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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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    You’re Missing Out If You Haven’t Been To These Best Beaches In The World

    July 27, 2015 / 15 Comments

    When booking a beach vacation, most people want to go to the best beaches in the world. But, often these beaches are the same ones that every tourist goes to. I have a different criteria for the best beaches in the world. I look for beaches that aren’t too crowded, that are full of natural beauty, and ones that offer something a little different from the rest. There is in fact a reason why going to the ocean feels so good. If you do some research on facts about the ocean, you will see that the ocean affects your life every day. Here are my favorites that you won’t want to miss. The Best…

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    June 29, 2015 / 7 Comments

    If you are traveling to Guatemala and flying into the Guatemala City airport, you should know there are no ATM’s as you exit the airport. In fact, once you exit the International arrivals area, there aren’t even any currency exchanges. I was very surprised that none of my friends who had traveled to Guatemala, nor that any of the internet articles I had read on traveling to Guatemala had told me this. This left me and a few other people stranded without the cash we needed to pay a shuttle to leave the airport. Fortunately, our shuttle driver agreed to stop at an ATM en route to Antigua. The shuttle drivers do take US…

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    June 15, 2015 / 2 Comments

    You will hear it over again and again, but it’s true.  The lighter that you pack, the more you will enjoy your travels. This is especially true if you travel like I do and wander from place to place, rather than staying in just one place on your trip. Since I visit a lot of islands that are only accessible by boat, I find it easiest to have a backpack.  It makes things lighter and it’s easier to get on and off boats with. I use The Truist Touring Pack made by Eagle Creek. The one I have is made specifically for women, but they also have a men’s version…

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    5 Good Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Travel To Langkawi Island

    June 9, 2015 / 12 Comments

    I promised to tell you the best islands to visit with my website, but I also want to make sure you know which islands to avoid. You don’t want to travel to Langkawi Island. I had heard that the beaches in Malaysia are stunning, but Langkawi wasn’t an island I enjoyed. I did enjoy Penang, especially Georgetown, but that island wasn’t about the beaches. So, make the best use of your time in Malaysia, and avoid Langkawi Island. 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Travel To Langkawi Island 1. The Beaches Are Disappointing I visited most of the beaches on Langkawi, and I was really disappointed. The main beach, which I had read was…

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    Visiting Thailand: The Best Places To Visit That Will Make You Wish You Were There Right Now

    May 7, 2015 / 2 Comments

    If you are visiting Thailand, figuring out the best places to visit in Thailand is overwhelming. As someone who has visited Thailand many times, plus lived there, I have great suggestions for the places you shouldn’t miss. And, if you want to move here long term, here are details about the long term visa.  The Best Places When Visiting Thailand 1. Bangkok Since you will be flying into Bangkok anyway, do yourself a favor and stay a few extra days. I think that Bangkok has the best food in all of Thailand whether it be street food or upscale dining, great places to stay, and a bustling scene that you won’t…

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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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