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…
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
12 Best Bars You Should Visit in Florence
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to the types of bars I like to visit when I’m traveling, I’m all over the place. I love an incredible rooftop view sipping on a fancy cocktail, and I also enjoy finding the grittiest dive bars that the locals in
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
Visiting the Lavender Fields in Provence, France
You’re probably reading this blog because you’ve seen the gorgeous photos of seas of purple in the South of France. The lavender fields in full bloom are truly a marvel to witness, and lavender is a staple of Provence. If you’re coming to France specifically to see the fields in
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?
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
