We are so glad to have the opportunity to work with such generous people! Ashley and Ben, you represent Canada so well.

You're sharing memories with these people that they will probably remember for the rest of their lives. That makes me happy :)

You guy rock, no judgment . I am fascinated , keep the video's coming. Thank you for showing and sharing your life.

This actually made me cry out of happiness !

Wow! For this is the best epeisode Ive ever watched from your channel.. Getting connected to the locals and make them smile is such a fulfilling thing for me.. We travel not kust only to enjoy but to make a difference to lives of the peoplw especially the young generation of the race. Much love❤️❤️❤️

You guys are pretty awesome people! So COOL to see real people who really care for one another. It appears that They might not have much material wise but sure make it up their hearts and kindness! WOW! Just amazing! Just sooo tired of the crap that goes on here in the states, The selfishness, the greed and for sure the disrespect to others! It just seems to be on the rise and sooo refreshing to see these people as well as you 2 who really care! 😉👍😃

WOW you can just see their minds exploding , watching you kit boarding . still so innocent of the WORLD.

You guys represent the best of humanity....God Bless You.

your kindness....honestly it gets me a bit misty eyed. i'm glad i found this channel because it's the best one out there imho. looking fwd to the next one, as always.

Enjoyed your video.....their faces while they watched you kiteboard was priceless! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

Papua New Guinea is the most fascinating place on Earth. Thank you so much for this video.

You guys do such a great job and have such amazing adventures. Thanks for taking us along!!

WoW i love seeing the interaction you both have with these beautiful people with everyone having open hearts and minds its just wonderful to watch keep it coming please.

Oh mY God. the woman who get food. broke my heart. Thanks for U both to share with us your adventures. Take care and all the best.

Thank you so very much for showing the beautiful kindness that the world can choose to do... What a wonderful blessed adventure. I just love you both! Huge hugs

I only discovered you guys a few days ago in recommended videos. I've watched so many of the sailing vlogs and many are really awesome. I've yet to come across one that shows this level of connection with the locals and travel to such remote places. It brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for doing this.

Love, Love, Love.... ...tears of joy... ...Western culture meets indigenous islanders... Love, love, love... Thank you for being such great ambassador for us!!!!

With tears in my eyes, and the Beatle nut smiles of these people- like you say. This was one of my most favorite episode. I will join in your adventure soon.

that was so sweet u fed the littleones pralines and cream oatmeal. i bet they loved it.they were lovin u guys, im sure u will be remembered for a lifetime.

I have recently found you guys and have fallen in love with your videos.

Watching from back here in Canada, getting so drawn in to your adventures. Just Awesome!!!

I see the most genuine smiles in your videos. It warms my heart and allows me to see the good in humanity. Thank you

Wow! I've been watching lots of your episodes, but this one is BY FAR the most inspiring! I got my travel bug back now!

How mind blowing is it that these people can see the wonder and joy in things that we "enlightened" take for granted and are quickly bored by.

Man you guys killed it on this one. I watch allot of sailing channels on KZfaq and know one gets deep into the different cultures like you guys do, It’s so awesome to see. You two are the kindest couple ever so cool.

The smile of the kids are priceless.

One of your best, yet!

Hi Ben and Ashley. You guys did a fantastic job of telling this story of interacting with a new culture that is so different from what most of us are used to. Thru trading, you provided them with things that they really need while providing you with things that you could use but may not be so necessary. And charging their phones and sending emails on their behalf - fantastic and good on you for doing that. I hope other cruisers see this video and feel compelled to do the same thing. From your videos and others, I know that cruising is not cheap (repairs, food and fuel cost money) but for a relatively small amount of money spent on necessary items for these folk, they and you, the cruisers, walk away with a memory that will last a life time. Also, the windsufing looked "awesome," and I think those are called apple bananas; they are delicious when really ripe.

I find Papua New Guinea so, so fascinating! Great video as always!!

Loved watching them watch you from the beach. We stop often along the local highway when kite surfers are out in the bay, the combination of serious acrobatics with a good landing makes us all cheer.

I am so happy I found your channel. Not just because of the sailing but because of all the different cultures that you are sharing with the rest of the world. So many other channels are all sailing to the usual places and avoiding the so called "scary" places. Mark Twain said "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" Your videos do just that. Too many people are scared to visit different areas of Papua New Guinea. After watching this series how can you not want to go there and just fall in love with these people? Well done you two!! Now get back to editing more videos :)

Nice your living the life... Enjoy it for all of us that are not at this moment.

