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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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    Vegas has a way of chewing through a budget before you’ve even unpacked. But a weekend built around watching games doesn’t have to go that way. Skip the tower suites and the bottle service, and the city quietly turns into a pretty cheap base camp for a couple of days of football, good food and too much neon. You just have to know which version of Vegas you’re booking. Betting Without Breaking The Bank Nevada still runs more physical sportsbooks than any other state in the country. Real counters, real staff, real odds boards, not just an app icon on your phone. The money moving through those books each month…

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    Solo travel may look easy and adventurous at the same time, but the first trip alone usually teaches you one truth: having confidence is helpful, yet preparation keeps the trip smooth. According to the US State Department, every traveler must check destination advisories, entry rules, local laws, and customs before leaving. The biggest beginner problems are usually the quiet, practical ones that people overlook when they are excited to leave. 1. Skipping destination research Many first-time solo travelers choose a place they like and assume the rest will sort itself out. That is a weak starting point. Travelers are specifically advised to review the International Travel Checklist and learn about local laws…

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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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