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Hi! I’m Olivia, the voice behind The Olive Atlas and an ever-curious writer exploring the world through creativity, solo travel, and honest storytelling. I use Medium to explore ideas on writing, creativity, travel, and life as a young woman navigating the world with curiosity and purpose. It’s my digital notebook—where I think out loud, reflect deeply, and share what I’m learning along the way.

If you like stories about growth, adventure, and the messy middle of figuring things out, this is for you. Featured Articles:

  1. This Is the Real Reason Your Best Ideas Come to You in the Shower: A look at brain science, creativity, and why rest is often the secret to great ideas.
  2. New to Writing? Here’s Why You Should Ignore the ‘Pick a Niche’ Advice
  3. AI Helped Me Improve Faster — But Only Because I Used It Like a Coach
  4. This One Thing Helped Me Build Writing Momentum — Finally

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I’m Olivia

Welcome to The Olive Atlas, your personal guide to budget travel, solo trips and unique cultural experiences. My goal when traveling is always to get off the beaten path. This corner of the internet is dedicated to all things adventurous homebody: finding gems in each place I visit and experiencing the lessons of crossing cultures. Follow along for itineraries, maps, tips and stories from the road. I’m glad you’re here!

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