Traveling is a privilege. If you’re tired of people telling you how easy it is to travel the world, yet it doesn’t line up with your reality, I’m here to share an alternative perspective.
Beauty & Style, North America, Vegan Fashion, Vegan Lifestyle
New York City: Vegan Fashion Diary
Spring is here and winter clothes are on sale! Here is my New York City Vegan Fashion Diary.
Blog, Career Growth, Personal Essay
Conquering Keynote Speech Anxiety
How I got past my keynote speech anxiety and 5 tips to help you conquer yours.
Blog, Destinations, Hotels, North America, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
The Seeker Project Led Me to Fairmont Austin
The Seeker tool, an online quiz that utilizes biometry and technology to determine your heart’s travel desires, led me to Austin, Texas. While there, I stayed at Fairmont Austin, and had an amazing experience. Here are the 5 things I loved most about my stay.
Blog, Destinations, North America, Travel Guides, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle
7 Things to Do in Austin, TX | 48-Hour Travel Guide
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