I’ve loved photography since the age of 12 when after much cajoling, my parents gave me a point and shoot camera. Throughout middle and high school, I practiced photography consistently, asking anyone and everyone to model for me. Right from the start, I adored it. As I advanced, I graduated to increasingly sophisticated cameras: a … Read more
Planning a trip to Japan can be a doozy; it’s an organized, rule-following country that requires a lot of planning. Booking things in advance goes a long way in Japan — it’s one place I don’t recommend winging it. Japan also has lots of cultural quirks that you should be aware of. For example, did … Read more
Hey guys! I’ve decided to bring back my monthly recaps. Blogging these days feels so… strategic, so I wanted to have a place where I could casually share my travel plans, book recommendations, and life updates. I’m also going to start sharing traffic and income reports. Thanks for reading! Hey everyone! I hope you had a … Read more
Welcome back to Living Abroad, a series that shows you what it’s like to live as an expat in cities around the world. Today, we’re chatting with Chantae, an American travel writer and expat living in Fiji. Here, Chantae speaks honestly about the pros and cons of living in Suva, Fiji’s capital — from the insane … Read more
For Miyazaki fans, visiting the Ghibli Museum is a must while in Tokyo. But it can buy hard to figure out how to buy tickets to the Ghibli Museum. In this guide, I will show you the easiest and cheapest way to buy the Ghibli museum tickets online — as well as show you what … Read more
Today we have a guest post from Jamie from City Starlings about the best places to visit in Munich. Jamie is a native New Yorker who has lived in Munich for NINE years. Today, she’s sharing her favorite attractions, restaurants, and events, as well as the hidden gems in Munich that most tourists don’t know … Read more
On my trip to Japan this May, I had some of the best meals of my life. And I don’t say that lightly. But as anyone who’s been to Japan knows, the food is incredible: it’s well-balanced, expertly prepared, and steeped in thousands of years of Japanese culture. By any measure, Japanese food is some … Read more
This post is a little “off-brand”, if you will. After all, I usually write about international travel — this blog is called Ashley Abroad for a reason. But last spring, I became so enchanted with a place — Red Rock Canyon, Nevada — that I felt compelled to write about it here. And explain all … Read more
Confession — I’m one of those uncool travel bloggers who loves souvenirs. And I especially love souvenirs from Paris, where you can easily find antiques, skincare, French food products, and macarons every color of the rainbow. The truth is, it’s not easy to find authentic souvenirs in Paris. If you’re not careful, you may end … Read more
Welcome back to Living Abroad, a series that shows you what expat life is like in cities around the world. Today we’re speaking to Riana, a Canadian freelancer living in Prague. She and her partner, Colin, are spending a year in Prague on Youth Mobility visas. Here, Riana shares what it’s really like to live as … Read more