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      • Yala National Park
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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
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    Tibetan Singing Bowl Lessons: The Best Thing I Did In Nepal

    October 29, 2014 / 6 Comments

    On my trip to Nepal, I saw and did many wondrous things. I was awed by stunning sunrises. I met incredible people.  I came to know the true meaning of the word, “Namaste”.   I celebrated Tihar, the festival of light. But none of these experiences affected me the way that taking Tibetan singing bowl lessons did. The Tibetan singing bowl lessons changed my life. I took the lessons from 3rd generation master, Shree K. Shahi. He has taught Tibetan singing bowl lessons for over 32 years. I learned Chakra therapy, chanting with the bowls, water therapy, shamanic techniques, and so much more. The bowls taught me lessons, too. They taught me to touch lightly,…

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    October 21, 2014 / 13 Comments

    Awake Shake dreams from your hair My pretty child, my sweet one. Choose the day and choose the sign of your day The day’s divinity First thing you see.-Jim Morrison One day, the morning, she will call to you. You will be on top of the world And she will whisper in your ear awaken you with her soft caress take you by the hand and lead you to the holy mountaintop. Do not try to resist her She has the power to scatter the stars And you are made of starlight She breaks night from day And you from all that you hold tightly She is calling to you…

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    September 29, 2014 / 3 Comments

    Are you planning a vacation, but aren’t sure where to go?  I say, book a flight to Edinburgh. Out of all the places I traveled to in Europe, Edinburgh was my absolute favorite. Edinburgh is a city that touched me to my very core. It combines magic, tradition, and culture, and there really is no place like it. Here are: 5 Reasons Why You Need To Book A Flight To Edinburgh Right Now  1.  Walkability I adore cities that I can walk in, and Edinburgh was perfect for walking. Every step I took seemed like a surprise. There was just so much to see. I went in May when everything was blooming. I loved…

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    September 15, 2014 / 1 Comment

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    September 8, 2014 / 4 Comments

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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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