Quali-Dad Time & Seeing America By Truck
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - This is my photo essay about the 6 days I spent trucking with my father. Until that week, we hadn’t really spoken or spent any time together for about 5 years. In an...
View ArticleWhen It’s Not Really Goodbye
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - “On y va!”, Tommy yelled, the boat starting with a roar. As I sat on this boat filled mostly with Martiniquais, I picked out a young couple sitting in the back. They were...
View ArticleLast Minute Valentine’s Day Travel Tips
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - *Warning: there will be a lot of lovey-dovey pictures of Tom and I. Prepare thy barf-bag. There are two celebrations I’ve developed especially low expectations for:...
View ArticleHow to Piss Off Your Partner While Living Abroad Together
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - No matter how much you love each other, living with your partner can be pretty difficult. Add to that a foreign country and extenuating circumstances and it could be the...
View ArticleOur Romantic Day Out in Brighton
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - A couple months ago, I told Tom that he “needs to be more romantic.” I believe I said, “Whisk me away.” I know, I’m a demanding broad. But I’m a firm believer that you...
View ArticleOne Reason Travelling as a Couple Sucks
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - Dear, oh dear. I haven’t been publishing as regularly as I wanted to. I’m not mad, though. It’s because I’ve been swamped with freelance work! Just to show that I haven’t...
View ArticleSex in Martinique: 8 Practical Tips
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - I wrote in my Year in Search article that queries related to sex in Martinique is one of the most common search terms I get for people who find my blog. The post they land...
View ArticleThinking About Moving Abroad for Love? Read This First.
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - “So, what brings you to London?” I hate when people ask me that question. Being the awkward turtle that I am, I have developed a number of canned responses: The...
View ArticleThe Annoying Shit People Say When I Travel Without My Boyfriend
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - I don’t think I’ve ever cursed in the title of a blog post but this one has really gotten on my tits. When I was planning my trip to Morocco I told people I would be going...
View ArticleSo You’ve Moved Abroad for Love – Now What?
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - The decision to move has been made. The flight has been taken. The honeymoon period of being in the same room with your boo has worn off. Then BAM! Reality kicks you in...
View Article8 Practical Communication Tips for Travelling With Your SO
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - A lot of couples travel articles talk about the importance of good communication while travelling with your partner. But what does that mean and how do you execute it? In...
View Article5 Things To Do in St Lucia With Your Best Friend – Or When You’re Not On Your...
Alyssa Writes Alyssa Writes - This island may be the world’s top honeymoon destination, but whether you’re travelling solo, with a friend, or even a partner… there are tons of non-romantic things to do...
View ArticleLast Minute Valentine’s Day Travel Tips
There are two celebrations I’ve developed especially low expectations for: Valentine’s Day and my birthday. Coincidentally, they fall within two days of each other. I’m not bitter because of bad...
View ArticleHow to Piss Off Your Partner While Living Abroad Together
No matter how much you love each other, living with your partner can be pretty difficult. Add to that a foreign country and extenuating circumstances and it could be the beginning of the end. For my...
View ArticleOur Romantic Day Out in Brighton
A couple months ago, I told my partner that he “needs to be more romantic.” I believe I said, “Whisk me away.” I know, I’m a demanding broad. But I’m a firm believer that you need to continue ‘dating’...
View ArticleOne Reason Travelling as a Couple Sucks
Dear, oh dear. I haven’t been publishing as regularly as I wanted to. I’m not mad, though. It’s because I’ve been swamped with freelance work! Just to show that I haven’t forgot about you, here’s a new...
View ArticleThinking About Moving Abroad for Love? Read This First.
“So, what brings you to London?” I hate when people ask me that question. Being the awkward turtle that I am, I have developed a number of canned responses: The professional response: “I wanted to work...
View ArticleThe Annoying Shit People Say When I Travel Without My Boyfriend
I don’t think I’ve ever cursed in the title of a blog post but this one has really gotten on my tits. When I was planning my trip to Morocco I told people I would be going for at least a month. If they...
View ArticleSo You’ve Moved Abroad for Love – Now What?
The decision to move has been made. The flight has been taken. The honeymoon period of being in the same room with your boo has worn off. Then BAM! Reality kicks you in the ovaries. Some people call it...
View Article8 Practical Communication Tips for Travelling With Your SO
A lot of couples travel articles talk about the importance of good communication while travelling with your partner. But what does that mean and how do you execute it? In just a few days, my partner...
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