via Huffington Post by Alyssa Ramos Up until about a year ago, I would have expected myself to be in a serious relationship right now, and getting engaged in five months, since that’s when I’ll be turning 28. Year-ago-me would have expected to be getting married by 29, and having a baby by 30, because that’s what seemed to be expected by family...
At some point, you're going to need to use one of these travel hacks, trust me. From shit you forgot to pack, to doing laundry in a hotel tub, this list has got you covered.
I’ve traveled to 6 continents and over 30 countries, yet my “to-go” list continues to grow. So to keep learning about new places and inspiring myself and you to keep traveling, I’ll add a new awesome place each week for Wanderlust Wednesday! Siquijor, Philippines Photo by: WengWengWonders.com While doing my research for my upcoming trip to the...
via Huffington Post by Alyssa Ramos I grew up poor, and by “poor”, I mean I had a single mother who made about $40k a year and had four kids to feed, two of which she adopted before I was born, when my birth-father was still around. I remember being self-conscious about not always having new clothes, using...
Fact: The price of flights is the most frustrating, discouraging, and impeding part of traveling. There's even some downsides to cheap flights!
by Alyssa Ramos Many people have asked me how I make money to travel as much as I do — usually noting that all it seems like I do is “blog”, and “blogging can’t be that lucrative, right?” Well, kind of, I actually only recently starting making (some) money from it, but the rest of the time, I write a crap load of content for other...
via Huffington Post I can already hear Regina George saying, “So, you think you’re pretty?”, and can imagine the amount of “Is this b*tch seriously complaining about being pretty and traveling?” comments this post will inevitably attract, but trust me, I’ve gotten worse things inferred about me when I travel alone. You would think...
via JohnnyJet.com Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without. Name: Alyssa Ramos Occupation: Travel Writer Hometown: Jupiter, FL Residence: West Hollywood, California College: Florida State University College major:Biology...
There seriously couldn't be a better place to travel solo than Iceland! It's like a natural amusement park with no rules except respecting the nature (and elves)!
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...
