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. I’m a travelling writer and all around sassy lady with a very low tolerance for comfort zones. About 10 years ago I took the leap and moved from America to Switzerland without knowing a soul. Now I’m living in Scotland and travelling as much as I can. My passion is empowering other women in their 30s and 40s to take the leap and discover solo travel and life abroad…
In this blog you’ll find:
Tips and tricks to thrive in your solo expat life. My solo travel guides for Scotland, Europe and beyond, with a keen eye to what’s offbeat, cultural and artsy-farty about every destination I visit. Plus, the inspiration & support to take your own leap!
Latest from The Blog
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.
With the beginning of the pandemic three years in the rear view, we've adjusted to our new normal. Or have we? Working from home has blurred the lines between our personal and professional lives. With so many things vying for our atte[...]
