• Start Here
  • Contact Me
  • Advertise/Hire Me
  • Privacy Policy
This Way To Paradise

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Travel Tips
  • Escape Guides
    • 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
  • Contact Me
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Travel Tips
  • Escape Guides
    • 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
  • Contact Me

Recent Posts

  • The Ultimate Olympic National Park Itinerary: Best Things to See and Do
  • Best Things to Do in Kauai by Region: A Shore-by-Shore Planning Guide
  • America’s Casino Towns Are Having a Moment That Has Nothing to Do With Las Vegas
  • What New Expats Often Forget to Arrange Before Relocating Overseas
  • How to Plan a Weekend Around Great Food
  • Travel Tips

    Dream-Worthy Oahu Beaches That Aren’t In Waikiki

    June 28, 2017 / 2 Comments

    Sadly, most tourists to Oahu only visit Waikiki, and they miss the most beautiful Oahu beaches. I avoid Waikiki. The beaches in that area are crowded and nothing what I think of when I think of the perfect Hawaiian beach. That’s why Expedia.com asked me to share some of my favorites you should check out on your visit to picture perfect Oahu. Dream Worthy Oahu Beaches That Aren’t Waikiki 1. Halona Cove Remember that “roll in the sand while kissing scene” from the movie, From Here To Eternity? That was filmed at Halona Cove which is one of my favorite beaches on Oahu. With blue-green water, this beach is a hidden…

    Read More
    paradise

    You May Also Like

    Flower in Victoria Garden, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

    Pictures From Ella, Sri Lanka To Nuwara Eliya

    August 1, 2013
    Raja Ampat Dive Resort sign made of shells

    Raja Ampat Dive Resort-Where To Stay In Raja Ampat

    March 30, 2013

    Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic

    January 11, 2013
  • Why You Don't Want To Miss The Enchanting Kauai North Shore
    Travel Blog

    Six Things I Learned From Living In Hawaii

    June 19, 2017 / 9 Comments

    I’ve now been lucky to find myself living in Hawaii twice in my lifetime, and even though I felt it was too expensive for my budget to stay there forever, I still feel the ways that it has touched me every day. You don’t have to move there to let it touch you. You can definitely feel the energy of Hawaii and let it touch you by going for a visit. That’s the beauty of travel. Here’s what I learned from living in Hawaii. Six Things I Learned From Living In Hawaii 1. When You Live Fully In The Present, Good Things Come To You One of my favorite moments…

    Read More
    paradise

    You May Also Like

    Beyond the Rollercoasters: How to Have A Relaxing Break in Orlando

    May 21, 2025

    4 Best Car Rentals for European Road Trips with Unlimited Mileage (2026)

    July 17, 2026
    How to paint in Ubud, Bali

    Learn How To Paint In Bali

    April 8, 2013
  • Dolphins In Hawaii: Kealakekua Bay On The Big Island
    Travel Tips

    Where To See Dolphins In Hawaii On The Big Island

    June 5, 2017 / 8 Comments

    While you will often see dolphins in Hawaii, the best place to get up close to them is  Kealakekua Bay On The Big Island. I still consider the day I spent there to be among one of the best days of my entire life. There was nothing more magical than being so close to the dolphins, swimming and kayaking with them in the water. Tips For Seeing Dolphins In Hawaii   The earlier you can arrive at Kealakekua Bay the better, as the dolphins swim in the bay in the early morning. Though, the day I went, they stayed in the bay the entire day. The thing to remember when you see them…

    Read More
    paradise

    You May Also Like

    Riva Surya

    Relaxing On The River At The Riva Surya Hotel Bangkok

    June 7, 2014
    Zipolite: A Complete Travel Guide, View from Heven Zipolite

    Heven Zipolite: A Bed And Breakfast With A View

    February 16, 2016
    These Photos Of Iceland Will Make You Want To Go There Right Now

    Photos Of Iceland That Will Make You Want To Go There Right Now

    May 3, 2016

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.

©2026