Alyssandra Barnes
A recent journalism graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alyssandra Barnes believes that fear should never be a limiting factor. Jumping head first into any challenge, she has soloed a single engine aircraft and hopes to earn her pilot’s license soon. She loves to hike, kiteboard, and do anything in the ocean.
Alyssandra Barnes's Latest Posts
Going Deep: Learning the Art of Freediving
Every woman wishes they could be a mermaid, right? Scuba diving is great, but it’s just not the same thing. Yes, you’re under water for long spurts of time, but all the gear tarnishes the Ariel-esque idea. Sadly, short of fusing our legs together and growing gills, we’ll never be full-blown mermaids. But the sport […]
Maritime Certifications You Need to Crew on a Boat
So, you want to look out of your office window and see turquoise waves and sparkling water instead of concrete and metal? You’d rather travel somewhere new every day than make the same boring commute to punch in for work? Ahoy, matey. It might be time to get on board—the boating industry in the United […]
Caribbean Cruisin’: St. Thomas
Although three islands, St. John, St. Croix and St. Thomas, make up the dynamic culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands, each place has a completely different feel. St. Croix is the farthest removed of the sister islands, being 40 miles out from St. Thomas and St. John. Because it is so far out, St. Croix […]
Carribean Cruisin’: St. John
St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix make up the U.S.V.I and are scattered between the British, Spanish and Dutch Virgin Islands , which span for thousands of miles. St. Croix is the largest and most removed island while St. Thomas is the most popular vacation spot. But St. John, a stone’s throw away from St. […]
The Virgin Islands: Caribbean Cruisin’
Ed. note: This is the first part in a series by Women’s Adventure contributor Alyssandra Barnes, as she makes her way around the U.S. Virgin Islands and shares her travel tips. And yes, it’s snowing right now, so we are a little jealous. First Stop: St. Croix Most people, myself included, only have a vague […]
Try This: Paragliding
Less extreme than skydiving, paragliding is a way to experience the beauty of gently floating on the wind. Here’s what you should know before you jump off that cliff.
How to Become an Au Pair
Contributor Alyssandra Barnes is currently working as an au pair in Santiago, Chile. She gives you the lowdown on working as a nanny abroad and provides tips on how to find a placement.
Soloing an Airplane
What does it feel like to solo an airplane for the first time? Contributor, Alyssandra Barnes, tells all.
How to Get Scuba Certification
Are you ready for life under the sea? Here’s how you get certified fast.
What is Zorbing?
Let’s go zorbing now. Everyone’s learning how. Contributor Alyssandra Barnes describes the origins of this extreme sport.
My First Skydive
It’s cold. But more surprisingly, it’s peaceful. I’m skydiving for the very first time, falling thousands of feet through the air.
