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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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Traveling in Tirana and Berat, Albania

Traveling in Tirana and Berat, Albania

My first taste of Albania was riding the Lake Koman ferry, a personal introduction with not only the country but with the warm, generous, lovable Albanians. Little did I know that traveling through Tirana and Berat would drag me further under Albania's intoxicating...

Taking the Lake Koman Ferry in Albania

Taking the Lake Koman Ferry in Albania

Sweeping bluffs and barren foothills border Lake Koman's julep-hued waters. All is hushed across this wind-scarred basin. An occasional solitary homestead peeks from the depths of a protected inlet, but there are no roads, telephone wires or visible electric poles...

More travel, more writing and more daydreaming

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...

5 days in Puerto Vallarta

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!

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