Ashley Wali
Travel Writer
I am a Seattle-based, nationally syndicated freelance travel writer specializing in luxury travel, family travel, adventure, wellness, live sports and entertainment, food and wine, and luxury cruising. I publish regularly to the AP wire and BLOX digital content wire, where my articles receive national reach. My bylines appear in The Seattle Times, Boston Herald, Orlando Sentinel, Philadelphia Tribune, and many more notable publications.
My Work
impact-driven storytelling with a national reach
The Associated Press (AP) wire is a major global news distribution service operated by a nonprofit cooperative of thousands of media organizations. Serving as a real-time backbone for journalism, it offers breaking news, feature stories, sports, business, and more—syndicated to member newspapers, broadcasters, and online platforms.
The Blox Content Wire, part of BLOX Digital’s newsroom content ecosystem, enables local and regional publishers to access articles, photos, and videos across a shared network. More than 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and TV stations across the U.S. utilize BLOX Digital’s CMS and publishing tools.
My Portfolio
a selection of recent writings
250 years later, the birthplace of the revolution keeps evolving
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and Boston is already celebrating. Shiny modern amenities combine with the patina of the past to create a city that welcomes visitors to reflect on where we’ve come from while refusing to sit in the past. In that sense, Boston remains a rebel, even 250 years after the Revolution.
Food allergy safety is under the spotlight this travel season
An April 2024 report from Safer Tourism Foundation finds 12% of travelers reported a food-related allergic reaction while on vacation. Just eight months later, a December 2024 survey indicates the number rose to 15% of travelers, an increase of 25%. The impact of food allergies is changing the way people make travel decisions.
As Americans seek relief from the heat, San Juan Island offers sustainability and front-row orca views
Frequent heat waves and worsening drought conditions threaten summer travel plans, and travelers flock to cool-weather destinations to beat the heat. The San Juan Islands in Washington State's Salish Sea offer summer temperatures around 70 degrees and 247 days of sunshine every year. This is not the Pacific Northwest you think you know.
Let's work together
I work regularly with brands and destinations around the world. As a freelancer, I have the flexibility to tell the stories that resonate with me. I am always looking for ways to highlight excellent experiences in future articles; it is rarely one-and-done with me.
I travel solo, with my family of four (including kids ages 9 and 12), or with a plus one. I have limited openings for press trips in 2026 and regularly send journalist alerts to my database of contacts about the stories and ideas I am working on.
20 Years
writing experience
90 average
pickups per article
Top tier
publications
Pitch me
I work with brands around the world eager to reach an engaged U.S. audience. I look to include brands and destinations in articles in a natural, authentic way - sharing honest experiences and practical tips to make luxury travel approachable for a wide audience.
If you have a story idea that falls within my areas of focus, please get in touch. I'm most interested in chatting about:
my wishlist
I split my time between the Pacific Northwest and the Cabo San Lucas area of Mexico. I regularly cover stories in these destinations and I'm always looking for what is new and noteworthy there. Additionally, I'm seeking stories and collaborations in the following areas.