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Ashley M. Biggers

Ashley M. Biggers is a freelance journalist and author who specializes in travel, arts and culture, and wellness.

Recent Bylines

"The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s," Success Magazine, April 2024

"The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s," Success Magazine, April 2024

Money
"9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur," Success Magazine, April 2024

"9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur," Success Magazine, April 2024

Community
"From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs," Success Magazine, April 2024

"From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs," Success Magazine, April 2024

Community
"Inmates to Entrepreneurs Offers Resources to Help Returned Citizens Start Businesses," Success Magazine, April 2024

"Inmates to Entrepreneurs Offers Resources to Help Returned Citizens Start Businesses," Success Magazine, April 2024

Community
"The US Has the Highest Recidivism Rates In the World—Here’s Why," Success Magazine, April 2024

"The US Has the Highest Recidivism Rates In the World—Here’s Why," Success Magazine, April 2024

Community
"The 12 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe," Conde Nast Traveler, November 2023

"The 12 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe," Conde Nast Traveler, November 2023

Food / Travel
"Where to Find the World's Quietest Places, According to an Acoustic Ecologist," Travel + Leisure, April 2023

"Where to Find the World's Quietest Places, According to an Acoustic Ecologist," Travel + Leisure, April 2023

Personalities / Travel
"What 100 Years of Santa Fe Indian Market Teaches About the Art of Longevity," Success Magazine, August 2022

"What 100 Years of Santa Fe Indian Market Teaches About the Art of Longevity," Success Magazine, August 2022

Community
"16 Fun Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico," U.S. News and World Report, July 2023

"16 Fun Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico," U.S. News and World Report, July 2023

Travel
"26 Top-Rated Things to Do in Santa Fe, NM" for U.S. News and World Report, July 2023

"26 Top-Rated Things to Do in Santa Fe, NM" for U.S. News and World Report, July 2023

Travel
"Take Off for Galactic Fun In Roswell," New Mexico Magazine, July 2022

"Take Off for Galactic Fun In Roswell," New Mexico Magazine, July 2022

Travel
"Art Heals at Secret Gallery," New Mexico Magazine, May 2022

"Art Heals at Secret Gallery," New Mexico Magazine, May 2022

Art and Culture
"History in a Glass: Fascinating Legends Behind 20 Famous Cocktails," AOL, May 2022

"History in a Glass: Fascinating Legends Behind 20 Famous Cocktails," AOL, May 2022

Food
"The Quietest Places to Vacation Around the World," Cheapism, May 2022

"The Quietest Places to Vacation Around the World," Cheapism, May 2022

Travel
"The Country’s First Native American Woman-Owned Brewery in the U.S. Doesn’t Want to Be Its Last," Eater, May 2022

"The Country’s First Native American Woman-Owned Brewery in the U.S. Doesn’t Want to Be Its Last," Eater, May 2022

Food
"Jivan Lee’s Long-Form Painting Meditation," Southwest Contemporary, May 2022

"Jivan Lee’s Long-Form Painting Meditation," Southwest Contemporary, May 2022

Art and Culture
"6 New Mexico Food Trucks Worth Following," AAA, April 2021

"6 New Mexico Food Trucks Worth Following," AAA, April 2021

Food

"The Chef Using Historical Records and Intensive Research to Revitalize Ozark Cuisine," Mental Floss, May 2021

Food

"A Brief History of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce," Mental Floss, May 2021

Food

"Nostalgia Buzz," New Mexico Magazine, Sept. 2021

Art and Culture

"New Thread," New Mexico Magazine, July 2021

Art and Culture

"Sacred Strides," New Mexico Magazine, Nov. 2020

Art and Culture / Wellness
"10 Fascinating Facts About the Montgomery Bus Boycott," Mental Floss, Dec. 2020

"10 Fascinating Facts About the Montgomery Bus Boycott," Mental Floss, Dec. 2020

Art and Culture
"The Complicated History of Fry Bread," Mental Floss, Nov. 2020

"The Complicated History of Fry Bread," Mental Floss, Nov. 2020

Art and Culture / Food
"The 12 Best Route 66 Stops in New Mexico," TripSavvy, Sept. 2020

"The 12 Best Route 66 Stops in New Mexico," TripSavvy, Sept. 2020

Travel
"Zozobra: The Quirky New Mexico Tradition That Promises to Take Your Gloom Away," Mental Floss, Sept. 2020

"Zozobra: The Quirky New Mexico Tradition That Promises to Take Your Gloom Away," Mental Floss, Sept. 2020

