Ashlea Halpern
Contributing Editor
Contributing Editor
Ashlea Halpern is a contributing editor at Condé Nast Traveler and cofounder of Minnevangelist, a site dedicated to all things Minnesota. She's usually on the road six months a year and contributes regularly to Bon Appétit, New York Magazine, AFAR, Airbnb, TIME, Midwest Living, Artful Living, and Minnesota Monthly. She has visited more than 65 countries and been featured as a travel expert in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, and Forbes. Her interests include street food, shopping, and any activity—motorbiking, sea kayaking, snowmobiling—that might terrorize her faint-hearted boyfriend.
How to Plan a Road Trip From Start to Finish
Know how to find the best roadside restaurants, affordable gas, and fascinating points of interest along the way.
On a Road Trip Through Oman, Navigating Grief and Parenthood
Following the death of her father, Ashlea Halpern brings her toddler son to the Middle East, determined to instill in him her most treasured life skill - a love of travel
The Best Honeymoon Destinations for Every Type of Couple
Find your post-nuptial bliss in an overwater bungalow, on a romantic rail journey, or hiking along the Appalachian Trail.
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?
26 Breezy Caribbean Airbnbs to Escape to This Winter
Soak up those sunny island vibes in Jamaica, St. Barts, Aruba, and beyond.
Seeing a Beloved Slice of Southeast Asia Anew on an Oceania Cruise
Writer Ashlea Halpern learns to appreciate life at sea—and the fresh perspective it gives her on a region she once called home.
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The 85 Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in the World, According to Super-Travelers
From a 14th-century former monastery in Spain to a five-bedroom private safari camp in Kenya.
Banyan Tree Bangkok
A sleek executive lounge for business travelers, a sumptuous spa for vacationers, and a spectacular rooftop bar with 360-degree views of Bangkok for everyone.
13 Scenic Michigan State Parks for Stargazing, Hiking, and Boating on Turquoise Waters
Dark Sky Preserves, scalable sand dunes, and sunny lakeshores await in the Great Lakes State.
How Sierra Leone Is Changing Its Narrative Through Tourism
After a decade-long civil war and countless other setbacks, the West African nation is ready for its close-up.
17 Best Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in the U.S.
From cozy beach houses with free treats to historic manors with fenced-in yards.
My Favorite Airbnb in the Faroe Islands: A Farmhouse With Ocean Views and a Flock of Sheep
This turf-roof guesthouse by the sea features fresh-laid eggs, Faroese children’s books, and sheep for days.
How to Prevent Sunburns When Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
Take it from an editor who burns like a vampire.
The Best Podcasts to Fill Road Trips and Long Flights
With so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to choose which to download ahead of a long trip—here are our top picks.
The Lead Park Ranger of Montana's Garnet Ghost Town Swears the Place Isn't Haunted
What life is really like in a 19th-century mining camp turned tourist destination.
An Ode to Buc-ee's, the Greatest Gas Station on Earth
No road trip through the South is complete without a stop at Buc-ee's.
The Best Airbnbs on Route 66
Get your kicks at a “living gallery” in Tulsa, a rambling hacienda in Santa Fe, and other memorable stops along the way.
I’m an Avid Traveler, But the First Vacation With My Baby Made Me Feel Clueless
So, I asked fellow traveling parents to share their tips and tricks—here's what they had to say.
I'm Raising a Bilingual Child—These Are the Books and Toys We Love
If you want to raise a global citizen, it’s never too early to start a second language.