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Adventures in Travel & Being Human
My father the firestarter
Summer was the smell of kerosene and wet canvas. We’d set up the massive barn shaped tent and make marshmallows. You’d have your guitar. “Grab little sticks, this type of dry moss, bark. We need kindlin’ kiddo,” you made it … Continued
Second chance sunrise in Torres del Paine, Chile
I first saw the Torres del Paine peaks on a shelf in my uncle’s house. Their National Geographic gold frame made them seem fictional, like art in a far away museum. I’d waited to see if they were real since … Continued
South America Love Story
“To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.” ― Pablo Neruda A young woman travels to South America, alone – sounds like the start of a romance novel. It’s no wonder everyone … Continued
Welcome to Wonder
Hi, I’m Ashley Carmen. It’s the journey that matters, right? This is a travel blog for those seeking adventures, inside and out.