Hi! I'm Elyssa Mountain – come fulfill all of your wanderlust desires as I share my inspirational experiences, stunning photos, and helpful tips from around the globe
Welcome travelers! Where are you migrating to next? If you have never traveled before… internationally, solo, or even across state lines, it can be a daunting subject to think about. The world is wide and the possibilities are endless… so where should you go on a first-time trip? These are my top 5 destinations for […]
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One of the biggest obstacles people encounter when planning their travels is figuring out who they should go with. It can be tricky to plan out trips, especially long-term travels, with others. Schedules don’t align, budgets differ, or dream destinations are vastly different. For these reasons and many more, a lot of people find themselves with many […]
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As we travel, we get to experience many different cultures – and with that, many different religions as well. I travel the world from the point of view of a Christian, but every time an opportunity arises to learn about a different spiritual path, I take it gladly. Understanding the religion of a region is […]
Read MoreThe City of Love (or as some call it, the City of Bread) has a lot to offer – but not everything is delicious croissants and romantic serenades. Like a lot of large and popular international cities, Paris has its share of scams and cons. The best way to avoid falling pray to one of […]
Read MoreAhhh, the City of Love. Many people think of Europe and at the top of their list is one if its most popular – and most magical – cities: Paris. I have been to this amazing city a couple of times, and each time brings a sense of fashion, sophistication, romance, and gastronomy. There are […]
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Studying abroad can be like a roller coaster ride – some days are the best of your life and other days can feel like some of the worst. Your senses are heightened, and it can be a lot more to take in when you are so far from home. But what do these “ups and […]
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So, you’re considering study abroad. Or maybe, you’ve already taken the leap and have signed up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of the most amazing experiences of your college career. But… you don’t know what to expect. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! The idea of studying abroad can […]
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To preface this story, I had always considered the thought of going skydiving, but never had a strong desire to actually do it. People would ask: “would you ever go skydiving?!” and I’d respond with a vague answer around the fact that I didn’t really know and for the time being I had no plans […]
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Is it possible to fall in love with a city after only two days? I think so. The destination is Lisbon, Portugal – a large city in a small and friendly country neighboring Spain. I didn’t know much about Portugal before we went, but I found so many treasures in Lisbon – here’s what you […]
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As our time in Singapore started to draw to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity of free time after classes were over to do all of our favorite things one last time. It was a week of adventuring, to check off all the items that remained on our wishlists. It was a lot […]
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