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May 26, 2025

Lisbon solo travel: The best things to do alone in Lisbon

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 spending an intimate evening at a Fado bar, discovering Lisbon's completely unique music scene. Along with the[...]

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May 24, 2025

solo Female travel to prague: your Ultimate Guide

Amazing experiences in Prague, Czech Republic including food, live music, castles and art galleries.

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European City Breaks, City Breaks, Travel
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May 1, 2025

Things to do alone in budapest: your solo female travel guide

Amazing things to see and do in Budapest including restaurants, music, museums, churches, thermal baths and more.

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A woman looking out at Eiger Nordwand, on her way to take the cog railway up to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe
Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland
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May 1, 2025

HOW TO DEAL WITH CULTURE SHOCK AS A SOLO WOMAN LIVING ABROAD: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

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 of what you were looking for when you chose to go on your adventure in a foreign country. But what do you[...]

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Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland, Scotland
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April 3, 2025

How to move to scotland as an american: Your step by step guide

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 your vibe. As an American who has been living in Scotland for years, I understand how this beautiful count[...]

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Edinburgh castle a seen from across Princes Street gardens.
Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland, Scotland
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March 29, 2025

HOW TO GO TO GRAD SCHOOL IN SCOTLAND AS AN AMERICAN: YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE

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 straight out of a novel. But what if I told you that grad school in Scotland is more than that? It’s also cu[...]

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Life Abroad Tips, Teaching Abroad
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March 23, 2025

how to teach in an international school: Your Step by Step Guide

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 international school!

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A graffiti image of John Lennon at the John Lennon Wall, Prague.
Life Abroad Tips
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March 22, 2025

How to make friends living abroad as a solo female: Your Ultimate guide

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 be your key to unlocking a new language, building your community, mastering travel and even discovering ne[...]

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August 16, 2024

the 23 best hotels in Edinburgh for solo female travellers

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 travellers are looking for in a hotel and I’m here to be your boots on the ground to help you find the perfect[...]

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Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland, The Expat Files
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March 18, 2024

complete guide: How To Prepare For An International Move

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 challenge. Trust me, I know. I've lived overseas for a decade and I've made two international moves on my own:[...]

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Hey, I’m Alyssa

Hey, I’m Alyssa

Alyssa O Writes

I'm a travelling writer and all around sassy lady with a very low tolerance for comfort zones. I've got a decade of experience with life abroad as a solo expat in Switzerland & Scotland and my passion is helping other women live their solo travel & life abroad dreams. I moved abroad solo and so can you!

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