Hey, I'm alyssa
I moved abroad solo and so can you!
this is your sign to take the leap...
Ever wanted to do something completely different with your life?
I get it. Over 10 years ago I radically changed my life and moved from the USA to Switzerland without knowing a soul. Now I call Scotland home! My passion in life is helping other women discover solo travel and life abroad.
In this blog you’ll find:
My very best tips and tricks for moving abroad and thriving abroad, from my 10+ years as a solo female immigrant.
My solo travel guides for the UK & Europe.
The support and inspiration to take your own leap!
Latest from The Blog
Picture yourself on your Lisbon solo travel adventure. You're enjoying the most incredible food, served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. You're treasure-hunting at a flea market with a sweeping view overlooking the city. You're spend[...]
Amazing experiences in Prague, Czech Republic including food, live music, castles and art galleries.
Amazing things to see and do in Budapest including restaurants, music, museums, churches, thermal baths and more.
Living abroad as a solo woman gives you some incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in a new culture. As a woman who has lived abroad solo for over a decade, I’m willing to bet that new cultural experiences are a big part[...]
Picture yourself living in Scotland. Maybe you’re living in a cozy stone cottage on the Island of Shetland, with a sweeping view of the North Sea. Perhaps the bright lights and vibrant atmosphere of a big city like Glasgow are more y[...]
Do you dream of going to grad school in Scotland? There’s just something romantic about the idea of Scottish universities: gothic architecture, ivy-covered buildings, and libraries full of antique books that feel like something strai[...]
Wondering how to teach in an international school but not sure where to start? From the best international teacher recruitment agencies to my step-by-step guide for landing job offers, I’m sharing the secrets of how to teach in an i[...]
So you’re moving abroad and looking to meet people and make new friends? As a woman who has been living abroad solo for over a decade, I understand that friendships are your lifeline when you move abroad. A healthy friend group can b[...]
Looking for the best hotels in Edinburgh for solo female travellers? I’ve got you! I’m a seasoned solo female traveler and I’ve been making Edinburgh my home for the last five years. I understand what solo female travell[...]
So you're planning an international move? Maybe you've just been hired for that dream job overseas, or perhaps you're going back to school! Whatever it is, go you! Setting up a life in a foreign country can be a challe[...]
Dreaming of solo female travel to the Isle of Skye? Skye’s dramatic coastline and craggy mountain peaks are like something straight out of Middle Earth. Is the Isle of Skye safe for solo female travelers? Is it possible to get to the[...]
From storied castles and rugged mountains to cutting-edge theater and haute cuisine, Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh has something to delight every traveler. As a seasoned solo female traveler who has lived in Edinburgh f[...]
There’s no two ways about it, Edinburgh is a book lover’s paradise. From Sir Walter Scott to Irvine Welsh, this UNESCO City of Literature has been inspiring writers and readers for centuries. I’ve been living in Edinburg[...]
What to do in Krakow, Poland. Restaurants, live music, museums, sightseeing and more!
Jupiter Artland is an award-winning contemporary sculpture garden located outside of Edinburgh. If you’re an art lover like me, Jupiter Artland is definitely worth visiting. Is a car-free Jupiter Artland Day trip from Edinburgh possi[...]
Thinking of visiting Lucerne in winter? First of all, that’s a fabulous idea. Lucerne is a stunning fairytale town nestled just in the shadow of the Alps in German-speaking Switzerland. Lucerne (or Luzern in Swiss Ge[...]
Fasnacht Luzern is a completely grassroots, totally DIY and essentially Swiss party. The people of Luzern spend six months using their own ingenuity to prepare for a kickass party that feels utterly spontaneous. From incredible handmad[...]
This post is for all the photography lovers out there! Are you looking for a quick guide to the top Instagram spots in the most Instagrammable cities in Europe? I’ve got you, boo! As a solo female traveler who has spent ne[...]
From nautical charm and cozy cafes to off-the-grid arts spaces with an industrial edge, Copenhagen seems to have everything a traveler could ask for and then some. But as you plan your solo trip to Denmark's capital, some very real que[...]
So you’re planning a solo trip to Edinburgh? First of all, great choice! In so many ways, Edinburgh is the ideal city for solo female travelers. In fact, Edinburgh was my very first solo travel experience. Along with fantasies about[...]
Looking for an easy day trip from Edinburgh? I've got twelve of my favorites here for you, from car free day trips to the best day tours from Edinburgh.
This easy day trip is a quirky, magical little journey that set my inner explorer into overdrive. Sail the Firth of the Forth with me and take the Inchcolm Island Ferry. Come wander the abandoned Inchcolm Abbey with me (watch out for t[...]
You don't always have to travel to lands far away to find a little bit of magic. Case in point? Rosslyn Chapel! A Rosslyn Chapel Day trip is within seven miles of Edinburgh, but it feels like another realm. Take a stroll in th[...]
Getting a tattoo in a foreign country can be a perfectly safe, clean and culturally enlightening experience.
Coolest places to eat, drink, shop and hang out in Zurich, Switzerland.
Tucked in the mountains that divide Italy from Switzerland's Italian-speaking region of Ticino, a weekend in Locarno, Switzerland offers a welcome change of pace from the hustle and bustle of big cities like Zürich an[...]
Berwick Upon Tweed first caught my eye as I swept past it on the London North East Railway. I was on a trip between Edinburgh and London with no time to stop. As a solo female expat who has made Edinburgh her home for year[...]