Art and Culture / Travel
"Amezaiku: The Nearly Lost Japanese Art of Candy Sculpture," Mental Floss, Aug. 2020

"Amezaiku: The Nearly Lost Japanese Art of Candy Sculpture," Mental Floss, Aug. 2020

Food
"A Day in the Life of a Doctor Fighting Coronavirus on the Navajo Nation," Self, July 2020

"A Day in the Life of a Doctor Fighting Coronavirus on the Navajo Nation," Self, July 2020

Wellness
"Ultramarathoner Matt Frazier on How He Fuels up as a Plant-Based Athlete," The Beet, Aug. 2020

"Ultramarathoner Matt Frazier on How He Fuels up as a Plant-Based Athlete," The Beet, Aug. 2020

Wellness
"Hot Springs, Billionaires, and a Strange Name," Roadtrippers, Aug. 2020

"Hot Springs, Billionaires, and a Strange Name," Roadtrippers, Aug. 2020

Travel
"10 Most Remote National Parks — And How to Visit Them," Budget Travel, Aug. 2020

"10 Most Remote National Parks — And How to Visit Them," Budget Travel, Aug. 2020

Travel
"Why RVs are the latest trend in travel," Lonely Planet, May 2020

"Why RVs are the latest trend in travel," Lonely Planet, May 2020

Travel
"Everything you want to know about how to drink sake," USA Today 10Best, April 2020

"Everything you want to know about how to drink sake," USA Today 10Best, April 2020

Food / Travel
"Meet the women who are changing the US brewing industry," Lonely Planet, Feb. 2020

"Meet the women who are changing the US brewing industry," Lonely Planet, Feb. 2020

Food / Travel
"Indulge in New Mexico's centuries-old chocolate customs," USA Today 10Best, April 2020

"Indulge in New Mexico's centuries-old chocolate customs," USA Today 10Best, April 2020

Food / Travel
"Beyond Graceland: Tracing Elvis Presley’s legacy back to his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi," Roadtrippers, Jan. 2020

"Beyond Graceland: Tracing Elvis Presley’s legacy back to his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi," Roadtrippers, Jan. 2020

Art and Culture / Travel
"Ground zero for the world’s first nuclear bomb explosion offers a menacing—and important—look at history," Roadtrippers, Nov. 2019

"Ground zero for the world’s first nuclear bomb explosion offers a menacing—and important—look at history," Roadtrippers, Nov. 2019

Travel
"What is a slugburger, and why do Mississippians love it?," USA Today 10Best, Jan. 2020

"What is a slugburger, and why do Mississippians love it?," USA Today 10Best, Jan. 2020

Food / Travel
"The most secret U.S. national park – and how to visit," USA Today 10Best, Jan. 2020

"The most secret U.S. national park – and how to visit," USA Today 10Best, Jan. 2020

Travel
"10 of the best restaurants in Santa Fe," USA Today 10Best, Nov. 2019

"10 of the best restaurants in Santa Fe," USA Today 10Best, Nov. 2019

Food / Travel
"Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville," AFAR, Aug. 2019

"Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville," AFAR, Aug. 2019

Travel
"The Moonshine Redemption," Roadtrippers, Sept. 2019

"The Moonshine Redemption," Roadtrippers, Sept. 2019

Travel
"Everything you need to know about a Wisconsin fish boil," USA Today 10Best, Sept. 2019

"Everything you need to know about a Wisconsin fish boil," USA Today 10Best, Sept. 2019

Food / Travel
"Santa Fe City Guide," The Independent, Aug. 2019

"Santa Fe City Guide," The Independent, Aug. 2019

Travel
"Seven Top Mural Hotels in the U.S.," Budget Travel, Oct. 2019

"Seven Top Mural Hotels in the U.S.," Budget Travel, Oct. 2019

Art and Culture / Travel
"GuestLife El Paso 2019/20"

"GuestLife El Paso 2019/20"

Travel
"GuestLife New Mexico 2019/20"

"GuestLife New Mexico 2019/20"

"10 places to eat in Houston, the country's most unsung food city," USA Today 10Best, July 2019

"10 places to eat in Houston, the country's most unsung food city," USA Today 10Best, July 2019

Food / Travel
"Taking Flight," The Artists Magazine, July/August 2019

"Taking Flight," The Artists Magazine, July/August 2019

Art and Culture
"The Lifeblood," New Mexico Magazine, July 2018

"The Lifeblood," New Mexico Magazine, July 2018

Art and Culture / Travel
"Native Couture," New Mexico Magazine, Nov. 2018

"Native Couture," New Mexico Magazine, Nov. 2018

Art and Culture
"Love Beer? Here's How to Sleep at a Brewery (Really)," Budget Travel, January 2019

