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THE ADVENTURES OF ASHLEY SUNDQUIST

Oct 17, 20185 min read

Where to Buy an Artisanal Mask in Venice

There’s just something about Venice that makes me want to slip into a 16th century gown, don a fabulous mask and throw a masquerade ball...

Oct 1, 20189 min read

My 7 Favorite Places in Rome without Lines or Crowds

I love how Rome has been hosting tourists like me for over 2,000 years. I don't know about your neck of the woods, but the oldest thing...

Sep 3, 20185 min read

How I Saved $774 on Train Tickets in Italy

I know this title sounds click-baity, but stick with me here. Because I'm trying to save you money on your future trip to Italy. I like...

Aug 13, 20183 min read

Tips for Traveling on a Plane with a Dog

Don't do it. I kid, I kid. I'll give you some actual tips below, but hear me out. The most terrible flight of my life happened in June on...

Aug 9, 20184 min read

Titanic Girl's First Trip to New England | Throwback Travel Series

My proudest achievement as a little girl was my involvement with the Titanic Historical Society (THS), an organization dedicated to...

Aug 2, 20184 min read

Visiting "Moúnt á már" in Paris at age 11 | Throwback Travel Series

My mom recently shipped me a box of my childhood diaries and journals. As I flipped through the pages, filled with sloppy sketches of...

Jul 30, 20184 min read

How to Find the Perfect Travel Hat in Santa Fe

Cowboy. Fedora. Panama. Campaign. Baseball. Beret. Sun. Beanie. No matter what kind of hat you're thinking of, odds are pretty high that...

Apr 11, 20182 min read

Our Pekingese Puppy Looks Like A Baby Seal

Meet Mushu. My husband, Josh and I just brought home an adorable 3lb 8oz male pekingese puppy and were immediately stunned by his...

Dec 4, 20177 min read

11 Thoughts I Had During My Geisha Experience in Kyoto

#1. My dad didn't recognize me. When I sent the following text to my parents while in Japan, I thought they'd recognize me immediately as...

Oct 16, 20173 min read

What to Do in Napa and Sonoma

It's been horrifying to follow the news of the wildfires ravaging Napa and Sonoma counties in northern California. This is a region that...