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      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
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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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Escape Guides

From Dolphins To Fish Tacos: The Best Things To Do In Loreto

I just returned from Loreto, Mexico, and while I can’t say it was my favorite place in Mexico, it still had its charms. Zipolite still gets my vote for being…

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I moved back to Portland, Oregon after living in Charleston, SC and St Pete, FL the past four years. Moving back has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever…

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  • Travel Tips

    Top 4 places to visit in Italy

    August 28, 2025 / No Comments

    Italy continues to captivate travelers worldwide with its unparalleled combination of art, history, cuisine, and natural beauty. With 71.2 million tourists visiting in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year, Italy has firmly established itself as one of the world’s premier destinations. From ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and stunning coastal landscapes, the country offers experiences that satisfy every type of traveler. Amalfi Coast: Italy’s Coastal Gem The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most spectacular destinations, renowned for its cliffs, azure waters, and picturesque towns like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers visitors the opportunity to explore historic sites, savor authentic Mediterranean…

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    Local Dishes That Surprise Travelers

    August 25, 2025 / No Comments

    It starts with that first whiff drifting through a market or a noisy street corner the stuff you think you know, then something wild in the mix that raises an eyebrow. Familiar signposts like Italian pizza or Texas barbecue? Sure, you’ll hunt those down. And yet, almost without fail, it’s the curveball eats that wedge themselves into your memory. The side-street specialties, the odd old-home favorites with ingredients you need Google just to identify those are the stories that hitch a ride all the way home. Vacations blur together, but the moment you bravely tasted something you couldn’t pronounce or named the animal only from context? That stuff lingers, with…

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    Kona Condos: This Big Island Rental Will Make You Not Want To Go Home

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    How to Stay Connected and Safe While Traveling

    August 21, 2025 / No Comments

    Traveling the world is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and one of life’s more expensive pleasures, too. The sometimes-prohibitive cost of flights to far-flung destinations isn’t enough to deter this travel-mad country, though, if recent figures are anything to go by. You’re reading this because you have designs on a long-term trip for the ages. You’re also reading this because you’re not sure how to go about it. While we don’t have room for all the answers here, what we do have room for is advice on one of the least-addressed topics in modern tourism: online safety. Pickpockets and street scammers are de rigeur abroad; what about the digital scammers,…

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    Budget-friendly weekend activities for couples

    August 19, 2025 / No Comments

    Weekends are precious. You’ve both been working hard all week, so when Saturday rolls around, you want to make the most of your days off together without splashing out. The good news? You don’t have to spend a lot to have a great experience. There are plenty of simple, enjoyable things you can do on a budget that’ll bring you closer and help you unwind. Take a nature walk Nothing beats getting outside and enjoying a change of scenery. A nature walk gives you both the chance to relax, chat and get some fresh air. It doesn’t matter if it’s a local park or a scenic nature reserve, just pick…

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    The Best UK Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

    August 19, 2025 / No Comments

    You don’t have to book an expensive trip abroad to unwind and get away from the office this summer. The UK boasts hundreds of charming towns and villages and scenic countryside to explore, whether you have a single day or a whole weekend. In this guide, we’ve compiled some of the best short trips the country has to offer to help you decide on your next getaway. Nearby Natural Spaces Spending time outdoors has real benefits for both body and mind. Walking in woods or along country paths can help you unwind away from screens, improving your mood. Most people in the UK don’t need to venture too far to enjoy…

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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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