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Keeping a Travel Journal of Your Summer Vacation Summer is a magical time. For many, this season provides that once-a-year opportunity to travel somewhere exciting, exotic or relaxing. You may get to spend time with friends or family, or even luxuriate in a few days all by yourself. Regardless of the type of summer vacation […]
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First Solo Trip at 50? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Go Hi friend. So, you’re thinking about taking your first solo trip at 50. Maybe you’ve already opened seventeen tabs about destinations, safety, hotels, and what to pack. And maybe you’ve also found about seventeen reasons to wait. The timing isn’t […]
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Episode 105 of the One Girl Travel Podcast: “From Shy to Social: Solo Travel Tips for Meeting Strangers” Learn how to meet people while traveling solo with simple tips to start conversations and feel more confident on your trip. Hi there, I used to be the shyest, quietest kid, and learning how to meet people […]
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Hi friend. Personal growth for women doesn’t always look like a perfectly planned fresh start. Sometimes it looks like admitting that the life, business, routine, or identity that once fit you doesn’t fit anymore. And personal growth for women can feel uncomfortable because you’re not only changing your plans. You’re changing your relationship with yourself. […]
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Hey friend. I’ll be honest, a lot of us hit our 40s and realize we thought we’d feel more settled by now. We’ve built the career, handled the responsibilities, shown up for everyone else… and yet there can still be this quiet feeling that something’s missing. Have you ever felt that way? Like you’re living […]
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Hey friend. I’ll be honest. The first time I tried to record a video of myself for social media, I was a complete wreck. I probably hit record twenty times. I looked at the footage and immediately thought, “Who is that person?” My voice sounded weird. My hair was doing that one thing it does […]
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Hi! I am so happy you are here. If you have ever felt like the best years of your life are behind you, I want to gently tell you that the best parts are actually just getting started. There is something truly magical about hitting your 40s. You have a clearer sense of who you […]
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Hi, my name is Alessia, and I live on Long Island, NY. I am a solo traveler, baker, artist, gardener, and all-around good-time-haver. Most importantly, I believe anyone, especially women, can do anything they set their minds to.
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