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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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    • 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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    7 Awe-Inspiring Things To Do In Iceland

    December 22, 2015 / 5 Comments

    There are so many incredible reasons to visit Iceland, and so many things to do in Iceland, that I am getting really excited and have already started planning my trip that is coming up in April. I will be staying at the Eric The Red Guesthouse which looks incredibly charming. I am looking forward to the breakfasts there, and can’t wait to try all of the food in Iceland. Here are some of the awe-inspiring things to do in Iceland that I plan to do when I visit. Awe-Inspiring Things To Do In Iceland 1. Golden Circle Tour The Golden Circle tour is definitely one of the Iceland tours I plan to take. The tour will…

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    December 16, 2015 / 18 Comments

    When I booked my trip to Portugal, I knew that there was beautiful places to see in Portugal, delicious food to eat, and incredible charm in Lisbon, but I never imagined how glorious the Portugal beaches would be. I think the Portugal beaches are some of the best beaches in Europe. If you’d rather not plan every stop yourself, there are vacation packages to Portugal that combine the coastline with cities like Lisbon and Porto.  If you’re visiting with a group, consider hiring a private coach – BCS Bus for example, offers charter routes that make it easy to connect Portugal’s scattered coastline at your own pace. After visiting if you also wonder…

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    I prefer to travel alone, and I think it’s something everyone should try at least once in their life. Solo holidays are becoming more popular as many people are deciding to follow their dreams of traveling more. I like traveling alone because I like following my own schedule, and I tend to meet more people when I travel alone than when I do with a friend. When you travel alone, I feel there is a great opportunity for you to discover yourself, not just the country you are visiting. You will find yourself trying new things and interacting with the locals more. You will break out of your comfort zone…

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    Casa de la Bu: A Charming San Miguel de Allende Hotel

    November 23, 2015 / No Comments

    If you are looking for a San Miguel de Allende hotel, I would highly recommend Casa de la Bu. This San Miguel de Allende hotel has a perfect location, only blocks from the Jardin, the main center of town. This charming 3-bedroom hotel has terraces to enjoy the perfect weather in San Miguel. There’s a kitchen which allows you to cook your own meals if you wish, though there are plenty of cheap eats in San Miguel de Allende.  The rooms are cozy and pleasant. Though, they lack TV’s, there is a TV in the common room. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel. Continental breakfast is complimentary and served…

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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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