Going Westbound is on Substack!

Woo, cue the fireworks!

Welcome!

Going Westbound is all about finding the meaning of life by getting a little bit messy, taking some risks, and hopping on an airplane to someplace you’ve never been - even if it is just the next town over. Going Westbound is a community of seekers, who want to learn about life, explore, maybe fail a few times before succeeding, and grow.

Purpose and vision

I am having a lot of fun sharing my sabbatical adventures on Instagram, but I also want to share longer-form musings with you that are not suited for the ‘Gram. Plus, re-starting my writing practice - since quitting my job for this wild gap-year idea of mine - has been such a joy for me, and this will give me an opportunity to do just that.

So, what can you look forward to as a subscriber?

I will be sharing a wide range of content here, such as:

• What I am up to

• Travel tips and tricks, along with specific destination advice

• Things I have learned that you can apply to your own life

• Health, wellness, and spirituality topics

• Creative writing, such as my poetry

My goal is to write once a week in a longer-form post for your reading enjoyment, straight to your email inbox :)

Thanks for joining me on this adventure!

Life is short - have fun!

XO,

Alicia

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Meet Alicia, the girl behind it all

Alicia is a thirty-something gal who decided in March 2024 to quit her job and sell her house to take a year-long (or more??) sabbatical. During this amazing adventure, Alicia is focusing on travel, health, spiritual growth, and re-finding joy, which includes creative writing and running the Going Westbound account.

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