Here’s Why You’ll Love Visiting the Art Gallery of SA
Art should be seen, shared and enjoyed. That’s why the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) is such a joy to visit—its collection is accessible and beautifully presented, making it one of Adelaide’s cultural highlights. Here’s What to Expect Inside There is a calm yet whimsical feeling inside AGSA. Classical paintings hang beside digital video…
Is a destination wedding right for you? Why we chose one.
Curious about destination weddings? I share why we chose one, from meaningful locations to unforgettable memories—plus the trade-offs to consider.
Is Perisher a good choice for an Australian ski holiday?
Learn what it’s like to ski at Australia’s largest ski resort and use the Epic Australia Pass.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) – A Perfect South Australian Adventure
Sun, fresh air and an activity that is as easy or as challenging as you want to make it. If you love the outdoors, then Stand Up Paddle boarding is a versatile activity worth getting into and South Australia is a great place to try it. You can easily float on calm waters without going…
Camping at Murray River National Park
I wake up to the splash of a large bird softly gliding into the water as the sunlight brightens the inside of our tent. When I exit the tent, I am delighted to spot a pelican slowly paddling upriver. Apart from a few bird calls, the surroundings of our Murray River National Park campsite are…
Finding Confidence on the Ski Slopes
Do you have an activity that makes you feel alive and reminds you how to be comfortable in your own skin? That is how I feel about skiing. After two years away from the snow – it took a global pandemic and its lockdowns to keep me away) – I had nearly forgotten the feeling…
Ski Trip 2022, Part 1: Colorado
What activity always brings your family together? For mine, it is skiing. Regardless of our varying abilities, we all enjoy the mountains, find places to ski together and have fun talking about our day later. Skiing with my family has been a constant throughout my life, which is why it was an obvious activity to…
Camping With a Puppy
Yes! It is possible to find adventure and camp with a puppy in your life. It just requires a little bit of extra preparation, a sensible approach, and a dog-friendly setting. June long weekend, we took five-month-old Aster on her first camping trip. As first-time puppy parents we were optimistic about the trip because Aster…
Adventures with Aster the Bernese Mountain Dog
If I’m being honest, I am pretty exhausted. I am happy, in love, surprised, excited, feeling accomplished, feeling like a failure, full of awe, grateful, and tired. So…very…tired. A bit of a catchup It’s amazing how much can change in a few weeks, or even a few months. Last year was full of disappointment: COVID-19…
5 Things to Do at Fowlers Bay, South Australia
Fowlers Bay is a remote fishing village on the western edge of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. It is surrounded by Fowlers Bay Conservation Park and the Nuyts Archipelago Marine Park. Together, these parks include the waters of the Great Australian Bight, sand dunes, rocky cliff faces, 4WD tracks and flat scrubland. With a range of…
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About Me
Hi! I’m Ashley. I’m an American-born ex-ski bum who lives in Adelaide, Australia – a place that gets no snow. I was working at a Colorado ski resort when I fell in love with an Aussie boy, and I have since fallen in love with his hometown.
I explore my wonderful adopted home of South Australia while we plan our next amazing ski trip.
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