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
The Secret to Dealing with Travel Anxiety
Anxiety in any form can be overwhelming and exhausting. Traveling is no exception. Let’s take a look at a few healthy, effective ways to deal with travel anxiety and how to keep following a path to fulfilling your wanderlust.
My 11 favorite travel apps
Travel-themed apps are the unrivaled hero of fun, creative technology: They help us travel safer, smarter, quicker, easier and cheaper — and who doesn’t want to lighten their load of travel stress?
My advice for planning your first solo female travel experience
Planning your first trip as a solo female can be daunting! Loneliness, safety and boredom are common, valid fears when traveling alone. But solo female travel can also be the most liberating, exciting, and inspiring gift you can give yourself. To ease your worries, here’s my advice for planning your first solo female travel experience.
Abel Tasman in the South Island, New Zealand
Spending time in the Abel Tasman in New Zealand’s stunning South Island is a song for the soul complete with kayaking, hiking and postcard-perfect sunsets.
Delhi and the Himachal Pradesh, India
After nearly ten years, I made it back to India! This time, I’m exploring north of Delhi, including the Himachal Pradesh and Utter Pradesh.
South Island, New Zealand
An epic road trip around the New Zealand’s South Island holds moments of awe, inspiration, and pure joy. Visit Dunedin, Milford Sounds and more!
Church, family, community — Tonga’s generous culture
My favorite moments in Tonga were spent with locals. Playing with children, attending church or sharing conversations revealed Tonga’s generous culture.
Fraser Island, Australia
Fraser Island, a sand-dune filled island along Queensland’s coast, offers a laid-back, sun-filled opportunity for fun. Visit Lake Wabby, Lake McKenzie and the Maheno Wrek amid an island with no roads.
Toledo Day Trip
With a Gothic cathedral, twisting medieval streets and sweet marzipan treats, Toledo offers the perfect escape and day trip from Madrid.
7 not-to-miss experiences in Madrid
7 Not-to-Miss Experiences in Madrid After three nights in Madrid, I'm still not sure how I feel about this buzzing city. Did I enjoy myself—yes! Will I return—hmm, I'm not quite sure. Madrid is indeed packed with fantastic architecture, world-renowned art and colorful...
