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!
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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...
Travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar
Mostar is one of the prettiest cities in the Balkan’s region. Spend a few days to view the Stari Most, Blagaj Tekija, and nearby Medjugorje.
5 days in Puerto Vallarta
Here is how to enjoy adventure and relaxation during 5 days in Puerto Vallarta. Embrace cream-colored beaches, colorful culture, and delicious local food!
Zip-Lining in Puerto Vallarta with Canopy Nogalito
For an adventure, go zip-lining in Puerto Vallarta with Canopy Nogalito, a safe and energetic team. Cruising through the jungle canopy was a delight.
10 things to do in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Heading to the Balkans? Check out 10 of my favorite sight-seeing recommendations and things to do in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Backpacking in Argentina
There is a particular romance to traveling, a tingly excitement and sensory rush to beginning a new trip. The evolution of a random idea as it spawns into an ironclad decision, followed by the struggle of packing, planning, and finally cracking open that obscenely new...
We Should Pay More Attention to Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful little country. Spend a day in cosmopolitan Ljubljana and then out to magical Lake Bled for hiking and alpine views.
Intoxicating Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary, is an intoxicating city. See the stunning Parliament, stroll through Castle Hill, soak in Turkish Baths, or walk along the Danube River.
Weekend in Bratislava, Slovakia
Spend a few days in sleepy Bratislava, Slovakia, a city full of culture, delicious halusky, and beautiful Danube views.
What I Love About Eastern Europe
Food, trains, coffee, and culture: here are a few of the traits that I simply love about Eastern Europe.
