Capturing Moments. Often barefoot. Hates pants.
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Ashley has been traveling full-time for seven years. After her dad unexpectedly passed away at 57 without living a single day of retirement, she resigned from corporate health care at 31 and boarded a one-way flight to Tahiti for a year of island hopping.
That one year turned into three years of scuba and free diving with sharks and whales around the world. Driven by her love of photography and love of travel Ashley shifted gears into overlanding. She sold her house, bought a Toyota and promised her rescue dog, Porter there would be tacos. Together they set out to drive to the end of the world. After exploring ten countries Porter lost his battle with cancer in Colombia. Ashley paused to grieve, then got back behind the wheel.
On Christmas day of 2025 she reached her goal: Ushuaia, Argentina. She continued exploring South America up to Brazil before shipping her home on wheels back to the United States in April of 2026. Through her blog and social media, she shares personal stories, photography and travel tips that inspire others to explore new destinations. Her story proves that adventure and life does not stop when grief begins; sometimes it is the only way through.
best chapter of my life and I would do it again in a second
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favorite Quotes
Focus on what is important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives and when things don’t work out, take another shot.
cover the earth before it covers you