The Ultimate Guide to Tromso, Norway
Tromso is a winter wonderland, with snowy fjords to explore by day and dancing Northern Lights to chase by night. Here’s the ultimate Tromso travel guide.
Author: Alexx
Alexx is the full-time solo traveller behind Finding Alexx, a travel blog all about helping you make the most of your time and money on the road.
She quit her desk job in 2019 and has since visited more than 60 countries across six continents, armed with a couple of cameras, a suitcase that's way too heavy, and a mission to find the best travel experiences around the globe without blowing the budget. With a background in travel marketing, she blends storytelling and strategy to bring you ultra-detailed itineraries, honest travel guides and behind-the-scenes chaos from her adventures (and misadventures).
From scuba diving with sea turtles in Borneo to train-hopping in Switzerland to solo campervanning through her home country of New Zealand, she's here to help you plan smarter and travel better.
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The Ultimate Turkey itinerary part one: Istanbul, Gallipoli & Pergamum
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Epic Labuan Bajo hotel: Le Pirate Boatel
Bucket list #183: Sleep on a boat hotel in Indonesia. Tick! Labuan Bajo’s Le Pirate Boatel is a must-sleep for anyone obsessed with epic accommodation.
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The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel
Nothing’s more exciting than seeing a friend post the obligatory departure lounge announcement that they’re heading off on their first solo female travel adventure. Whether it’s a short post-break up getaway or a one way ticket into the great unknown, it’s daunting (well, terrifying) to jump on that plane with no one to keep you…
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Oktoberfest guide: The happiest place on earth
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The ultimate five day road trip in Portugal
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