Ashley Travels the Globe - The Podcast

Hey Globetrotter, It's been so long since we've last spoken, and I am so sorry that it's took me so long to get back to you, but life has been life'n since 2023. And I haven't been traveling nearly as much as I would have liked in 2024. But it's a new year, and I am ready to take you along with me, if you'll have me. So I hope you are ready for this shaky journey I am a...

Today's episode is an update of what's been going on with Ashley Travels the Globe, and the reasons for my silence. As you know at the top of this year, I decided to take on a 12 trips in 12 months challenge, and boy it's been a whirlwind of travel and adventure. So in this episode I cover all of the places I've been and what episodes are to follow in this season.

Today I wrap up my Chicago trip by talking about the vibes. How I felt there as a content creator, and all around as a person, tourist, and traveler.  Chicago is a vibe and should be on everyones Travel Bucket List!  Check out my Chicago Itinerary here: https://ashleytravelstheglobe.com/2023/01/17/travel-guide-chicago-illinois/

I spent 5 days in Chicago and it wasn't nearly enough time! The Windy City is the city of 77 neighborhoods and has so much to offer. In this episode I talk about how to navigate ChiTown as well as things to do, and places to eat! My Chicago Itinerary: https://ashleytravelstheglobe.com/2023/01/17/travel-guide-chicago-illinois/

Welcome back to season 3 of Ashley Travels the Globe - The Podcast. I can't believe that we have made it this far! In today's episode I am talking about the first trip in my 12 Trips in 12 Months Challenge -- Chicago, Illinois aka the Windy City.  Today's episode covers getting to Chicago and my first impression. Steal My Itinerary: https://ashleytravelstheglobe.com/2023/01/17/travel-guide-ch...

In Season Three I will be taking on the 12 Trips In 12 Months challenge, and I plan to get a bit more personal in my episodes, giving a more transparent insight to the places I travel to during this journey.  Season Three will return Wednesday, January 18, 2023! 

Today I am reflecting on what I consider the best parts of traveling.  While recording this episode, I realized that travel really challenges you to change whether you want to or not. It forces you to see the world in a new light, and shows you how to be more open and excepting of all that the world has to offer.

Today's episode is a story of discovery. I recently learned the importance of visiting your homeland or even "the promise land" after successfully visiting both Trinidad and Jamaica. I now understand the importance of grounding yourself in the birth place(s) of your people.

On today's episode, we are sadly leaving the beautiful island of Trinidad, that I now call home, to head back to the United States. In this episode I talk about the exit requirements, as well as two MAJOR tips that will help your next trip to Trinidad be a bit more successful! 

In this episode I talk about the best places to eat at, things to do, and how to get around! For more information about the places mentioned in this episode, check out my Trinidad itinerary on my website: https://ashleytravelstheglobe.com/2022/11/09/travel-guide-trinidad-🇹🇹/ And to see pictures and videos of the things mentioned, check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleytravelsthegl...

Saying yes more has brought me some of the greatest joys and experiences in life. It’s been something that I started to do recently, but has had the biggest impact on my life. So I urge you, next time you're out traveling or at home, say yes to something new. Whether it's tasting a new food, trying a new thing, or just putting yourself out there. Say Yes! I promise you won't regret it.

On today's episode I make my way back to the Country that started it all -- Trinidad 🇹🇹 and here I talk about getting in to Trinidad, flights, customs, and phone plans.

So my Jamaica trip has finally come to an end. In this episode I talk about two of the things that made and makes traveling to Jamaica and to other countries in general much easier for me, along with the exit requirements.

On today’s episode we talk about my favorite things to do, places or place I should say to eat, and how to get around. All of the information mentioned in this episode can be found on my website: https://ashleytravelstheglobe.com/2022/07/13/travel-guide-jamaica/

In todays episode, I talk about my experience with going to Jamaica my 6th country and my second homecoming! Getting to Jamaica wasn’t the smoothest, but once there my first impression was everything is a vibe!

Today we leave the Dominican Republic and head back to the United States. In this episode I’ll cover all the information that you’ll need to leave Santo Domingo and enter the United States without any issues.

All of the places mentioned in this episode are: Zona Colonial- Parque Colon, Calle El Conde, Parque Independencia, and El Chigre for food. Tres Ojos, La Paila, and El Mexicano for Mexican and Seafood, and lastly Malecón aka The Blvd for chill vibes and the amusement park. I will have all the details on my blog ashleytravelstheglobe.com in the coming weeks as well as on YouTube!

Join me as I talk about my current experience here in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In this episode I will address how I got here, what airport navigation was like, entry requirements, what car travel is like, my first impression, and everything in between! E-Ticket Form- https://eticket.migracion.gob.do

Season two of Ashley Travels the Globe - The Podcast will return on Wednesday May 11th, 2022 at 8PM  As this episode was going up, I realized that I surpassed 100 plays/stream on this podcast, so thank you so very much for rocking out with me on season one, it really means the world to me!  Now I can't wait to give y'all "Season Two - On The Road"! So Don't forget to join me in about 3-weeks time...

Being a green or environmentally friendly traveler is definitely something we as travelers should pay attention to when exploring someone else’s state, country, or homeland. These three environmentally friendly swaps will save money and the planet! As mentioned in my episode, the filter water bottle that I use when traveling is the Grayl Water Bottle!

Minimalist travel is something that takes practice. It's not the easiest to jump from being an over packer to becoming a grade A minimalist traveler. So be patient and embrace the trail and error stage. And look at it this way, your destination has a store, so if you forget anything, you can always pick it up in the store. Check out my minimalist travel playlist on YouTube here: https://www.youtub...

Let’s talk travel savings! In this episode I will give you my three travel savings methods I use to save for all of my travels! Check out my YouTube video where I give a more in-depth breakdown on how I save for travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hyYsgWXGHg&t=317s

On episode two I said that I don’t really fancy hotels or resorts much, and I’d much rather stay in an AirBnB. And since making the statement, I’ve been asked to explain it. So here we go! Go down the rabbit hole with me as I explain why I don’t really fancy hotels and resorts much!

Two questions that I’ve been asked a lot since posting about my two trips to Atlantic City is, “how did you get there?” and “what bus did you take?” So join me in episode three as I not only tell you the bus I take to go to Atlantic City, but as I give you all of my insider information about bus travel!

Here are my favorite booking and travel search tools!  * Just for clarification, google lets you know if the Fare Prices for the flights that you are looking at are low, typical, or high.  Google Flights - https://www.google.com/flights AirBnB - https://www.airbnb.com Booking (dot) com - https://www.booking.com