Yashy Murphy is a Toronto-based Parenting and Travel Writer and the co-founder of Parenting to Go. Alongside her husband, Chris, she’s committed to maintaining their pre-kid lifestyle while raising two tweens.  Yashy and her family continue to travel the world in search of good food, fine wine, craft beer and meaningful cultural experiences.

You can find Yashy on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, lusting after the next travel adventure and sharing her culinary and travel pursuits while inspiring parents and grandparents to keep exploring. Whether it’s a bustling city or a hidden gem, her content encourages immersive, memory-making travel. She’s also a guest travel expert on local Toronto radio shows and a freelance writer, with published work in Lonely Planet, Skyscanner, in-flight magazines, and various DMO websites.

Yashy is a parenting and travel expert who focuses on

• family travel (with a tween focus)
• multi-generational travel
• momcations
• couples getaways
• culinary travel

Yashy has worked with global tourism boards, hotels and lifestyle brands, delivering impactful, award-winning campaigns. With an MBA in Marketing and Strategy and a decade of experience managing Tier 1 brands in the beverage alcohol industry, she brings strategic insight and brand alignment to every tourism partnership.

As a social media consultant, Yashy also helps small businesses build and grow their online presence.

She has been an active TMAC member since 2018, serving as a National Board Director at Large (2018–2020, 2021–2025), and currently chairs the Communications Committee, while also supporting the Membership and Conference Committees. In addition, she sits on the TICO Advisory Council and is a proud Destination Toronto Ambassador.

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