Welcome to Alta Adventures!
I’m Holly—a traveler, Taurus, and a lover of languages and delicious food. I have lived in five different countries and, as a tall woman, Alta is an ode to my height and the lofty dreams I’ve always had for myself.
Here you’ll find detailed guides of the places I’ve lived and visited as well as advice on life abroad. I hope to inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and choose adventure.
Latest on the Blog…
Spend a Weekend in Vienna
Vienna, Austria is one of my favorite European cities. It has stunning architecture with gorgeous cathedrals and palaces, the restaurants are divine, the music and art scene is cool, and the museums are next level. The shopping is incredible too and I always find the best wardrobe pieces on the
Can ChatGPT provide a good itinerary for Palermo, Sicily?
I’ve seen many people online saying things like “I used ChatGPT to plan my vacation, you don’t have to do it yourself anymore”, and as a travel blogger who always feels like I waited too long to start, statements like that make me nervous. I know AI will replace our
How to Spend a Weekend in Barcelona
Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia, is renowned for its stunning Gaudí architecture, lively culture, and beautiful beaches. While famous attractions like La Sagrada Familia, Parque Güell, and Casa Batlló are obvious and gorgeous must-visits, the city is also adorned with hidden gems that offer a more authentic and often
The Best Restaurants and Places to Eat in Ustica, Italy
Ustica is a gorgeous island off of the coast of Sicily and offers many delicious restaurants that range from affordable sandwiches and salads to gourmet seafood dishes. In most restaurants on the island, the fish and seafood are caught daily by the local fisherman, which means the menu often changes
30 Lessons I’ve Learned in 30 Years
I’ve been getting really sentimental about this milestone. I don’t think it’s a unique experience that I feel pretty lost and behind in life lately, or that I wasn’t really given the tools by authority figures to set proper boundaries and figure out who I am outside of the constructs
The Best Restaurants in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska isn’t the most popular travel destination, but if you’re visiting this charming Midwest city, you’re most definitely going to want to try these delicious restaurants. Honest Abe’s Burgers and Freedom Honestly, the city named after the 13th president couldn’t not have a restaurant named after him, right?
Bucket list accomplishments in the last year:
- Visit the Lavender fields in Provence
- Hike to the Cliffs of Moher
- Swim with the pigs in the Bahamas
Bucket list goals for next year:
- Complete the Camino de Santiago Frances solo
- Film and edit more videos
- Move to Italy
