About Me
Ciao! I’m Holly
I’m a storyteller, traveler, and artist at heart, drawn to the beauty of human connection, self-discovery, and the way the world transforms us when we let it. My journey has never been about ticking places off a list—it’s about feeling deeply, embracing the unknown, and allowing travel to shape me in ways I never expected.
I created this space not just to share my adventures, but to inspire you to take your leap—whatever that looks like. Too often, people tell me, “I could never do what you do.” But you absolutely can. The life you dream of isn’t out of reach; it’s just waiting for you to step into it.
I love immersing myself in new cultures, learning languages, and experiencing the world outside of my comfort zone. I’ve wanted to create this blog so many times but always managed to talk myself out of it until I realized that everyone has a story to tell, including me.
I hope to make travel and following your heart a bit more attainable for everyone. Here you’ll find stories about life as an American ex-pat (the adventures and the misadventures), travel guides, and real shit.
As a tall woman, Alta Adventures is an ode to my height as well as the languages I speak—Alta means tall woman in both Spanish and Italian.
A little more about my story…
I grew up in a small town in Nebraska, always feeling like there was something more I needed to see, to do, to become. At 22, I packed up and moved to Costa Rica, an experience that shattered my comfort zone and changed the course of my life forever. Since then, I’ve lived and worked abroad for several years, from teaching English in Spain to chasing creative projects across the world.
But this journey isn’t just about me—it’s about what’s possible when you follow your heart, even when the path ahead is uncertain. I don’t have all the answers, but I know this: the most beautiful, transformative moments happen when we trust the unfolding of our own story.
So, welcome. Whether you’re here for stories, inspiration, or just a little nudge to take that next step, I hope you leave feeling something real. Because at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.
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