I’m Ashley, your solo travel expert.
I’ll help you plan the trip of a lifetime so you can return home with memorable moments (instead of whoopsies & uh-ohs). I was traveling way before we had the conveniences of Booking.com, travel forums, social media and the internet. So, I’m a go-to resource for terrific tips and valuable advice!
Get started with my Travel Products and Resources page, chock full of the gear, products and the little things that make travel ‘oh so easy. Then, head to my blog for more tips and advice. Other questions? Reach out and ask!
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The Best Two Weeks in Brazil for an Unforgettable Trip
Brazil: Why visit Brazil, you say? Being such an immense country (the world's fifth largest, actually), Brazil has so much to offer. From sensational beaches, street carnivals, world-famous architecture, tiny villages, the exotic Amazon, exciting nightlife (if that's...
More travel, more writing and more daydreaming
I want...More travel. More writing. More daydreaming. Though my mind constantly bubbles with unwritten stories, and I spend significant portions of my days writing, reading and dreaming about the seductive spell of foreign places, I have been negligent with actually...
Those days when you hate traveling
Traveling is a huge part of my past and my experiences shaped me into the person I am today. But – there are those days when everything seems to go wrong, days when I’m almost ready to throw in my travel towel and scream that I hate traveling. Sometimes, traveling just kind of sucks.
Winter Adventures: Family Trip to Finland and Estonia
There are vacations, and then there are trips that become family legends. This one definitely falls into the second category. Over Christmas, we packed our warmest clothes and traveled to Finland to meet my sister, brother-in-law, and three nephews—who made the long...
5 Days in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa — a city where mountains meet the sea, where penguins wear tuxedos better than your fiancé, and where you can drive from one postcard-perfect view to another while arguing lovingly about GPS directions. Here’s how we spent five unforgettable...
A Puerto Rican Vacation with a Hurricane
We came for a week in Puerto Rico with tropical breezes and mojitos. What we got instead was a crash course in hurricane preparedness
One Week in Costa Rica: Lucky You!
Discover the ultimate one-week adventure in Costa Rica — from zip-lining through rainforests to exploring volcanoes and hidden waterfalls.
Three weeks in Africa – Safari, Zanzibar and Cape Town
After years of dreaming about Africa’s exotic animals "wildness", we finally did it — a three-week adventure that took us from the sweeping savannahs of Tanzania to the turquoise waters of Zanzibar and ended with the dramatic coastline of Cape Town, South Africa. It...
How to Spend One Week in Naxos, Greece
Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, treats visitors to its rich heritage, expansive and beautiful beaches, show-stopping views and yummy cuisine (even for vegetarians). The list is long for why I love Naxos. This special island has that...
The Best Travel-Friendly Beauty and Wellness Products
We love travel, but... it can take a toll on the body. Crowded airports, dry airplane air, early mornings, late nights, new foods + jet lag = UGH. Wellness woes on the road are tough. Never fear - I'm sharing some of my favorite travel-friendly skincare products,...
One Week Itinerary in Crete, Greece
Have two weeks to explore Greece? Lucky you! I spent two WONDERFUL, culture-soaked weeks enjoying the highlights of the islands of Crete and Naxos. Accompanied by my mom and fiance, we saw ancient treasures, roamed cobblestones soaked in age-old traditions, ate fresh...
The Best Travel Products for Seniors on the Go
Seniors and baby boomers (like you!) are traveling now more than ever. Trust me, I work for a popular senior travel company, so I'm rather an expert on offering the senior traveler advice on what to pack and what not to pack for river cruises, safaris, stays in London...
About Me
Former cube dweller turned global vagabond. I left my corporate job in 2004 to explore the world, quickly falling in love with the spine-tingling rush of adventure and travel. Join me as I discover, play and seek new destinations, sometimes with my fiance or mom in tow... Read more...
