Alyssa Hollingsworth
5 Ways to Turn Cabbies Into Tour Guides
A cab ride can be an awkward affair, if you let it. The awkwardness compounds when you come from a background of small town living and a father who would rather walk the entirety of Rome than pay for a taxi back to the bus stop.
How to Travel Like a Writer
I’ll be honest: Traveling as a writer is the coolest thing since sliced bread. It wasn’t until I started traveling with other writers that I realized just how special the experience can be.
How to Prep for Visiting a Third World Country
Traveling anywhere is awesome, but there is something special about going to a third world country. When the conveniences of first world living get turned down, the volume of everything else gets turned up–sometimes literally, in large cities!
6 Tips for Driving the Ring Road in Iceland
This past spring, a friend and I set out to drive the Ring Road (also called Route 1) in Iceland. This stretch of highway wraps around the main part of the island, so in theory it’s pretty simple to drive–you just stay on the same road the whole way around!
5 Reasons to Visit Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg has long been one of my favorite places in Virginia–and, quite possibly, the USA itself. I’m a history nerd who loves the American Revolution, costumes, and re-enactments, so this is perhaps unsurprising.
Unusual (and Awesome) Places to Stay in the UK
The UK is well-known for its charming B&Bs, and perhaps infamously known for its cramped hotels (especially in London). But if you want a quirky, unique lodging experience, there are plenty of fantastically eccentric places to choose from.
5 Things to Do in Kinsale, Ireland
Back in ’12, a friend and I traveled to Kinsale, Ireland, in County Cork (aka the south-west). It’s a relatively small city with brightly colored houses, a lovely little harbor, and some fun locals in easy reach.
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