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Roam and Thrive

"Travel brings power and love back into your life"

Hi, and welcome to Roam & Thrive

Welcome to Roam & Thrive—an image-first travel blog dedicated to bringing you an insider’s perspective on worldwide travel with a focus on accessible luxury, connection, and wholesome experiences.

Through stunning imagery, thoughtfully curated travel guides, and insider tips, we aim to inspire and elevate your journeys. Our philosophy is rooted in slow, intentional travel that combines the best of luxury and wellness, encouraging deeper connections with the places and people you encounter.

Meet Alex Wieteska, Founder & Contributor

Hi, I’m Alex Wieteska—a travel writer, editor, photographer, and designer of bespoke travel experiences. Over the years, I’ve cultivated a deep conviction for exploring the world through a lens of mindfulness, connection, and wonder.

My nomadic lifestyle over the last 12+ years has taken me to over 50 countries, with countless long-term stays that have allowed me to dive deeply into the heart of each destination.

This journey inspired me to create Roam & Thrive— my little space on the internet dedicated to inspiring wonder-filled travel experiences through photography and storytelling that focus on slow, intentional yet luxurious exploration.

Through Roam & Thrive, I share bespoke travel guides, insider tips, and hidden gems, inviting modern travelers to connect more deeply with the places they visit. My work highlights mindful travel, conscious luxury, and the art of designing experiences that nurture both the soul and the senses.

With a commitment to authenticity and storytelling, my writing and photography have been featured in USA Today, Authority Magazine, Expedia, TUI, and published by Assouline.

Now based in Puglia, Italy, during the spring and summer months, I continue to travel and design wonder-filled journeys, documenting unforgettable destinations for Roam & Thrive.

 

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Get to Know More About ALEX

What are your favourite travel destinations?

The Mediterranean, Mexico, Japan, Bali and the US

If you could eat just one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

Anything Asian or tacos, anything spicy. 

What  keeps you motivated for work?

Travel, beautiful places and spaces, intriguing conversation and other creatives. 

Beach or mountains?

Both.

How many countries have you been to as a female travel blogger?

Around 50

What can’t you live without?

Movement, travel, my camera, beauty, good books

What has been the best advice you have ever received about your career?

Invest in Yourself, both financially and spiritually.

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Never stop learning

woman at a fruit market in Colombia
woman with surfboard on a beach in costa rica

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Are you interested in collaborating with Roam & Thrive? We love to work with like-minded brands and individuals so if you have an idea we might like don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Salento summer in full swing. 

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Salento summer in full swing. 

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Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. #salento #puglia #salentodamare #salentoview #salentogram #tricaseporto #cntraveler #europeansummer #mediterraneo
Salento summer in full swing. 

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Welcome to… 

 Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo.

they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. 

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Welcome to… Castelmezzano in Basilicata, Italy. This little village and its twin Pietrapertosa cling dramatically to the jagged Lucanian Dolomites connected by Italy’s most thrilling zip line, Volvo d’Angelo. they offer cinematic views, winding stone lanes and a raw untouched beauty that feels a world away from Italy’s tourist trail. Would you go? #castelmezzano #pietrapertosa #basilicata #basilicataturistica #basilicatatrip #basilicatadascoprire #cntraveler
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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Summer in Salento, forever on my mind. 🌞 (Scroll to the last one for the bar with the best ever view )

All locations are featured in The Puglia Map - my insiders guide to Puglia, available to download now. 

#salento #salentoview #salentodamare #summerinpuglia #pugliadavedere #puglialovers #pugliaview #volgopuglia #mytinyatlas #cntraveler 

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Mediterranean summers in Puglia, is there anything better? 

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