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      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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      • Lake Atitlan
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      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
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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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  • About Me
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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
  • Contact Me

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  • Escape Guides

    San Francisco by Night: Views, Vibes, and Vintage Bars

    February 4, 2026 / No Comments

    This guide maps an evening in San Francisco that balances fresh air with good food and easy gathering spots.  Start at Aquatic Park Cove, a sheltered beach beside Fisherman’s Wharf, where open water swimmers share calm water and sweeping views. Continue with oceanfront dining at Pier 39 or the Beach Chalet, where sunsets light the room and groups fit comfortably.  Slip into quieter corners later, from Castro’s garden patio at Fable to Bartlett Hall’s hidden brewery near Union Square. Each stop sits close to transit and walkable streets. The result is a relaxed circuit that feels local, scenic, and practical. Aquatic Park Cove: Swim, Picnic, And Relax Did you know…

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    What Are the Most Popular Tours to Visit Machu Picchu in 2025?

    December 18, 2025 / 4 Comments

    If you have ever seen pictures of Peru or visited it before, you already know that it’s not just a place to visit, it’s a place you experience as a whole. Especially Machu Picchu, which has attracted people from all over the world for ages, thanks to its interesting history and mysteries. But what most people don’t realize is that how and with whom you get to Machu Picchu matters almost as much as Machu Picchu itself. As you can imagine, you can’t just drive up to Machu Picchu; there’s no parking lot, no Uber drop-off, and to complicate things more, the number of tour operators has started to grow…

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    August 5, 2025 / 1 Comment

    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 the most charming. A lot of people love Loreto because it’s not touristy, which I appreciated. But, it’s also a struggle to find things to do there, which is why there is a lack of crowds. Loreto is located on the coast of Baja California Sur, on the sea of Cortez, and is a sleepy fishing village. I didn’t find the beaches of Loreto to be that nice. You definitely had to get on a boat tour or drive about…

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    8 Reasons You Must Visit Colorful Balat In Istanbul

    January 13, 2025 / No Comments

    Balat, in the old city on the European side, was absolutely my favorite area of Istanbul. Once the city’s Jewish quarter, this is where you’ll roam its winding streets and find the artists, the color, the life of Istanbul. Cozy tea shops nestle between colorful doorways as cats curl around your legs begging for attention. Antique stores beckon you in, and it’s a place you lose all sense of time because there is so much vibrant activity stimulating all of your senses. This is the kind of place I long for when I travel. A place I can wander with no destination in mind. I’m truly present in the moment…

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    Discovering Crater Lake: Your Ultimate Guide

    September 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Crater Lake is a place of profound beauty, majestic views, and incredible nature. It’s the deepest lake in the US, and probably the bluest, too. While Rim Village, can be crowded, I had many of the other viewpoints practically to myself. Don’t just go to Rim Village and think you’ve seen Crater Lake. The colors look different from different vantage points, and you will see so much more by driving around the entire lake. Even the drive to Crater Lake is stunning with beautiful landscapes, fumeroles, and a few waterfalls along the way. Make sure to stop at a few of the scenic overlooks along the way. Vidae Falls are…

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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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