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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Latest Posts
How to Plan the Perfect Sedona Weekend
Sedona in northern Arizona is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. Take its dramatic and vibrant landscape of vivid red rock formations, add in the endless hiking trails, world-renowned golf, a fantastic wine region and great food, and you have all...
The Ultimate Sedona to Grand Canyon Trip
Arizona is one of the most visited states in the States, so it’s no surprise that you’re looking for the perfect Arizona itinerary. Lucky you - I have the ultimate Sedona to Grand Canyon (plus a great side trip to Antelope Canyon) road trip itinerary that hits all the...
10 Travel Safety Products You Didn’t Know You Needed
Whether you're male or female, safety, especially while traveling solo, should be your number one priority. Having fun, traveling off the beaten path, meeting new people - yes, all good and great. But safety, my friends, is first and foremost. The truth is we live in...
20 Best Solo Travel Tips and Advice
Keep yourself healthy and safe- Solo travel strengthens your relationship with yourself. Time alone gives you space to reflect on your life, your goals, on what you’ve learned and how you’re feeling — allowing you to get to know yourself without distraction Okay, this...
Following your happy path
I'll admit. I'm super lucky. I traveled the world for nearly a decade. Granted — much of the time — I lived in New Zealand or Australia or Argentina, working and saving money to fund my travels. But, just living outside of my home country was pretty darn special. When...
Hiking in Patagonia – A Two-Week Visit to Southern Argentina
Patagonia is every hiker’s dreamscape. This fabled land — so vividly painted from the pages and experiences of Chatwin, Theroux and Darwin — spans two countries and over 400,000 square miles. From lush meadows to raging rivers, wild-flower carpets to wind-torn...
One Week in Portugal
A one-week journey from history-steeped Lisbon to medieval Óbidos and windswept Nazaré and on to the Douro Valley and colorful Porto.
Why traveling solo after 50 is life changing
Traveling solo as a woman over 50 will be life changing and fulfilling. And here’s why!
5 Fears Women Have About Solo Travel
Traveling alone as a woman is a unique experience and is achievable as long as you have encouragement and confidence.
Sailing to Tubuai, Tahiti
Sailing to Tubuai, one of the sister island’s that forms the southern boundary of French Polynesia, is a visual highlight of the South Pacific. The island features high cliffs, a multitude of caves and coves nestled along the coastline, and blue lagoons fringed by white beaches. This is the stuff dreams are made of.
