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Ultimate Travel Essentials

Posted on August 14, 2023August 15, 2023by alisontheadventurer

I never travel without these items!

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Five Things You Need to Know About Iceland Before Visiting Iceland

Posted on October 30, 2022February 17, 2023by alisontheadventurer

All you need to know about Iceland before visiting Iceland

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11 Ways to Travel Around the Land of Fire and Ice

Posted on October 23, 2022February 17, 2023by alisontheadventurer

How to get around Iceland

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Battle of the Daypacks

Posted on January 17, 2021November 5, 2021by alisontheadventurer

Looking for a daypack? Check out this post!

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How to Road Trip During a Pandemic

Posted on October 2, 2020November 5, 2021by alisontheadventurer

Road tripping during a pandemic? Yes, you can!

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The GORUCK GR2 vs Tortuga Setout

Posted on April 28, 2020November 5, 2021by alisontheadventurer

A gear review about the GORUCK GR2 and Tortuga Setout.

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How I Only Spent $200 on Accommodation During Two Months Abroad in Europe

Posted on January 17, 2020November 5, 2021by alisontheadventurer

I tried Couchsurfing during two months abroad in Europe and this is how it went!

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Why Hostels Rock!

Posted on September 5, 2018September 6, 2018by alisontheadventurer

Whenever I travel, I try to stay at a hostel.  I know what you are thinking.. They are gross, dirty and for teenagers.  While this can be true, I have found they can also be clean, for more mature people and fun! Here are my top 5 reasons why I love staying at hostels: You […]

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My Favorite Shoes for Travel

Posted on June 11, 2018September 7, 2018by alisontheadventurer

When you are backpacking through new territories, you want to pack lightweight but comfortable shoes!  You also don’t want to scream “tourist” when locals see you.  Here are my favorite shoes for all of my adventures abroad.  Please note, I have not been sponsored to write about these shoes.. I just really love them and […]

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Why Traveling Solo Is My Jam

Posted on November 15, 2017August 20, 2018by alisontheadventurer

We all have that one friend.  You know.. The one that takes 5 hours to get ready.  Or how about the one who is perpetually late?  Or even the one who never shows up at all and you secretly have them saved in you phone as “Flake of the Year”? This is the reason why […]

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About me

Hi, I’m Alison!

I’m from the Bay Area, California with a passion for travel.  I love meeting new people, hiking beautiful trails and seeing things for the very first time.  I travel solo and carry just a backpack on all of my adventures.

Bucketlist

Namibia

Tanzania

Kenya

Turkey

Egypt

Israel

 

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