About Us
We founded The Happiness Function to inspire happiness through travel and outdoor recreation in the USA. Get to know us better!
About Us
We founded The Happiness Function to inspire happiness through travel and outdoor recreation in the USA. Get to know us better!
Welcome!
We're Ashlee & Pablo!
We founded The Happiness Function to show you how to seek fulfillment outdoors through an active and healthy lifestyle hiking, camping, and road-tripping.
As syndicated freelance travel writers, we hope to inspire a greater audience of travel lovers to explore more, quit waiting, and get up and go!
Meet Ashlee Fechino
Hi there, I’m Ashlee, a freelance travel writer, photographer, and adventure travel content creator.
Based out of Tulsa, I launched The Happiness Function, an outdoor travel website, to inspire others to seek happiness through outdoor recreation. I believe exploring wild and natural spaces brings so much joy and healing.
I love sharing how simple and fun it is to travel, connect with nature, and explore off-the-beaten-path destinations.
I've been nationally syndicated over 1,000 times, featured on Thrillist, Yahoo!, MSN, RV Industry Association, Business Insider, The Weather Channel, and more.
I have a BS in Biology and MS in Environmental Policy and Sustainability.
When I’m not busy working, you can catch me hiking, playing frisbee with our toy Aussie, or cozied up on the couch binge-watching sci-fi or supernatural shows.
I am married to the love of my life and ex-pat Argentine, Pablo. We are state park obsessed and take every chance to go camping with our Aliner.
I have been to 30 states and lived in five.
I have explored 16 countries.
I am gluten-free and love baking sweet treats!
My favorite country I've ever visited was Iceland.
Meet Pablo Fechino
Hey, I’m Pablo. I am originally from Argentina. When I was 18, I moved to the U.S. to pursue the American dream and teach snowboarding in the Rockies.
I spent over 10 years doing back-to-back ski and snowboard seasons as an instructor in the Colorado Rockies and Andes Mountains of Argentina and Patagonia.
When I’m not working my day job as a wastewater plant operator, I’m all about exploring with the wife. I help with travel logistics, reviews, and photography.
I've appeared on MSN, Business Insider, and CBS News.
I have a BS in Business Administration and Management.
In my free time, I also enjoy lifting weights, watching some kind of crime drama, working on my Toyota truck, and playing with the dog.
My big things are doing more with less money, slow travel, hiking, and taking photos. We are always looking for places to escape the crowds and city life.
I am bilingual in both Spanish and English.
I finished my BA in business at 38 with no student loans!
I believe in a debt-free lifestyle.
I would live in the boonies if the wife let me.
Gear can make or break your trip...
But it doesn't have to break the bank!
You don't have to quit your job to do what we do. You also don't need a lot of money or always use vacation time. We are here to show you how to make the most out of your adventures!
Gear can make or break your trip...
But it doesn't have to break the bank.
You don't have to quit your job to do what we do. You also don't need a lot of money or always use vacation time. We are here to show you how to make the most out of your adventures!
Let Us Help You Find Outdoor Adventures
You don't need a lot of money or vacation time to enjoy the local environment. Keep it simple and just go!