Alessandra S

Bio

Alessandra describes herself as a gypsy soul with poetic tendencies seeking salt water and substance. Currently residing in California, she enjoys hiking and is the voice behind the travel and beer blog, Wanderhops. Cheers to La Vida Bohemia.

Why You Should Use Healing Crystals As A Tool, Not A Cure-All

By Alessandra S

As a child, I was fascinated by rocks, crystals and gemstones. I got starry-eyed when I would see my grandparents' large amethyst crystal attached to its matrix, and I loved the feeling of cool, tumbled stones in my hands. More recently, I've been…

3 Ways Millennials Can Take Advantage Of 'Funemployment' While Jobless

By Alessandra S

Our 20s are the ideal time for adventure and self-discovery. While it’s often used as a convenient excuse, the “life is short” mentality can be a healthy way to ensure you don't miss out on important opportunities. It’s easy to roll our eyes and say…

11 Road-Trip Rules To Ensure You Have The Adventure Of A Lifetime

By Alessandra S

Summer is the perfect time for so many of life's pleasures. From beach vacations to pool lounging and barbecues, it's the ideal season to enjoy the outdoors. Likewise, summer offers the chance to explore new places and hit the open road, thanks to…

The Wanderlust Life: Why I Call The World My Home And Travel Often

By Alessandra S

When I look back on my life as a wanderer, I remember the events I chose and the ones that were out of my control. I vividly recall plane tickets and passport stamps as clearly as the moving boxes and piles of leaves from my childhood. Some of the…

7 Lessons After The First Year Living Out My California Dream

By Alessandra S

When I was 15, I was obsessed with the idea of California. After a family vacation to San Diego County, the intensity of my interest only heightened. The endless number of pop-punk songs about my favorite state on my first-generation iPod fueled my…

'No One Cares About Your 4.0' And 10 Other Harsh College Realities

By Alessandra S

I heard countless pieces of advice prior to being a full-time college student: "Wait until after your first week of classes to buy books." "Research professors before enrolling in their classes." "Take accounting over the summer." While some of…

Aloha Concept: Let Your State Of Mind, Not Your Physical Location, Define Your Identity

By Alessandra S

“So, where are you from?” This is a question that gets asked more frequently than any other when in a new environment and meeting people. This also happens to be a question for which I’ve never had a great answer. “I grew up moving a lot, I’m really…

How To Satisfy Your Itch For Adventure Without Wasting Your Wallet

By Alessandra S

There’s nothing quite like coming down with a case of the travel bug when you don't have the funds for a proper prescription to treat it. While a genuine travel experience includes cultural immersion, living like a local and leaving your comfort…

Why We Should All Adapt Cyber Pen Pals In This Connected Generation

By Alessandra S

When text messages were introduced to cell phone communication, they seemed like a quick, efficient way to relay questions or information that didn't warrant a lengthy phone conversation. However, our generation has defaulted to text messages as a…

There's A Way To Move On When It Feels Like You'll Never Stop Thinking About Him

By Alessandra S

If you’ve winced at his memory, fought the urge (whether successfully or not) to glance at his social media accounts and/or have stared blankly at the texting thread between the two of you, this is for you. Getting over someone is never an easy task…