We all know that travel can be transformative, awe-inspiring, and expose us to amazing sights, sounds, and experiences around the globe. However, one of the dirty and (not so) little…
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Sunny Skies And Tropical Vibes: My Favorite Daytime Things To Do In Miami, Florida
by Alissaby Alissa 8 commentsI fell into a loving relationship with Miami by chance. It was never a destination that I sought out, yet due to the presence of family and friends around the…
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for two whole years. I pretty much started this blog on a whim, after one of those “maybe I should start a…
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Ethical Travel In Chefchaouen, Morocco: Does Tourism Negatively Impact Local Children?
by AlissaTourism in Morocco is booming, and it’s easy to see why. Morocco is a beautiful country with delicious food, rich history and culture, and a strong tourist infrastructure that makes…
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Saying Hello And Goodbye To Seville, Spain (Once Again)
by Alissaby Alissa 6 commentsThe first time I said goodbye to Seville (aka Sevilla, its proper name in Spanish and how it will remain written in the rest of this post), it was with…
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The Social Dancer’s Guide To Salsa And Bachata In Medellin, Colombia
by AlissaActually, the social dancer’s guide to salsa, bachata, and kizomba in Medellin. Who knew there were so many kizomberos around Medellin!? I loved Medellin for social dancing. It had exactly what…
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Stepping Into A Labyrinth Of Languages In Tangier, Morocco
by Alissa“Hay un toilette fii el camión?” I found myself thinking. One sentence, three languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, and Spanish again. “Probably not,” was the follow-up thought. And there was English.…
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Wandering While Bloody: Interview With Traveler And Menstrual Activist Emilie Pichot
by Alissaby Alissa 6 commentsI am so excited to present you with the next installment of my menstruation and travel series, this time in the form of an interview! Earlier this summer I put together…
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Searching For Home In San Francisco
by Alissaby Alissa 8 commentsThis wasn’t the first time that I had gotten into a car with a near stranger. It was late, far past bedtime, and I watched as the hills of San…
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How To Drastically Improve In A Foreign Language…Without Immersion Through Travel
by Alissaby Alissa 2 commentsI’m a huge lover of languages, and a big proponent of language learning in conjunction with travel. Language learning, even just the basics, helps us connect to cultures and people…