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…
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
6 Red Flags to Look Out For When Becoming an Au Pair (+ My Horror Story)
Becoming an au pair is one of the easiest ways to move to another country and experience the culture, people, and language in an intimate way. Free websites like AuPair World can help connect aspiring au pairs to families and facilitate their move abroad. In this article, I’ll share my
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
What to pack for the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of Saint James, is a pilgrimage that began in the 10th century and features several routes across Europe. The most popular is the 500-mile (800-km) French way, beginning at the border of France and Spain and ending in Santiago de Compostela, a Spanish
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
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
