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Hi, I’m Ally, and I’m on the adventure of a lifetime.
The kicker? I started this adventure by leaving New York City after 13 years, during one of the biggest epidemics of our time (I’ve always had great timing).
Now that things are pretty much back to normal, I’m traveling full-time and exploring the world. Over the last six years, I’ve been on hundreds of flights, traveled to 30+ countries, 5 of the 7 continents, and even get to live a few months a year in one of my favorite places in the world, the South of France.
All while still keeping up with the theater scene in London and, most importantly, NYC, because let’s face it, I’m still just a New Yorker at heart. That’s not just a hobby, either: I spent 7+ years working as a theater expert for Broadway.com and Broadway Across America, and I’ve seen over 500 shows in my lifetime. So if you need any Broadway or West End theater recommendations, for shows or what to wear, I’ve got you covered.
And, most shockingly, I do all of this while living out of two suitcases. Or, even more surprisingly, on a few occasions, just one backpack for months on end. (I still can’t quite believe it myself.) So if you’re an over-packer like me, I’ve got all the best travel tips on staying stylish while packing just a carry-on. And yes, I’m speaking from experience: I’ve lived out of a single carry-on for stretches of 5 to 6 months at a time while exploring the world.
That experience is also why I’ve been called on as a travel expert by major publications: I’ve been quoted in Forbes discussing luggage, talked plane etiquette with Business Insider (later picked up by The New York Post), discussed millennial travel trends with Newsweek, talked through common travel-booking mistakes with MSN, and served as Yahoo’s go-to expert on the best personal item bags.
The one that still feels surreal?
Getting a full feature as a travel and packing expert in People Magazine, a publication I’ve read my entire life.
Between all the press, new friends, amazing adventures, and life lessons, the last six years building Ally Travels as a digital nomad has been incredible and never a dull moment. I’m so honored to get to share that expertise, as a travel expert, solo female traveler, luggage and style expert, and the occasional reformed Broadway insider, with all of you.
Follow along on my adventures here, or on my YouTube channel, TikTok, or Instagram.
It’s been an unexpected adventure so far, and I truly cannot wait to see what comes next. I hope you’ll join me on it!
