Born and raised in Brooklyn, Alexandra is a New York native with a global soul. She's a 20-something traveler who's lived in five countries, backpacked through more than 30 countries and once had her photo appear on the front page of a newspaper in India. Her most prized possession is a necklace that she never takes off. Alexandra doesn't just write stories; she is a story. Follow Alexandra's adventures on her Facebook page, The Write Way Around.