I absolutely love how open minded you pair are to the cultures you come across on your journeys its a heart-warming thing and restores some faith in humanity. Good work, please keep making videos!! Love from Oz.

Love your episodes. There is nothing like you anywhere on youtube. You always bring us the other side of what a sailing adventure can be and what a difference can be made.

You two are great ambassadors too the world. Awesome video. We need world leaders like you and Ashley

You both are heroes. Your hearts are big and full. It is amazing what you did to help out the villagers. Please don't forget to get some snorkeling videos in between. I need my Pacific underwater fix. Safe travels and fair winds

I love you guys in the way you embrace and respect those cultures... AMAZING

I'm very Picky When it comes to subscribing. But this Vlog did it for me after watching two days worth! Thanks for the tears !!!

Awesome people and so cool to be able to help by trading goods with them. So great that you guys where able to do that.

I am absolutely loving your videos of your inter-action with different cultures! I have an Aunt and Uncle who spent 7 years doing missions work with Marine Reach in Fiji. There stories they share and your vidoes are really giving me a longing to go and get involved too. Please keep sharing your experiences with these people. These are very special stories you are sharing! I hope the guy with the tropical sore healed!

I love how you both embrace different cultures and have open minds. The world needs more of this

It is moving to see what you do so freely and genuinely..Your altruism and empathy should be a lesson to many others out there sharing their sailing experience.

Absolutely beautiful perspective. So happy I found your vlog. So authentic and positive. My soul needed this. Thank you.

Your are very generosity is inspiring that you share what you have and all the things for the children is great. Enjoying all your videos.

BIG....BEETLENUT....SMILES.. I laughed out loud after watching about 40 hours of your videos. Thanks for that.

Wow you are seriously awesome such nice people.The smiles on the locals faces told me all I needed to make that conclusion.

Great video! Thanks for sharing a different culture with us. It was great to see that there wasn’t any judgment for the way these people live. After watching this video I’m inspired to help more people.

Love the channel and how you become part of the local culture versus trying to change ancient culture. Keep living fully. Awesome

Wow, amazing. Reminds all of us how fortunate we are to live in the western world.

Wow, so neat to see the trading. The thought never occurred to me that it would go down like this because there are no stores! To think our ancestors did this for literally thousands of years: hopped on a ship and showed up someplace far away and traded. Such a neat connection to the past both maritime and commerce. So cool!

If I can, I love you guys. I can only imagine how much they loved you, for all your caring and generosity. I think you guys are amazing, and make excellent ambassadors from Canada. I'm proud of you both, and very grateful for all you share with so many. Missionaries of hopes and dreams.! I sincerely believe you will continue to remain couscous, and none complacent. Be well my friends, and thank you for all you do. Love ya..

Amazing!! I'm sitting here crying watching this...absolutely stunning and beautiful!

Yet again, great job. I learned that if you watch them again right away it makes them longer,.... if you don't think about it too much.

None of the sailers responded in this way... Bravo Ben and Ash... Love and blessings...

Beautiful episode! Hugs from Brazil.

One of your best videos I think. Thanks for sharing. Voice overs were muffled/muddy for some reason.

You 2 are a larger blessing to more than you guess. Your willingness to give these people the better end of the trade is both humbling and inspiring. I speak as an American where we literally have money/food/comfort coming out our assess. Where we only eat the center of the filet mignon and toss the rest. I've seen your attitude a number of times when the locals come to your boat to bring/trade items of pittance. Thank you for showing us, visually, how things should be. God bless you both and your boat and travels. I very much enjoy your videos, 'and great editing too. You've got some pretty good moves on the kite board !!! Can I request some more screen time of the 'wife' telling us about how "Awesome" something is? Anything, 'it doesn't matter ha ha ha

Maybe im a little bit late for this episode but these one is amazing. Seeing those smile in their face is actually 100% pure and it really made me cry. You guys are awsome hanging with those people without judging them and respecting their culture. Godbless. 💓

Living the dream. Keep the kite boarding footage rolling in these amazing lagoons.

Only 45k subs? lots of people are missing out. Great content, awesome filming and editing.

i like the smile from your audience.you can not buy this happiness from them..gobless guys.more videos.from philippines

I like that travel philanthropy is part of your adventure!

That was the Fattest Banana i had ever seen. What a wonderful video seeing all those orange smiles made my heart happy.

epic job guys! I feel like I am watching the modern day version of Mr. :and Mrs Cousteau Keep up the great filming and adventures! Blue skies and calm seas!!!!

