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Ashley Wanders

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Why I Travel to “Dangerous” Destinations

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Aug 08

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On Leaving Edinburgh and Life Lately

Jul 10

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When Everything Comes Together, Then Falls Apart: Why I’m Leaving Edinburgh

Apr 04

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Mar 22

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I'm a world wanderer with a passion for food, adventure, and all things travel. My innate curiosity and insatiable wanderlust keep me in a constant state of restlessness, so if I'm not travelling, I'm planning my next adventure.

After two years living abroad in Edinburgh, I've recently returned back home to Canada. Read more here.

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  • Florence side streets ⠀ .⠀ Today I'm missing the unrelenting heat in Italy. I miss the intimate wine bars, the cobblestone streets, and the lively squares. I miss the intensely rich gelato and the bitter-sweet Aperol cocktails.⠀ .⠀ What destination do you miss today?
  • #Florence wasn't my favourite city in Italy - I just didn't feel any sort of connection to it. But, it's beautiful nonetheless. Oh, and it also happens to be the birthplace of modern gelato.⠀ . ⠀ Check out my blog for recommendations on the best places to eat #gelato in Florence (+ Rome and Venice). Link in bio! ⠀ .⠀ Have you been to Florence? Any particular cities you've visited that lacked a certain je ne sais quoi?
  • I ate a lot of gelato in Italy. Like, a lot. And I did my research beforehand (ain't nobody got time for mediocre gelato). Il Gelato di San Crispino wasn't my favourite gelateria overall, BUT their caramel meringue gelato is phenomenal. The flavour, the contrasting textures, the crispy meringue pieces throughout - it was out of this world! #Rome⠀ .⠀ What's the best gelato flavour you've ever had? And where was it from?
  • Every day in #Rome I walked across the Ponte Sant’Angelo (Bridge of Angels) to my favourite street: Via dei Coronari. It's beautifully picturesque, and the perfect spot for an early evening aperitivo. ⠀ .⠀ What's your favourite spot in Rome?
  • My favourite square in #Rome is Piazza Navona, with its grand fountains, obelisk, and beautiful Baroque church. It can get crowded AF, but if you stop by in the morning, you can find a quiet corner perfect for people watching.⠀ . ⠀ What's your favourite spot to people watch in Rome?
  • Much like the first time I laid eyes on the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal, seeing the Colosseum in person was such a surreal moment. #Rome⠀
  • I didn't fall in love with #Rome right away - it was a gradual process. After seeing quiet side streets like this one, with uneven cobblestones and greenery cascading down the buildings, I couldn't help but fall in love with the city. Chilled evenings spent in the sunshine with an Aperol Spritz in hand definitely helped a bit, too 😉 .⠀ Have you fallen in love with a city gradually?⠀
  • #Dubrovnik is beautiful, but the overwhelming crowds made me want to pull my hair out at times. If you'd like to keep your sanity while visiting, I'd highly recommend avoiding the Old Town in the afternoon. Head to Lokrum island, take a day trip outside the city, or hang at the beach instead. Once the hoards of cruise ship passengers have left, the city feels completely different. ⠀ .⠀ Do you have any tips for visiting Dubrovnik?
  • I couldn't get enough of these narrow, winding streets in #Dubrovnik.. except when it came time to climb them.. especially after a few glasses of wine... which happened daily because I couldn't tear myself away from D'vino Wine Bar. 😜 (Be sure to stop by if you're in Dubrovnik, and try their cheese platter! You can thank me later 🍷🧀) .⠀⠀ Do you have any restaurant recommendations for Dubrovnik?

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“The sight of the huge world put mad ideas into me, as if I could wander away, wander forever…” – C.S. Lewis

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  • Florence side streets ⠀ .⠀ Today I'm missing the unrelenting heat in Italy. I miss the intimate wine bars, the cobblestone streets, and the lively squares. I miss the intensely rich gelato and the bitter-sweet Aperol cocktails.⠀ .⠀ What destination do you miss today?
  • #Florence wasn't my favourite city in Italy - I just didn't feel any sort of connection to it. But, it's beautiful nonetheless. Oh, and it also happens to be the birthplace of modern gelato.⠀ . ⠀ Check out my blog for recommendations on the best places to eat #gelato in Florence (+ Rome and Venice). Link in bio! ⠀ .⠀ Have you been to Florence? Any particular cities you've visited that lacked a certain je ne sais quoi?
  • I ate a lot of gelato in Italy. Like, a lot. And I did my research beforehand (ain't nobody got time for mediocre gelato). Il Gelato di San Crispino wasn't my favourite gelateria overall, BUT their caramel meringue gelato is phenomenal. The flavour, the contrasting textures, the crispy meringue pieces throughout - it was out of this world! #Rome⠀ .⠀ What's the best gelato flavour you've ever had? And where was it from?
  • Every day in #Rome I walked across the Ponte Sant’Angelo (Bridge of Angels) to my favourite street: Via dei Coronari. It's beautifully picturesque, and the perfect spot for an early evening aperitivo. ⠀ .⠀ What's your favourite spot in Rome?
  • My favourite square in #Rome is Piazza Navona, with its grand fountains, obelisk, and beautiful Baroque church. It can get crowded AF, but if you stop by in the morning, you can find a quiet corner perfect for people watching.⠀ . ⠀ What's your favourite spot to people watch in Rome?
  • Much like the first time I laid eyes on the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal, seeing the Colosseum in person was such a surreal moment. #Rome⠀

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