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      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
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      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
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      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
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      • Koh Lipe
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      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
    • Costa Rica
      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
      • Gili Islands
      • Kai Island, Maluku
      • Raja Ampat
      • Sumatra-Belitung Island
    • Mexico
      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
      • Patzcuaro
      • San Miguel De Allende
      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
    • Portugal
      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
      • Ella
      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Koh Lipe
      • Phi Phi
      • Phuket
      • Railay Beach-Krabi Town
      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
  • Places To Stay
  • Food
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Recent Posts

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  • Seattle Sports Travel Guide: What to See, Eat, and Experience Nearby
  • Making Your First Family Vacation Stress-Free: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Monaco Or Macao – The Best For Luxury Travel
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Unforgettable Things To Do in Portland, Oregon

I moved back to Portland, Oregon after living in Charleston, SC and St Pete, FL the past four years. Moving back has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever…

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From Dolphins To Fish Tacos: The Best Things To Do In Loreto

I just returned from Loreto, Mexico, and while I can’t say it was my favorite place in Mexico, it still had its charms. Zipolite still gets my vote for being…

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10 Hidden Beaches in Mexico You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

If you’re looking for an uncrowded escape, you need to know about these hidden beaches in Mexico. Everyone tends to gravitate towards Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and to Cabos,…

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San Pancho & Sayulita Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

I just got back from my travels to San Pancho and Sayulita in Mexico, and I had a wonderful time. These two beach towns are right next to each other,…

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  • Travel Tips

    Sorting Your Email Before A Long Trip Abroad

    August 17, 2026 / No Comments

    Most of us prepare for a long trip by thinking about luggage and itineraries. Email tends to be the afterthought, which is odd when you consider how much of the trip depends on it. Boarding passes, hotel confirmations, car hire vouchers and the message from your host with the door code all live in your inbox, so taking half an hour to organize it before you leave saves a lot of standing in an airport line arguing with an account that has locked you out. Get into your email account before you need to When you sign in from a country you’ve never visited, most providers treat it as suspicious.…

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    Planning a Solo Trip in 2026 That Fits Your Budget

    August 17, 2026 / No Comments

    Traveling alone has stopped being an unusual choice and become a mainstream option for a growing share of travelers. Whether it’s a long-planned trip or a last-minute decision, going solo in 2026 comes with more tools, more support, and more accepted infrastructure than it did even a few years ago. Solo Travel Keeps Growing for Good Reasons More travelers are choosing to go alone by preference rather than necessity, drawn by the freedom to set their own pace without coordinating with anyone else’s schedule or budget. Hostels and tour operators have responded with more solo-friendly options, from shared dinner tables designed for meeting other travelers to trips explicitly marketed at…

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    Seattle Sports Travel Guide: What to See, Eat, and Experience Nearby

    August 10, 2026 / No Comments

    Seattle is definitely one of the best cities in America for fans of sports who like traveling, delicious food, and adventurous activities. No matter which Seattle sports team you want to see play, you will have a lot of things to do both before and after the event. The main attraction points in Seattle are located within walking distance from downtown hotels. While planning a visit to the stadium and looking for information about the next match and its odds, many people use GGBET to get up-to-date information about sports and esports events. It helps them plan their time before and after the sporting events. Explore Seattle Center Before the Game…

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    Making Your First Family Vacation Stress-Free: A Step-by-Step Guide

    August 4, 2026 / No Comments

    The first family vacation can be quite exciting! After all, it is the trip that everyone talks about for weeks, even before it starts. You imagine smiling faces, amazing views, and fun family memories. Suddenly, you get hit by reality.  Your mind starts to race, and you ask yourself a hundred questions, including: What should you pack? What is your vacation budget? Do you have a Plan B when something goes wrong? Your first family trip does not have to feel overwhelming. With a little planning, you can save yourself from a lot of stress. Read on to learn more! Set a Realistic Plan, First If you really want a…

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    Monaco Or Macao – The Best For Luxury Travel

    July 29, 2026 / No Comments

    Monaco and Macao have something in common: people arrive expecting a certain image, and both places usually deliver it. In Monaco, that image is polished streets, views of the water and the kind of luxury that feels connected to tradition. In Macao, it’s huge resorts, bright venues and a city where old architecture sits next to modern buildings. Both have become famous for casinos, but neither is only about them. Monaco Has Kept Its Old-School Charm There are places that have to work hard to impress visitors. Monaco isn’t one of them. The marina catches your attention first, with yachts that have become part of the everyday view. Then the…

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About Me

I am always looking for the perfect escape, the perfect paradise, the kind of place that tosses your cares into the sea. Fortunately, I have discovered many! I created this site to show you where to go and how to get there. My goal is to show you that Paradise is only a plane ticket (or boat ride) away. I have inspired many others to travel and to create a better life. I am available for inspirational speaking, coaching, writing, travel planning, and photography.

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