Author: Ashley Smith

Ashley is a historian and Oktoberfest expert & tour guide. She has traveled to 40 countries and specializes in quick trips throughout Europe and the Americas that prioritize hiking adventures, museums of all kinds, cultural experiences, and jam-packed itineraries. She hails from Memphis, TN and currently lives in Boston with her husband and two feline sidekicks.

mashup photo with me in 2019 and me in 2022 under the TMB sign

The Tour du Mont Blanc Sign in Les Houches: Where to Find it, How to Get There

What to Wear to Oktoberfest 2025: Complete & Honest Oktoberfest Outfits Guide

What to Wear to Oktoberfest 2025: Complete & Honest Oktoberfest Outfits Guide

oktoberfest police squad hanging out outside a beer tent

The 8 Important Oktoberfest Scams You Need to Know About NOW

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How to Spend 2 Days in Tivoli, Italy: Exploring the Gardens of Tivoli and Beyond

tons of hanging lemons and white columns

13 Big Reasons Salerno Makes the Best Base When Visiting the Amalfi Coast

Best Oktoberfest Games for Fun & Hilarious Backyard Bierfests | Games like Hammerschlagen, Masskrugstemmen, pretzel-eating contests, stein-carrying races, board games, and more

12+ Best Oktoberfest Games for Fun & Hilarious Bierfests and Parties

Oktoberfest For Non-Beer Drinkers: 15 Important Things You Need to Know | Where to find wine and liquor at Oktoberfest | Non-alcoholic beer and other non-alcoholic drinks | What to do at Oktoberfest besides drink beer | Oktoberfest for gluten-free visitors, and more

Oktoberfest for Non-Beer Drinkers: 15 Important Things You Need to Know (That Most People Don’t!)

Best Oktoberfest Shoes & Socks: Complete Guide to Oktoberfest Footwear for Women and Men, Dirndls and Lederhosen + Where to Buy Now | What does to wear with dirndl, lederhosen socks, and more. Haferl, Loferl, traditional Bavarian shoes and socks.

Oktoberfest Shoes & Socks: Complete Guide for Men and Women + Where to Buy Now

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: How to Decide Which One is Best for Your Trip | How to choose between Pompeii or Herculaneum | Mount Vesuvius ruins, Ercolano Scavi | Things to do in Naples, Italy

Pompeii vs Herculaneum: How to Decide Which is Best For Your Trip

Better Than Pompeii: 14 Reasons You Should Visit the Herculaneum Ruins Instead | Ercolano Scavi and Mount Vesuvius | Things to do in Naples, Italy

Better Than Pompeii: 14 Wonderful Reasons You Should Visit the Herculaneum Ruins Instead

view of Notre Dame cathedral in paris from a rooftop window

16 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hotel to Pick the Perfect One Every Time

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The Perfect 4-Day Iceland Itinerary: What to Do & All You Need to Know

The Free Florida Toll Pass for Visitors: How to Get It + What You Need to Know | Orlando, Florida tourism | Visiting Walt Disney World | Orlando travel tips

The Free Florida Toll Pass for Visitors: How to Get It + What You Need to Know

My Beer Spa Orlando, Florida: What It's Like, What to Expect, Honest Review, Helpful Tips, Important Info - what to bring, location, hours, prices, and more

My Beer Spa Orlando: What It’s Like, Honest Review, Tips, & Info

12 Super Easy Ways to Upgrade a Cheap Dirndl for Oktoberfest: Simple Oktoberfest Outfit Hacks; What to wear for Oktoberfest, how to upgrade your dirndl; DIY Oktoberfest outfit for women; upgrade your dirndl apron, blouse, and more.

13 Easy Ways to Upgrade a Cheap Dirndl: Simple Oktoberfest Outfit Hacks

The truth about visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: Helpful tips + All you need to know before you go | What a visit to Iceland's Blue Lagoon is like; silica mud masks; showering naked; Blue Lagoon packages, and more.

The Truth About Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: 14 Essential Tips + All You Need to Know

How to save money when visiting Boston: 13+ money-saving tips for visiting Boston on a budget; save money on your trip to Boston with these pro tips from a local

Visit Boston on a Budget: 12+ Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip

Boston bucket list and the best things to do in Boston, Massachusetts. Pro tips for visiting Boston.

The Only Boston Bucket List You Need: 65+ Best Uniquely Boston Experiences (w/ Pro Tips!)

Culture Smart Guides Review: The Best Travel Guidebooks for Your Next Trip | Culture Smart! guidebooks, Culture Smart Italy

Culture Smart Guides Review: The Best Travel Guidebooks for Your Next Trip

Awesome breweries in palm beach county, florida | west palm beach breweries, boynton beach, delray beach, jupiter, boca raton | craft beer and cider

16 Awesome Breweries in Palm Beach County, Florida to Visit in 2025

Belize to Tikal Day Trip: Important Tips for Your Guatemala Day Tours | San Ignacio, Belize to Tikal National Park, gallo beer, coatimundis, ancient Maya temples

Belize to Tikal Day Trip: 17 Important Tips for Your Guatemala Day Tours

Black Rock Lodge in Belize: Honest Review + What You Need to Know, San Ignacio eco-lodge in the Belize jungle

Black Rock Lodge in Belize: Honest Review + What You Need to Know

Exciting Things to Do in Caye Caulker, Belize, What to do in Caye Caulker, Caye Caulker travel, Caye Caulker hotels, snorkeling, water activities, Caye Caulker restaurants, and more!

23 Exciting Things to do in Caye Caulker, Belize You Shouldn’t Miss!

slate carving with maya figures and symbols in belize

All the Belize Puns & 16 Other Things That Shocked Me in Belize

Snorkeling in Caye Caulker Belize with Caveman Snorkeling Tours | Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley, manatees, sea turtles, etc.

Caye Caulker Snorkeling: My Day With Caveman Snorkeling Tours

What to pack for Belize, Belize packing list / What to wear in Belize / Jungle packing list / How to dress in Belize, island packing list / Caye Caulker, packing list for Belize outfits

What to Pack for Belize 2025 (+ What I Can’t Believe I Brought)

Oktoberfest Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Actually Know About Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany?

Oktoberfest Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Actually Know About Oktoberfest?