to Iceland, which is why I decided to stay in a small town that was void of any crowds or late night parties. The experience I was seeking in Iceland was all about adventures, the road less traveled, and pushing my own limits, none of which I would have accomplished by staying in...

5 Diverse Perks of Panama

5 Diverse Perks of Panama

by Alyssa Ramos Panama wasn’t on the top of my To-Go list, but a sudden offer to go to a country I’ve never been to before was obviously not going to get turned down! Aloft in Panama City was nice enough to host me for a few days, and even set up tours so I could see all that their beloved city has to offer! My initial stereotypical thoughts on Panama...

Alyssa in Cuba - Havana Nights

Havana Nightlife – Fabrica de Arte y ‘Parisien’

All of the younger locals I’ve talked to have all recommended two places to go to at night – Casa de la Musica, or Fabrica de Arte. Some people will also recommend the Malicón at night, but it’s mostly for locals who go there to sit, talk, make out, etc., and unless you have a romantic partner to sit there and smooch with sans cell phone…it...

18 Travel Mistakes You Do NOT Want To Make

18 Travel Mistakes You Do NOT Want To Make

by Alyssa Ramos After traveling to 6 continents and almost 30 countries, I’ve had my fair share of travel mistakes and fails, and witnessed even more of them. Luckily, that means I can compile these mistakes into a list to help other travelers avoid my same misfortunes. You’re welcome. 1. Not Researching Best LOCAL Areas to Stay In Don’t just go...

How To Make The Most Out Of A Layover

How to Make The Most Out Of A Layover

I got to go to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fiji, Samoa Islands, and Honolulu for FREE, just by booking flights with longer layovers! by Alyssa Ramos World travelers, globe trotters, solo travelers, backpackers, gap years, wanderlusters, and travel buggers — no matter what you call us, we are all travelers. You probably remember the moment you realized you had a severe...

15 Affordable International Trips to Take in 2015

15 Affordable International Trips to Take in 2015

by Alyssa Ramos Traveling really isn’t as ridiculously expensive as you think, in fact there are plenty of affordable international trips you can and SHOULD take in 2015. Let’s get one thing clear first – if you suck at planning and that’s why you end up paying a shit ton of money when you travel, than that’s your fault. There IS a...

Glampacking Through Thailand

Glampacking Through Thailand

by Alyssa Ramos The one hour flight from Bangkok to Krabi wasn’t bad at all, aside from the fact that Kelli almost missed it because she was buying makeup at the airport since she left hers at JFK. We booked last minute flights on SkyScanner for only $40 and had planned on meeting up with my friend Nina, who lives in Krabi and was supposed to show us around and...