Ashly

Ashly is the founder of reversible travel clothing brand, SPLICE clothing, and half of the budget travel couple, Happy Nomad Couple. She is from Las Vegas, USA and has been to 32 countries on 6 continents. She's the mastermind behind this blog and does most of the traveling planning and dreaming for her & Carlos.

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4 Clever Tricks to Stay Safe on Your Travels

4 Clever Tricks to Stay Safe on Your Travels

Traveling is exciting, exhilarating, and enriching. But it is important to stay safe while you’re abroad so you can enjoy your trip without … View Post
Our 10 Cheapest RTW Trip Destinations

Our 10 Cheapest RTW Trip Destinations

We traveled to 22 countries on 5 continents in 292 days on our RTW trip and these were the cheapest destinations we visited! View Post
5 Most Romantic Places in South America

5 Most Romantic Places in South America

If you’re looking for romantic locations in South America, you will be spoiled for choice in this stunning continent. Whether you are planning … View Post
10 Travel Themed Gifts to Get Your Valentine

10 Travel Themed Gifts to Get Your Valentine

It’s almost February 14, which means if you’re in a relationship, you probably need to figure out something to get for your significant … View Post
How We Created Our Round the World Travel Budget (and How You Can Too)

How We Created Our Round the World Travel Budget (and How You Can Too)

Before we took off on our RTW trip, it was super important for us to plan roughly how much we were willing and able … View Post
Cartagena Photo Journal

Cartagena Photo Journal

Cartagena: The very first stop on our Round the World journey! Man, did it set the bar high for every subsequent city! We loved … View Post
10 Budget Travel Basics

10 Budget Travel Basics

Backpackers who travel around the world for months on end all have one thing in common – they all know budget travel basics. And they … View Post
Our Travel New Years Resolutions for 2019

Our Travel New Years Resolutions for 2019

New Years Resolutions – some love ’em, some hate ’em. But it’s hard to deny the fact that the best time to commit to … View Post
5 Ways to be a Better World Traveler in 2019

5 Ways to be a Better World Traveler in 2019

With a new year comes a slew of new possibilities, and travel is no exception. Trips planned to new destinations, maybe even a new … View Post
How Do I Know If I Need a Visa?

How Do I Know If I Need a Visa?

Imagine this…you book a flight, plan out your itinerary, pack your bags, get to the airport, and are denied entry onto the flight … View Post
Our Round the World Trip by the Numbers

Our Round the World Trip by the Numbers

Planning a Round the World Trip is kind of one big numbers game. ‘How much money can I afford to spend?…How cheaply can … View Post
Guest Appearance on Rise Above with Joe and Heidi

Guest Appearance on Rise Above with Joe and Heidi

We were recently invited to do a guest appearance on the show Rise Above with Joe and Heidi. We had a great time talking … View Post
Round the World Packing List

Round the World Packing List

I like to think that if I'm prepared and well-packed for my trip, it will be a lot easier and convenient. Nothing is worse … View Post
How to Cross the Border from Colombia to Ecuador by Bus (& How Much it Costs)

How to Cross the Border from Colombia to Ecuador by Bus (& How Much it Costs)

There were no direct buses from Salento to the Colombia/Ecuador border, so we had to take an hour long bus from Salento to … View Post
5 Things to Talk About When You’ve Run Out of Things to Talk About

5 Things to Talk About When You’ve Run Out of Things to Talk About

Committing to traveling with your partner long term means you'll more than likely spend 24 hours hours a day with them more days than not. … View Post
Cartagena, Colombia Packing List

Cartagena, Colombia Packing List

Heading to Cartagena, Colombia soon? (You're gonna have so much fun!) Here's 5 things you'll want to pack for your trip! View Post
How to Stay Organized While Traveling

How to Stay Organized While Traveling

Staying organized while traveling can prove to be quite a chore if you aren't prepared ahead of time. We've gathered a list of the … View Post
15 Things NOT to Miss in Colombia (& What They Cost)

15 Things NOT to Miss in Colombia (& What They Cost)

There's a reason why Lonely Planet named Colombia the #2 destination you can't afford to miss in 2017. Colombia was one of the countries we were … View Post
5 Things You NEED to Survive an Overnight Bus in South America

5 Things You NEED to Survive an Overnight Bus in South America

If you're traveling through multiple cities in South America on a budget, chances are your travel plans at some point or another will include … View Post
The Truth About RTW Trip Planning

The Truth About RTW Trip Planning

Not gonna lie. We're already getting stressed. Nothing could have ever prepared us for the amount of things we have to get done prior … View Post