Welcome to Bev & Shams Adventures
Hi, we’re Bev and Shams, the couple behind Bev & Shams Adventures. We’re so happy to have you here.
If you’re a woman who loves planning her own trips, craves meaningful adventures, prefers honest guidance, to travel independently over organised tours or travel agents, and wants to explore with confidence, then you’re in the right place.
We’ve been in exactly the same position as you; we juggle life, work, responsibilities, finances, but still make the time for travel as much as possible.
Our mission is to make travel possible, not overwhelming, not intimidating, and definitely not out of reach.
But who are we?
Who are we? Two lives, two cultures, one shared love for travel
Our journey started way before we created Bev & Shams Adventures.
It began with two people from two different parts of the world, but what we both have in common is the same passion to travel the world day by day.
Bev’s story
Hi, I’m Bev and I was born and raised in a tiny village in England. I have always loved to travel and have always wanted to see more of this world.
But travel became a part of me very early on, especially after I spent nearly a year solo travelling Australia on a gap year.
That experience changed me forever.
What it taught me was independence, resilience, and the joy of discovering a new place. Which really cemented that passion.
Even while I am working full time within the insurance industry, my love and dreams of travel have never faded. To the point that I dream about travel.
What I have learnt from travel is that you don’t need unlimited time or money to explore the world, it’s about smart planning, and the confidence to just go.
Sham’s story
And I’m Shams. I grew up on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka and now live in England. I have lived in England for over 20 years.
For me, travel is a deep connection with my home, culture, it’s my identity and thrilling to discover what the world has to offer.
After all this time in England, I still carry my love of travel with me, but I also carry a desire to help others understand the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka.
As a couple
As a same-sex couple, we believe that travel should be exciting, safe and accessible, no matter who you are or how you identify.
And now, we want to help other women create those moments too.
Why we started Bev & Shams Adventures
We understand the challenges that you go through when choosing the right destination for you. You are looking for practical, honest, real-world travel advice that would actually help you plan your trips.
More importantly, as a same-sex couple, we realise that there are things we need to know, that just wasn’t being talked about.
So, we decided to create the kind of resource that are important to you, including:
- Clear itineraries
- Budget-friendly tips
- Destination guides based on our experiences
- Advice tailored for independent travellers
- Insights from a multicultural point of view
- An atmosphere that feels friendly, safe, inclusive and grounded
- Free resources that help you get the most out of your planning
- EBooks that you can download instantly
- One on one services where we help you personalise your trip
- And more
All our content is designed to help you feel confident planning your own independent travel adventures, whether you’re travelling solo, or as a couple.
Our goal is to be your trusted travel companion, who will give you truthful advice, and help you get the most out of your trip.
Connect with us
We know how challenging travel planning can be, and I’m sure you’ll have plenty of questions along the way.
That’s why we created a warm, welcoming Facebook community just for women like you.
You can:
- Ask us questions directly about your upcoming trips
- Get personalised advice from us and other travellers
- Share your itinerary ideas for feedback
- Connect with like-minded women planning similar adventures
- Learn from real experiences, not generic advice
Come join us here: Bev & Shams Facebook Group
It’s a friendly, supportive group and we can’t wait to welcome you in.
You can also join us on our other social media platforms
Travel has changed our lives in ways we could never have expected, and we believe that you will experience this too.
We’re here to help you plan confidently, travel safely, and make every adventure meaningful.
Thank you for being here.
We can’t wait to be part of your journey.
