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I’m Ashley, your solo travel expert.

I’ll help you plan the trip of a lifetime so you can return home with memorable moments (instead of whoopsies & uh-ohs). I was traveling way before we had the conveniences of Booking.com, travel forums, social media and the internet. So… I have infinite resources, experience and valuable advice for you! 

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Sailing to Tubuai, Tahiti

Sailing to Tubuai, Tahiti

Sailing to Tubuai, one of the sister island’s that forms the southern boundary of French Polynesia, is a visual highlight of the South Pacific. The island features high cliffs, a multitude of caves and coves nestled along the coastline, and blue lagoons fringed by white beaches. This is the stuff dreams are made of.

Sailing to Niue

Sailing to Niue

Niue is one of the world’s largest emerged coral atolls, a saucer shaped island formed from the basement of an isolated volcanic cone. Upon closer inspection, it’s massive and absolutely breathtaking – 64 kilometers in circumference and completely encircled by gorgeous, golden geological barriers.

What’s stopping you from traveling?

What’s stopping you from traveling?

It’s easy to let our fears and anxiety about flying, terrorism, extreme weather, privacy wars and more prevent us from accomplishing our goals. As a result, many people are likely to never leave their home country and realize their dreams abroad. Don’t let that be you! What’s stopping you from taking your dream trip?

How to budget your travel dollars

How to budget your travel dollars

Despite the overwhelming perception that travel is expensive, there are infinite resources available to reduce travel costs so you can travel cheaply on any budget. Simply follow a few savvy money-saving tips and learn how to budget your travel dollars.

Sailing around Huahine, Raiatea and Tahaa

Sailing around Huahine, Raiatea and Tahaa

Queequeg sails onward to Huahine, one of the last true Polynesian ports available for yachts and a relaxing respite for kicking back, sipping cold beer and watching orange sunsets. Neighboring islands, Ra’iātea and Ta’haa, are equally idyllic and visually stunning.

Sailing to Bora Bora, Tahiti

Sailing to Bora Bora, Tahiti

Bora Bora, Tahiti, conjures daydreams of bewitching amour, a setting where passion and flirtation are heightened by the sticky Pacific heat and tranquil emerald lagoons.

Sailing around Samoa

Sailing around Samoa

A short visit to both Western and American Samoa offered incredible insight into their vast differences in cultures, lifestyles, politics and economies. From starkly deserted, beautiful beaches to warehouse shopping to genuine encounters with gracious locals, our experiences on the islands gave us unique perspectives of these neighboring nations.

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