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10 Solo Travel Photography Tips

The question I receive the most on social media is, “how do you have photos of yourself if you are traveling alone?” Honestly, I had the same question when I began traveling solo (which was way before phones had the fantastic camera features they have now!) Luckily, there are many options for solo travelers to […]

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October comes with pumpkin-spiced everything, sweater weather, and of course beautiful views of color-changing leaves. Witnessing trees such as maple, oak, and sassafras transforming from lush green to burnt orange, amber, and yellow is the unofficial indicator of autumn. With this list of the top places to see fall foliage in North America, you will […]

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What to-do with the final days of summer As we enter August, now is the time to be intentional on how you want to spend these final summer days. Check out the list of inspirtional things to do this august here: Go on a bike ride Read a complete book (you can view my favorite […]

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One of the biggest concerns for travelers, especially women travelers, is safety while solo traveling. Navigating an unfamiliar destination can feel overwhelming, which is why I put together this list of 10 solo travel safety tips you can use to help ease your mind and allow you to focus on enjoying your trip! 10 Solo […]

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Notre Dame

The first time I visited Paris was a combination of traveling solo and participating in a retreat. Intentionally, I arrived a few days early to experience Paris alone before joining the other travelers in my retreat group. During the few days of experiencing Paris for the first time by myself, I could only compare it […]

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If you’re wondering where the top places to stay are, on your next visit to Montauk, NY, you have come to the right place! When visiting Montauk, NY the most important decision is where to stay. For such a small beach town, there are many accommodation options available, from the budget-friendly no-frills motel to the […]

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Discover the best solo travel destinations in the world with One Girl Travel and Revel! youtube Collaboration with revel If this is your first time hearing about Revel, let me introduce you! Revel is a YouTube channel that is the world’s best destination for adventurers & explorers, artists & romantics, and the curious & the […]

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Trying to book a vacation during a pandemic isn’t easy. However, I was able to find somewhere that was social distance and dog friendly, when I booked with Getaway House! About Getaway House are tiny house cabins with 14 different locations throughout the U.S. Cabins are modern, and furnished with all the amenities of home. […]

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How an “insult” predicted my future: “why don’t you GO AND BE A strong independent woman, LIKE oPRAH” Twice… twice in my life I was told this phrase from a boyfriend (obviously ex boyfriend now). It wasn’t said as a compliment, no, they told me to be a strong independent woman, like Oprah as an […]

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I am approached often about my solo travels. I am praised for going on a trip alone, and then it is followed with a “I wish I could do something like that.” Truth is… you can!

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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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