Welcome to Alta Adventures!
I’m Holly—I thrive in creative expression, storytelling, and making people feel deeply.
I’m an adventurer at heart, drawn to human connection, art, and personal growth. I’m not just traveling for the sake of it—I’m searching for something deeper, and I want my work and life to reflect that.
Bucket list accomplishments in the last year:
- Complete the Camino de Santiago Frances solo
- Film and edit more videos
- Move to Italy
Bucket list goals for this year:
- Backpack Southeast Asia
- Hike Everest Base Camp in Nepal
- Paint five murals
Latest on the Blog…
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
TropicFeel Nest Backpack Review: Is It Worth The Price?
I am someone who does research ad-nauseum before purchasing any of my travel gear, and I had been eyeing a few of TropicFeel’s designs for a while. I try to choose environmentally friendly brands, and TropicFeel’s products are made with recycled materials. I was hesitant to fully commit given the
The Best Things to do in Antibes
Antibes is the second largest city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the South of France, located a short train ride from both Cannes and Nice, and beautifully positioned between the Mediterranean Sea and the French Alps. Antibes boasts one of the most prestigious yachting ports in the world with 26
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
I NEVER Use My Debit Card – Here’s Why
If you haven’t heard of credit card hacking yet, you’re in luck. I only ever use my credit cards when making purchases of any kind for one reason: the points. I want to preface this by saying that this isn’t for everyone and I never carry a balance on
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
