Hi, welcome to Going Westbound! I am Alicia, the voice behind the account, and I am on a one-year (or more, hopefully??) sabbatical to travel, rest, and focus on creative projects - one of which is this Substack!
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Along with my Instagram account, I will be detailing my adventures around the world, as well as sharing my musings and writing projects along the way. I will also provide tips and tricks for travel, such as for specific locations, as well as for the process of taking a successful sabbatical. As a hobbyist photographer, I especially love sharing photos like these:




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