About Us
Hi, we're Damesly!
Who we are
How we started
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Owners & Trip Leaders
Britney & Michael Angulo
Britney and Michael have always believed the best stories come from the road. They spent two and a half years backpacking around the world - collecting stamps, stories, and a few questionable meals along the way.
For them, travel is about laughter, connection, and those unforgettable moments that turn into the stories you’ll tell forever.
These days, they’re raising twin daughters in the Pacific Northwest and are on a mission to help shape a world where women everywhere can journey freely, fearlessly, and fully themselves.
Trip leader
Timathea Workman
Timathea is an award winning travel writer and photographer who splits her time between leading group tours, traveling solo, exploring North America in her custom van with her dog, Ollie.
She has explored 56 countries, 6 continents, and all but one of the US states and has been a featured guest and speaker for the Women's Travel Fest, Women in Publishing, Good Morning America, and the Oprah show.
Before her travels, she was a road manager and album cover designer for rock bands, as well as a ghost writer for A-List actors.
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Retha Charette
Retha Charette is an experienced adventure travel expert, storyteller, and outdoor enthusiast who believes the best journeys transform us from the inside out.
A seasoned trip leader and travel agent, she’s explored destinations around the world - from hiking rugged mountain trails to raising a glass in European beer halls.
When she’s not guiding women on unforgettable adventures, you can find her thru-hiking long trails, crafting (sewing, embroidery crochet, etc.), or planning her next wild escape.
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Pamela Lau
Pamela was born and raised in the Netherlands but spent nearly ten years living in Singapore. She’s at her happiest when she’s meeting new people, enjoying great food, hiking through nature, and discovering new places - preferably all at once. Having visited over 40 countries, she has seen a fair share of the world, yet she believes there’s always more to explore!
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Krystal Van Veghten
Krystal has a clear philosophy when it comes to travel…the answer is always yes. Do the adventure, meet all the new friends, find the obscure place. YES! A month-long, solo trip to Turkey unleashed her adventuresome spirit and passion to travel as often as she can.
By day, Krystal works as a healthcare technologist. With her free time, she remains firmly committed to seeking out new adventures and saying yes to seeing the world. She thrives on connecting women who want to expand their worldview. She will always and only travel beautifully.
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Sil Wong
Sil has spent nearly two decades balancing life in the sky as a flight attendant with 16 years of disaster-relief work around the world, specializing in rescue and logistics across 30 countries. Her background gives her a rare mix of calm, capability, and compassion. Whether she's traveling solo, leading groups, or adventuring with her family. A budding travel and wildlife photographer who genuinely loves exploring new places and cultures, Sil brings warmth, curiosity, and real-world experience to every journey she’s part of.
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Kelly Lewis
Kelly Lewis is an entrepreneur, speaker and business coach and the founder of Damesly. Raised in Hawaii, she's been to all 7 continents and over 85 countries. She is also the author of the best-selling book "Tell Her She Can't."
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Jessica Blaylock
Jessica is a salty traveler with thousands of miles in her boots, often exploring overland by foot. She’s visited 23 countries across 5 continents and often gravitates towards destinations with great scuba diving, healing arts traditions, long walks, and delicious food.Â
She is the founder of a healing arts center in Portland Oregon and is a somatic practitioner of over 25 years. She has three nearly grown children and loves exploring the world with, and without, them.Â