People on those islands are so cool and so are you guys

This is the most amazing video I have seen. I love you two you are amazing people continue sailing around the world and show to us more videos please. Thanks a lot 🙏🤗

Wow guys, what an amazing experience you were lucky.enough to run into. Charmed you are.

This warms my heart. Great job guys. And congrats on the new addition.😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻😊

Fantastic episode. Thank you! How good was seeing the locals inspired by kiting. Hadn't seen you on the magic carpet before. Shredding!

THAT is why we sail!! You took my heart back there, where I cruised 10yrs ago. I always enjoy your ' company ', but this episode was special. Big love from nz....and BTW, how gooood are the 🍌 there! YUUUUM!

As I was getting ready to write my comments I noticed that most everyone else had come to the same conclusion as I did so at the risk of being redundant I think you both are amazing! You have a genuine love and acceptance for all of the people that you meet. You are great ambassadors and will leave a positive, lasting impression wherever you go. You can see it in their eyes and the looks on their faces how they admire you and how much joy you have brought to their lives. Thank you for showing me a culture that was unknown to me and for shining a light on a wonderful group of people. The world could use more people like you and the loving people of Papa New Guinea. Keep up the great work and God’s Speed.

Have you thought about a food dehydrator for preserving bananas, fish, etc.? Electric ones are dirt cheap in the US, but you could probably rig passive solar easily on your roof Love, love, love your channel!

Love it. Amazing guys. My most anticipated subscription!!

This has quickly become my favorite series of videos that the two of you have produced. Thank you for having such big and open hearts and for sharing your journey with all of us. Peace and love to you.

This is GOOD! Thank you guys. Wonderful, just wish it was longer! Can't wait for the next one

i dont know why but im very emotional coming back to that video first time ive seen this its in the begining of covid when we where all at home you guys made me discover the sailing world you guys and sailing sv devlos . i thank you so much ive learn so much since that night that i click ok your vlog .

I watch videos all the time, but I’ve never commented.....I just have to tell you two what an inspiration you are, so kind and understanding, you’re amazing! Your are, without a doubt, the best videos to watch, I’ve seen them all and anxiously await the next adventure! You’re so sweet and funny, who is better than you? NOBODY, just nobody!!!!!

Nice trading with the locals. 👍 win win deals in the barter, everybody is happy. Amazing.

Their faces made me smile. That is genuinely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

Thank you SOOOO MUCH for sharing your adventures! More, MORE Please! 🙏😊👍

A truly beautiful video. The care, understanding and experiences. AMAZING!!

Dude when did you get the foil? 1st time seeing you ride that on here . Great footage ...again. The acceptance of other cultures is integral to the human race surviving on this planet. Thank you for being an example of tolerance and love to the rest of the world...or AKA ...being Canadian. Peace 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Priceless. Fantastic. Thank you for sharing. With us and with them.

Great video! We love learning about different cultures. Thank you for sharing.

Incredible footage, beautiful place, amazing experience - Thanks for sharing!

Wow. Very heartwarming. Very nice to see your compassion and love for the people. Glad you were able to help with first aid

Oh, I'm just in love with yall! Thank you for the top notch episodes back to back to back. The way you seem to take in your travels & then also in the way you create to share with us viewers is truly refreshing. Always looking forward to what you have next. Knowing I'll get a lot of laughs, honesty, knowledge & great experiences you've curated. Thank you ♡

I’ve been watching your videos from San Francisco for months now and looking forward to the new ones every week. Thank you for sharing your adventures and letting us all be part of your journey. Keep up the great work!

Another great video. hope you guys have your shots.THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

This is awesome i love your videos. Keep safe always Ben and Ashley. God bless you more

This one of the best you tube videos ever - very inspiring stuff - keep it up. Great

You guys rock man. So much respect to both of you.

Outstanding sharing of culture, people, and different ways of life. I get it! Keep it up

What a fantastic adventure. Thanks for sharing!

This episode is probably one of the best sailing related videos on KZfaq. Hoping to set sail when I retire and this location just got added to the bucket list. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Again, your videos are so.... AMAZING!! Many people do not known place like this been existing.... You go there and show that all us. thank you! It is so difficult to understand at some places can be so authentic even these days. love you both

Love your generosity.. Bless you both

I really like the way you've immersed yourself in the local culture of this very off-the-beaten track location! Hope your route includes Raj Ampat, Banda Sea, and the Spice Islands. Very smart to take a supply of trading materials.

nice to see so much culture from different places, you two are really the best. Going to see these places one day before it is to late.

We enjoyed your adventures and being coll making connection with other cultures , you too are sweet kind😍👋