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Blogger Spotlight: Meet Paul from Go Backpack Go

August 29, 2019November 30, 2015 by Ashley Fleckenstein

Hey guys! I just got back from Nicaragua yesterday so I figured I’d start of the week by introducing you to Paul! Paul is a digital nomad from the Netherlands who blogs at Go Backpack Go. He’s traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and works full-time as a WordPress developer and SEO Specialist from the road. … Read more

Just Porter: An Amazing Backpack for Travelers (That Gives Back Too!)

March 3, 2015March 1, 2015 by Ashley Fleckenstein

It’s safe to say I’m a backpack girl. I toted a backpack all through high school and I carried both a backpack and frontpack around the world for a year. No sleek Madewell totes for this blogger. Courtesy of Just Porter So when Just Porter asked me to review their new line of backpacks, I was … Read more

Blogger Spotlight: Meet Julie from The Red Headed Traveler

January 18, 2015January 17, 2015 by Ashley Fleckenstein

So today we’re hearing from Julie of The Red Headed Traveler, a long-time commenter and fellow food-obsessed wanderer. She nerds out about literary destinations just like yours truly (she’s been to Neruda’s houses in Chile too!) and loves to cook- I especially want to try her Potato Pizza recipe. Because yum. Name: Julie Tulba Age: 29 … Read more

Where To Go in 2015

February 6, 2019December 23, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

This holiday season I’m partnering with the team at Expedia to share my insights on where to go in 2015. This list is both a reflection of my favorite places as well as a dream destination list, and hopefully travel inspiration for all of you guys too! While chances are I won’t embark on a multi-month backpacking trip next year, … Read more

Blogger Spotlight: Meet Silvia from Heart My Backpack

April 22, 2019December 20, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

Hey guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday. Today I want to introduce you to Silvia from Heart My Backpack. She’s a recent addition to my Bloglovin’ but easily a new favorite. Her posts are always varied and unexpected (no trite top 10 lists here), and her effortless humor and truly off-the-beaten-path travel … Read more

The World Traveler Giveaway! JBL Speaker, olloclip iPhone Camera & More [CLOSED]

January 18, 2018December 9, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Edna of Expat Edna! So, I’m kind of a travel accessory nut. I’m one of those people who can’t travel without her eye mask or Kindle, and I routinely devour those “10 Travel Essentials for Every Travel Addict” lists that float around the interwebs. Which is why I’m super … Read more

Life Out West: Month 1

December 1, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

While on my RTW trip I loved posting monthly updates as they’re so much fun to both write and look back on. So I figured why not recap my new life out west too? So Dec. 1 marks one full month in Colorado. And honestly, life is lovely. I’m relishing this long-awaited stability, making friends and let’s be … Read more

Blogger Spotlight: Meet Nat & Robson from Love and Road

November 14, 2014November 14, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

Hey guys! So for this month’s Blogger Spotlight we have Nat and Robson from Love and Road, a Brazilian expat couple who blog in both English and Portuguese- a task I can’t even imagine tackling. Nat and Robson love partying, Ireland and street art, so naturally I had lots of questions for them! Not to mention interviewing them … Read more

What About Oz? My Australian Bucket List

October 2, 2019January 25, 2014 by Ashley Fleckenstein

I have always dreamed of visiting Australia. Ever since I was a little girl and my dad told me about his six-week trip to Australia and New Zealand: white-water rafting in Queensland, scuba-diving the Great Barrier Reef and sailing around Lizard Island.

Up Next: My Travel Plans for the Next 8 Months

October 2, 2019November 15, 2013 by Ashley Fleckenstein

Greetings from Singapore! (A city I’m head-over-flip-flops in love with, by the way).

As I just booked my ticket home for Christmas (yay!), I thought it was high-time I announce my upcoming travel plans. I just spent an adventure and work-filled month in southern and central Vietnam and am soon off to Indonesia for a month of yoga and diving. Rough life, guys.