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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
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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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    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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    April 21, 2015 / 6 Comments

    I came across the article, “What should you never travel without?” It’s a great article with helpful practical advice, and it made me think about the things I wouldn’t travel without. I realized that the most important things I travel with can’t be bought. Here’s what they are: 5 Things I Wouldn’t Travel Without 1. An Open Mind Traveling makes you realize something pretty quickly. Other countries do things differently than the way you do them at home. I realized if I wanted things to be the same way they were at home, then I should have just stayed there. I realized that the sooner I developed an open mind to things that were…

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    March 17, 2015 / 3 Comments

    Last time I left San Miguel de Allende, I wrote a “Dear John” letter to this fabulous city, packed my bags and went looking for bigger adventures. I returned, less than a year later, to a place that I had come to realize was pretty awesome. It became clear to me that there was no place I’d rather be, and that San Miguel was the place that most felt like home to me. The weather is perfect. The food is divine, and there are some really awesome things to do in San Miguel de Allende. So, I returned! I’m settling here, and while a press trip is calling me to Thailand for…

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    October 14, 2014 / 6 Comments

    The Boudhanath Stupa ( known as Khāsti by the local people) is considered to be the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet.  This holy stupa is the biggest in Nepal and one of the largest in the entire world.  It’s located just outside of downtown Kathmandu in the town of Boudha. The proper way to walk around the stupa is clockwise. The sounds of Tibetan chanting, prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, and prayer bells will fill your ears with delight. I felt a great sense of peace and tranquility as I walked around the Boudhanath Stupa. Glowing butter lamps, fragrant flowers, the musky smell of burning incense, and singing birds all added to…

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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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