I recently escaped to Austin, Texas for the weekend and I owe it all to the interwebs. Have you heard of the Seeker Project by Le Club Accor Hotels? I hadn’t. But when I did hear about it, I was excited to learn of an online quiz that utilized biometry and technology to determine my
Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay
Why I Changed My Blog Name
Well hey y’all! NEW NAME! WHO DIS? Welcome to Hey Ashley Renne, the blog formerly known as Travel Lushes. New year, new me! Haha, I know, I know, so effing cliché. But real talk, this was a big switch and you may be wondering why on earth did you go from Travel Lushes to Hey
Blog, Caribbean, Destinations, Hotels, Travel Guides, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
12 THINGS TO DO IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Cities Visited: Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, Boca Chica Bienvenido a Republica Dominicana! If you’ve been contemplating a visit to this extremely diverse Caribbean country, I’ve got you covered. I recently explored part of Dominican Republic – starting in Puerto Plata, the birthplace of tourism, and then heading down to Santo Domingo, one of the oldest cities
Africa, Blog, Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides
7 Things to Do in Mauritius | Eco Adventure Travel Guide
I remember the first time Mauritius fell onto my radar. It was by way of Instagram of course – my number 1 source for travel inspiration. My jaw dropped as my eyes scanned the ethereal azure waters and volcanic mountain backdrop – it looked like a hidden paradise only found in fantasy films. It actually
Blog, North America, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
5 Vegan Restaurants in Memphis, TN (with video)
If you ask people what kind of food Memphis is known for, most will say barbecue. It’s true folks. So what’s a plant-based eater to do? Never fear, your vegan foodie guide is here! You can find a good mix of 100% vegan and vegan-friendly joints that even your meat-loving travel buddies will be down
Black Travel, Blog, North America, Personal Essay
Black People Climb Mountains? | Climbing a 14er with Coors Light
When I first got the invitation to ‘Climb with Coors’ in Colorado, an annual trek to Wilson Peak, the 14,023-foot mountaintop you always see in the Coors Light logo, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. As a mixed-race Black and Indian woman in the travel media space, I don’t often see images displaying people of
Blog, Destinations, North America, Travel Guides
15 Things to Do in Memphis, TN | Memphis Travel Guide (with video)
If you thought Memphis was only known for Elvis and BBQ, guess again! This is a place that mixes historic charm with a modern mentality and I dug it. Here are my top 15 favorite things to do in the city of Memphis and how much everything cost! WATCH MY VIDEO (and continue reading below)
Asia, Blog, Destinations, Travel Guides
Top 12 Things to Do in Sri Lanka | Travel Guide
Sri Lanka is a really diverse country. I’m talking everything from ancient cities, to rolling tea plantations, amazing beaches, dramatic landscapes, a huge variety of wildlife, colonial architecture, and even a chaotic city scene. So for our itinerary, we utilized the insider knowledge of SriLankaInStyle and Pepper, two companies who specialize in crafting authentic Sri
Asia, Blog, Destinations, Hotels
Family-Friendly Paradise at Kandima Maldives
For those of you who follow this blog, you may be thinking—wait you don’t have a kid, so why are you writing a post on a family-friendly resort? First of all, let me live. And no this isn’t my blogger way of announcing I’m preggo. It is, however, my way of letting you guys know
Asia, Blog, Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides
Maldives Budget Travel Guide – Yes It’s Possible!
I’ve always had the perception that the Maldives was mostly for those with tons of money to burn. While I do enjoy luxury travel, the jaw dropping price tags of some of the big, fancy resorts in the Maldives is kinda where I draw the line. What if I told you there was another way?