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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...

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When 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...

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Last 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:...

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How 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...

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Our 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...

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One 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...

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Sex 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...

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Thinking 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...

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The 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...

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So 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...

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8 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...

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5 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...

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Last 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...

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How 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...

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Our 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’...

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One 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...

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Thinking 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...

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The 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...

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So 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...

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8 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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