Be humble, for you are made of earth. Be noble, for you are made of stars.

Humans have always yearned to explore new lands; it would seem a sense of adventure is innate. I long to explore new lands, new cultures, new worlds.


Detection of another intelligent species would be the most profound event of our lifetimes, if not all of human history.

I have always been a big believer in SETI. If you are too, visit SETIstars.org today to help via private donations from the public. 

Some stars show you the way.

Truth is stranger than fiction.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Be grateful for friends, family and future.

Upper Echelon, strategic and international studies

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Chilled, over ice, on the rocks

A lady isn't afraid to try new things. Ashley Hughes going into a -110 degree celsius ice sauna that's colder than the atmosphere. 

Every once in awhile, something unknown or an unusual opportunity presents itself. I like to analyze the pros and cons, and if the outcome is positive, I am usually keen to try anything a little daring... especially when after closer examination, it is actually beneficial and good for your body.

At -110 degrees, your breath turns to snowflakes.

Here David and I go into the -110 degree sauna for 3 minutes... colder than our atmosphere... which is great if I plan to go to space...

Not exactly roughing it.

A portrait of a lady: Ashley Hughes is not exactly roughing it at Beaver Creek Resort.

Beaver Creek is a feast for the eyes, a delight for the senses. The influence of renowned resorts such as Switzerland's St. Moritz, Italy's Cortina, and Spain's Val d'Aran led to the creation of a unique mountain resort full of excitement and village luxury. It also feels a bit like Whistler, BC.

It is a lovely place to visit. It's slogan: not exactly roughing it

It's quite beautiful and quiet here

A lady takes in the view. Ashley Hughes staring off into the horizon in Monaco.

Adopting new traditions... and hacking life

Ashley Hughes has a wonderful experience and lesson on how the proper construction can endure the seasons, time and mother natures wrath. (Now time for my lady-like nap)

Find a little king in your cake, and you are king for the day. In my case, queen. Here is a little tour of one of the villa's, my favorite, Alisa's beach house. The construction is 100% typhoon proof, 100% cyclone proof and 100% beautiful.

Here is a sneak preview

Kindness, it's the new cool.

A portrait of a Lady: Ashley Hughes lounging lady-like at the sea lounge in Monte-Carlo

One of my favorite things are random acts of kindness. Little things, silly things. I like the expression on people's faces. It bothers me that some people are so surprised and tears well up, it's almost as if some one hasn't been kind to them in a long while. Others, baffle me even more... some refuse it and almost accuse that it has to be a trick, a ploy... that there has to be a motive. We all could use a little more kindness. Kindness, it's the new cool. Pass it on. (oops, I really mean, pay it forward)...

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The world could use a few more heroes.

As you may be aware, one of my friends has a child who was born with a disability. I adore this little fellow, and have seen first hand all the obstacles he has had to overcome.  He has motivated me to do my part to raise awareness for a cause that really means a lot to me.

Ashley Hughes is dressed up as a super hero in Vancouver

It's the least I can do.

And here we go skyscraper rappelling...


To top it all off, we won best costume!