Abroad with Ash

The best luxury hotels in Charleston, SC - French QuarterThe Spectator Hotel - Consistently ranked on travel websites like Travel and Leisure, Conde Nast, US News and World Report, and more, this hotel has been making headlines since they opened in 2015. The best mid-range hotels in Charleston, SC - French QuarterHotel Emeline - this was the hotel I chose for my most recent stay in Charleston, SC. THE BEST mid-range hotel IN CHARLESTON, SC - MARION SQUAREFrancis Marion Hotel - the location is ideal facing Marion Square, though the rooms are a bit tired and could use an update. If you're having a hard time finding a feasible hotel rate in the heart of the city, the Charleston Marriott/West Side is the best area to stay in Charleston, SC.

Walking and biking around town is a fun way to not only explore the city you're visiting, but a sure way of staying fit while travelling. We all have the best intentions of squeezing in a workout later in the day in order to stay fit while travelling. This way of thinking also helps to not waste your “cheat meals”.I typically won’t gorge on the free bread at dinner because I know I’m planning to eat glutenous pasta the next day. Keeping these things in mind ensures I have great energy during my travels, assists in adjusting to time zone changes, takes the guilt out of travel eating, and helps me to continue a healthy lifestyle and feel my best even while abroad.

If you're looking for a place to study, work, or just an excuse to get out of the house, these Fort Worth coffee shops won't disappoint! Fort Worth offers a nice change of pace from Dallas and I have found myself rotating between the below coffee shops whenever I find myself in Cowtown (yes, that is the nickname for Fort Worth). This is one of my favorite Fort Worth coffee shops to work from. These are my absolute favorite Fort Worth coffee shops and the ones I find myself returning to again and again.

The best time to visit Scottsdale and Phoenix for pool weather, events, and spring trainingApril is the best month to visit Scottsdale. I would also say spring is the best time to visit Arizona in general if you're planning on visiting other areas like Sedona or Tucson. The best time to visit Phoenix and Scottsdale for weather similar to spring, but with fewer events and crowdsFall, specifically late fall, is also the best time to visit Scottsdale and Phoenix. The best time to visit Phoenix and Scottsdale for a winter escape, active pursuits, and fewer crowdsWinter in Phoenix and Scottsdale feels more like a warm fall.