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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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San Pancho & Sayulita Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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    What should you do with your car when traveling long-term?

    January 13, 2026 / No Comments

    Long term travel involves plenty of big decisions, but people sometimes overlook home-based decisions in the excitement of planning for far-flung locales. One of the biggest home-based decisions long-term travelers may have to make involves their car. Leaving a vehicle unused for months creates costs, risks, and admin that many people underestimate. Making a decision before leaving can save you a lot of stress later on. Here are some options for your car when you’re traveling long-term: Is keeping the car worth it for a long trip Start by asking yourself whether keeping the car makes sense at all. For trips lasting several months or longer, ownership often creates more…

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    If you have ever seen pictures of Peru or visited it before, you already know that it’s not just a place to visit, it’s a place you experience as a whole. Especially Machu Picchu, which has attracted people from all over the world for ages, thanks to its interesting history and mysteries. But what most people don’t realize is that how and with whom you get to Machu Picchu matters almost as much as Machu Picchu itself. As you can imagine, you can’t just drive up to Machu Picchu; there’s no parking lot, no Uber drop-off, and to complicate things more, the number of tour operators has started to grow…

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    Considering a Caribbean Vacation? Choosing the Best Time to Visit

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    Planning a trip to the Caribbean involves considering factors such as sunlight, rainfall, flight schedules, cruise calendars, and local events to create a seamless experience. Each island has its own unique weather patterns, so getting the timing right for your trip is crucial. Of course, you might be considering a more permanent move to the Caribbean, in which case you need to consider more than just the weather. You also need to look at important factors like Caribbean Citizenship by Investment comparison to find the right residency program for your needs. Understanding Seasonal Weather Patterns Caribbean weather changes in clear cycles. These shifts guide flight schedules, cruise movements, room prices,…

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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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