Vacation Script
A travel blog 'scripted' to help you visualize the best path to discovery for your next vacation. Experience the art of travel through my camera lens.
Hello, I'm Ashley Lauren, I travel the world with family and friends because I like to share life's experiences. The final scene of the movie "Into the Wild" was all I needed to hear:
"Happiness is only real when shared" ~Christopher McCandless. That's why I started a travel blog, to share all the research I do on each location before vacationing there. To explain my experience and what I might h
12/08/2025
New Travel Tool Alert: Three of my most popular guides are now live as GPS-guided apps on GPSmyCity —and they’re free to upgrade for the next two weeks. If you’re planning a trip or already exploring, these app versions give you offline maps and easy walking routes so you can follow the guide on your phone without using data.
Free for a limited time:
• How to Explore the Best of Port Royal
• The Best of Northern Savannah
• 6 Things to See in London for Free
All details and download links are here:
New Travel Tool Alert: Three of my most popular guides are now live as GPS-guided apps on GPSmyCity—and they’re free to upgrade for the next two weeks. If you’re planning a trip or already exploring, these app versions offer offline maps and easy walking routes, so you can follow the guide on your phone without using data.
11/10/2025
✈️ Plan smarter, not harder.
Keeping track of your spending while you travel shouldn’t be stressful. My free Travel Budget template helps you organize every expense — from flights and hotels to those spontaneous gelato stops. 🍦
💡 Download it here: https://vacationscript.com/free-travel-budget/
It’s the same vacation budget I use for all my trips — simple, flexible, and perfect for anyone who wants to travel more and stress less.
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wasn’t built in a day and it surely can’t be seen in one, but we gave it our best shot in 8 unforgettable hours.
10/01/2025
🎄 I just published a new guide to the Christmas Markets – and to make it easier, I included a custom map so you can wander like a local (without missing the secret stalls).
If you’re planning a holiday trip, this post will help you:
✔️ Find the best markets (big + small)
✔️ Know what to eat + drink (hint: trdelník + svařák 🍷)
✔️ Navigate Prague’s neighborhoods with ease
📍Grab the guide + free map here → https://vacationscript.com/prague-christmas-market/
Where’s your favorite ?
📍 Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt | Nov 14 – Dec 26
📍 Schönbrunn Palace Market | Nov 6 – Jan 6
📍 Spittelberg Market | Nov 14 – Dec 23
📍 Karlskirche Art Advent Market | Nov 21 – Dec 23
📍 Belvedere Palace Market | Nov 14 – Dec 31
https://vacationscript.com/christmas-in-vienna/
From palace backdrops to cozy cobbled lanes, Vienna’s markets are where fairy lights, mulled wine, and holiday spirit come alive. ✨
I like my food 👍Follow for more 📍Locanda Cerami
09/12/2025
If anyone is planning on tackling the , Austria this year. I have multiple in-depth posts to help guide you, including a free Google map!
https://vacationscript.com/christmas-in-vienna/
Explore 15 Charming Christmas Markets In Vienna- The Right Way (With Helpful Map) • Vacation Script If European Christmas markets are calling your name, spending Christmas in Vienna, Austria, is one of the best places to book your next trip.
09/11/2025
Spent longer than I would like to admit on this long form vlog to compliment my recent Taormina post, enjoy!
https://youtu.be/KpiC_fC8FFQ?si=FIIQknG0whkwSYg4
Disclaimer- I may have mispronounced something. Va bene.
Things To Do in Taormina, Sicily Planning a trip to Sicily, Italy? Here are the best things to do and see in Taormina, plus a day trip to Castelmola and nearby beaches. Which Taormina beach ...
09/05/2025
island, specifically the small village of . Complete with ricotta gelsi , , , and all the best landscape views. 👀
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
🇮🇹 Sicily Travel Guide | [Vacation Script]
This photo marks the start of something delicious: a full visual guide to Sicily—one photo at a time. Each image in this series connects to a blog post filled with tips, hidden gems, family-friendly finds, and the real-life details you won’t get from tourist brochures. 🌿✨
Each photo = a new post.
Each post = your shortcut to stress-free Sicilian travel.
Tap the link for the full guide 👉
https://vacationscript.com/family-travel-destinations/europe/travel-to-sicily/
08/01/2025
✈️ Meet my new travel MVP: the Hegent Carry-On.
This little beauty just changed how I pack—and how I breeze through airports. I put it to the test on my latest trip and, wow... It's the real deal. 🧳✨
💡If you’ve been on the hunt for a carry-on that’s sleek, smart, and surprisingly spacious—you’ll want to read this and grab the discount code:👇
👉 https://vacationscript.com/hegent-carry-on-luggage/
📌 I break down:
~Ultra lightweight – Easy to lift into overhead bins (no gym membership required 😅)
~360° spinner wheels – Glides like butter, even on cobblestone streets and busy airports
~Scratch-resistant shell – Still looks new after multiple trips
~Chic minimalist style – Looks elevated, not overly flashy
~Thoughtful interior layout – Compression straps + zipped compartments = organized and stress-free packing
~Quiet wheels & smooth handle – No more rattling through terminals at 6am
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