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What are your top 3 dream travel destinations? Do they seem like just dreams to you? What if you could make them happen with a little bit of help?
Hi, I'm Alyssa, and I am one of those weird people who's favorite activity is planning trips. After many years of traveling the world, I love sharing what I've gleaned from my travels with my clients to help them plan their dream trip.
With 15 different countries traveled, I can offer you expertise to plan your trip according to your budget, travel style, personal preferences, and timeline. I have four different packages, depending on how much you'd like me to do and how much you'd like to do yourself.
Places I specialize in...
- Turkey
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Israel
- Montenegro
- Cyprus
- Greece
- Budapest, Hungary
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- London, UK
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
(P.S. This list does not mean you're limited to these destinations! I would love to explore different places with you.)
Want to make your travel dreams come true? Keep scrolling to see how it works and what option might best fit your travel needs.
Adventure • Foodie • Faith • History • Shopping • Budget • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography • Road Trip • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation
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Our quick take on every restaurant/cafe/bar/bakery we visit in NYC, updated as we go (plus a score for El Prez).
Tips/tricks/suggestions provided for all types of situations (e.g., reservation requirements, best order options, pics, pricing, etc.). Newest reviews at the top of the list.
This is a combination of some well-known spots, holes in the wall, late night bites, and neighborhood gems across the city (predominantly Manhattan & Brooklyn).
PRO TIP: If you want to search for the best spots according to us, just 'CMND/CTRL + F' for "8." or "9."
Foodie • Coffee • Wine
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Ever contemplated a new method of travel? A way to break up all of the traffic-filled roadtrips or miserable treks to the airport, only to wait 2-3 hours for a flight? Fed up with the same old highway views (or lack of views from the plane)?
If so, this guide is for you! From the very first time I boarded an Amtrak Long Distance (LD) train in 2016 in Oakland, CA, I was immediately overcome with excitement, which quickly morphed into a passion. I have yet to go on a trip and not catch myself in a trance staring out the window on multiple occasions, failing to read/watch all of the books/shows I thought I would need or having a deep conversation with a complete stranger in the observation car. These experiences are the reason why I write this guide, to share and hopefully inform prospective travelers.
If you are not familiar with Amtrak’s LD services, fear not! I intend to offer as much information about the train options, destinations, schedules and anything else I can think of to lead your potential adventure. If for some reason, I don’t cover something, feel free to reach out!
This is just part one of a three-part guide and will cover the intro as well as the first five long-distance trains (numerically). Be sure to check out the other two sections, the individual more in-depth route guides, as well as 20 Questions for an Amtrak LD First Timer (all coming soon!).
Car-free • Accessibility • Groups • Family • Couples • 50+ • Female Solo • Digital Nomads • Vegetarian • Adventure • Budget • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Slow Travel • Road Trip • Sustainable/Eco • History • Luxury • Outdoors • Wellness
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Hostels can be a great way to meet other travelers, stay in popular locations, and travel affordably. Here's a running list of hostels that I've stayed at and a summary of my experience with them. Any questions? Shoot me a message on Instagram or TikTok!
Solo Female • Budget • Adventure • Architecture • People & Culture
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My quick take on every restaurant/cafe/bar/bakery I visit this year, updated as I go (plus a score for El Prez). NYC and beyond.
Tip/tricks/suggestions provided for all types of situations (e.g., reservation requirements, best order options, pics of food I ordered, etc.). Newest reviews at the top of the list.
PRO TIP: If you want to search for good reviews, just cmnd/ctrl + F for "8." or "9."
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This is part two of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for the following trains: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight, check out part one (linked below)!
Part two will include the Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes.
Car-free • Accessibility • Backpacker • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Adventure • Budget • History • Outdoors • Luxury • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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Every detail about how I pulled off a trip around the Western United States and saw some of the country's most incredible natural wonders for less than $1,300 total. 🤯 Of course, this is the exact route that we used, but there are plenty of other options to choose from. Keep in mind, this is definitely not the itinerary to follow if you are looking to spend a significant amount of time in one specific area. We intentionally planned to see some major highlights along the trip and knew going into it that we would miss a lot of what these parks have to offer.
Adventure • Budget • Outdoors • Photography
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A Guide to Climbing Gyms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico & France
A guide to a variety of climbing gyms located across the U.S. separated by state and Canada, Mexico and France. Activities range from bouldering, top rope, lead and much more! Day passes are available at each location, often include their daily classes and access to their workout gym space. Additionally, some climbing gyms offer additional discounts for students, military members, seniors and early morning climbs. Be sure to check out each locations website to see what each gym offers to maximize your experience.
This is by no means an all extensive list of climbing gyms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and France but ones I have personally visited while working in various states, cities and countries.
Do you have a favorite climbing gym we should put on our list to check out? Let us know!
Groups • Couples • Family • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Adventure • Relaxation
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I have seen first hand from my partner how hard it can be to be gluten free in different settings - your friends pick a place without gf options, you end up at a work dinner you didn’t have a say in, or you’re at a dinner where you don’t know if things are safe to eat or not.
Fear not, living through this first hand, we have some good tips to navigate this.
The guide below will help you think about critical questions, thoughts, and ideas that need to be addressed for someone with a gluten intolerance or allergy. I also point out places that do things well when it comes to having gluten free option.
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Traveling is about exploring, relaxing, and leaving work behind. So, why spend hours working on an itinerary or settle for a generic one when you can have a personalized itinerary crafted just for you?
Every traveler, and trip, is unique, and I enjoy curating personalized experiences that match your interests, preferences, budget, and travel style.
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, an adventure seeker, a food lover, or a relaxation specialist, I've got you covered.
Adventure • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel • Photography • Road Trip • Coffee • Mountain • Camping • Relaxation • Wellness • Wine • Beach
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Everything you need for your cross-country train trip, and then some. If you don't know what the USA Rail Pass is, check out my guide that is attached below before deciding if this is something you might be interested in! From there, if you're serious about making this type of trip a reality, lets talk!
Adventure • Budget • Slow Travel • Photography • Outdoors
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If you're anything like me (a huge film nerd), you like to visit famous movie locations while you're in a new place. Movies are a great way to see the world before you can actually see it, so visiting the locations in real life can be a thrilling and sometimes even cathartic experience!
Some of my favorite films act as a sort of guide to specific cities, so within my travels I've done my best to recreate them. Enjoy!
Female Solo • Car-free • Couples • Architecture • Art • Budget • Coffee • People & Culture • Romantic • History
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Embark on a gastronomic adventure with our exclusive Foodie Board, featuring a curated selection of upscale restaurants from across the globe. From trendy hotspots to iconic culinary destinations, tantalize your taste buds with the finest dining experiences each city has to offer. Explore diverse flavors and indulge in culinary excellence, all in one convenient showcase.✨
Couples • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Business • Foodie • Romantic • Luxury
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