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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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    Travel used to mean cramming every waking hour with must-see attractions, returning home with full camera rolls and empty energy reserves. But somewhere along the way, travelers started asking a different question: not “What did you see?” but “How do you feel?” You’re wandering Dublin’s Temple Bar when music spills from O’Donoghue’s doorway. Inside, locals crowd around musicians playing fiddles and bodhráns. Before you know it, three hours vanish into pints and conversations with strangers who feel like old friends. Or maybe it’s Paris. Your quick coffee stop turns into an entire afternoon at Café de Flore, where you sit and people-watch until you lose track of time.  That’s the…

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    Kayak fishing has been a booming trend in the United States in the past ten years. It used to be considered a dorky activity, but it is now one of the fastest-expanding types of outdoor recreation. Why? Kayaks provide the angler with an opportunity to get into the shallow water quietly, access the hidden creeks, and have a whole new view of fishing. Kayaks, unlike bigger boats, will give you a closer look at the action, where you are immersed in the environment as you fish. A kayak fishing trip is a great combination of adventure and relaxation. Just as many good kayak fishing spots exist in the country, whether…

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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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