"Love Beer? Here's How to Sleep at a Brewery (Really)," Budget Travel, January 2019

Food / Travel
"10 Eco-Friendly Ski Resorts," RootsRated, Jan. 2019

"10 Eco-Friendly Ski Resorts," RootsRated, Jan. 2019

"Know Before You Go: New Mexico," Explore Parts Unknown, Dec. 2018

"Know Before You Go: New Mexico," Explore Parts Unknown, Dec. 2018

Travel
"Love letter to a chile," Explore Parts Unknown, Dec. 2018

"Love letter to a chile," Explore Parts Unknown, Dec. 2018

Food / Travel
"The first truly American cuisine is having a revival," CNN Travel, Sept. 2018

"The first truly American cuisine is having a revival," CNN Travel, Sept. 2018

Food / Travel
"Body Talk," Phoenix Magazine, April 2018

"Body Talk," Phoenix Magazine, April 2018

Wellness
"Here Comes the Sun! 14 Worldwide Solstice Celebrations," Fodors, June 2018

"Here Comes the Sun! 14 Worldwide Solstice Celebrations," Fodors, June 2018

Travel
"Skate the Sky," Local Flavor, May 2018

"Skate the Sky," Local Flavor, May 2018

Personalities / Wellness
"10 Vintage Trailers With Retro Charm for Your Next Glamping Adventure," Fodors, April 2018

"10 Vintage Trailers With Retro Charm for Your Next Glamping Adventure," Fodors, April 2018

Travel
"America's first ever wine region is on the rise," USA Today's Eat Sip Trip, April 2018

"America's first ever wine region is on the rise," USA Today's Eat Sip Trip, April 2018

Food / Travel
"Exploring Albuquerque," Alaska Airways Beyond, Jan. 2018

"Exploring Albuquerque," Alaska Airways Beyond, Jan. 2018

Travel
"10 Most Unusual Christmas Celebrations in the U.S.," Fodors, Dec. 2017

"10 Most Unusual Christmas Celebrations in the U.S.," Fodors, Dec. 2017

Travel
"8 Scenic Spots for Leaf Peeping in China," Fodors, Sept. 2017

"8 Scenic Spots for Leaf Peeping in China," Fodors, Sept. 2017

Travel
"Local Dirt," New Mexico Magazine, Oct. 2017

"Local Dirt," New Mexico Magazine, Oct. 2017

Food
"These Airport Restaurants Might Make You Forget You're Eating in an Airport," Fodors.com, August 2017

"These Airport Restaurants Might Make You Forget You're Eating in an Airport," Fodors.com, August 2017

Food / Travel
"Artistic Orphanage," TREND, Summer 2017

"Artistic Orphanage," TREND, Summer 2017

Art and Culture
Profile of Wildland Fire Fighter, Albuquerque the Magazine, June 2017

Profile of Wildland Fire Fighter, Albuquerque the Magazine, June 2017

Personalities
"All Booted Up," New Mexico Magazine, August 2017

"All Booted Up," New Mexico Magazine, August 2017

Art and Culture / Personalities
"Can Hepatitis Become an Obsolete Disease?," Paste Magazine May 2017

"Can Hepatitis Become an Obsolete Disease?," Paste Magazine May 2017

Wellness
"Safe Space," Phoenix Magazine May 2017

"Safe Space," Phoenix Magazine May 2017

Community
"4 Lessons China Can Teach Us about Fitness" Paste, Feb. 2017

"4 Lessons China Can Teach Us about Fitness" Paste, Feb. 2017

Wellness
"A Place Prepared" New Mexico Magazine, Dec. 2016

"A Place Prepared" New Mexico Magazine, Dec. 2016

Art and Culture
"Meow Wolf" New Mexico Journey, Sept./Oct. 2016

"Meow Wolf" New Mexico Journey, Sept./Oct. 2016

Art and Culture
"The Russell" Southwest Art, February 2016

"The Russell" Southwest Art, February 2016

Art and Culture
"10 NM Ultimate Hikes" New Mexico Magazine, May 2016

"10 NM Ultimate Hikes" New Mexico Magazine, May 2016

Travel
"Silver Lining" Phoenix Magazine, October 2016

"Silver Lining" Phoenix Magazine, October 2016

Community
"A Fall Guide to the Michigan Coast" Outside, 2014

"A Fall Guide to the Michigan Coast" Outside, 2014

Travel