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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
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      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
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      • 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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    • 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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Escape Guides

10 Hidden Beaches in Mexico You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

If you’re looking for an uncrowded escape, you need to know about these hidden beaches in Mexico. Everyone tends to gravitate towards Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and to Cabos,…

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May 29, 2026
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San Pancho & Sayulita Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

I just got back from my travels to San Pancho and Sayulita in Mexico, and I had a wonderful time. These two beach towns are right next to each other,…

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November 28, 2025
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The Ultimate Olympic National Park Itinerary: Best Things to See and Do

It can definitely get a little overwhelming when trying to plan an Olympic National Park itinerary. There’s a lot of beautiful things to see and do, and you definitely will…

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September 5, 2026
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Unforgettable Things To Do in Portland, Oregon

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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April 1, 2025
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  • Crater Lake
    Escape Guides

    Discovering Crater Lake: Your Ultimate Guide

    September 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Crater Lake is a place of profound beauty, majestic views, and incredible nature. It’s the deepest lake in the US, and probably the bluest, too. While Rim Village, can be crowded, I had many of the other viewpoints practically to myself. Don’t just go to Rim Village and think you’ve seen Crater Lake. The colors look different from different vantage points, and you will see so much more by driving around the entire lake. Even the drive to Crater Lake is stunning with beautiful landscapes, fumeroles, and a few waterfalls along the way. Make sure to stop at a few of the scenic overlooks along the way. Vidae Falls are…

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    Your Escape Guide To Gili Air: Indonesia's Tropical Paradise

    Your Escape Guide To Gili Air: Indonesia’s Tropical Paradise

    July 15, 2019
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    Belize

    February 16, 2013
    Lake Atitlan Guatemala

    Going To Lake Atitlan Guatemala? You Need This Guide!

    July 13, 2015
  • Mt Shasta
    Escape Guides

    Sacred Sites And Spiritual Experiences At Mt. Shasta

    July 28, 2024 / 11 Comments

    The sacred sites and spiritual experiences at Mt. Shasta are well known, so I thought I’d take a trip and visit them myself. The Native Americans of the area have always felt that this area of the Cascade Mountains was the center of the Universe. Many have had experiences with ancient Lemurians, angels, faeries, and aliens. While I didn’t have any experiences of that magnitude, I did enjoy the sacred sites that I visited. Mt. Shasta has many energy vortexes and portals, and probably the most well-known spot for experiencing them is Panther Meadows, an ancient outdoor temple site. It’s known as a doorway between dimensions, and is a special vortex spot.…

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    Why Ibiza is still the Mediterranean’s most captivating escape in 2026

    March 19, 2026

    Paradise Islands That Travel Bloggers Don’t Write About

    April 17, 2026
    The Best Cozumel Beach Clubs

    The Best Cozumel Beach Clubs

    October 10, 2022
  • The Best Things To Do In Milos
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    The Best Things To Do In Milos, Greece

    April 20, 2024 / 4 Comments

    Milos, one of the Cyclades islands, has become quite the destination in Greece. It was quite a shock for me coming from the tranquil islands of Sifnos and then Koufonisia to arrive at busy Milos with its many tourists. I still enjoyed it, but because of the crowds, not as much as the other two islands. There were beautiful beaches and beautiful rock formations, but I just didn’t find that the food measured up to the islands I had just come from. It felt like a place that catered to tourists more than it preserved the local culture, but there are some things like the cliffs of Kleftiko that made…

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    September 28, 2015
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    September 29, 2024

    Paradise Islands That Travel Bloggers Don’t Write About

    April 17, 2026
  • Faros Beach
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    Discovering Paradise: The Best Koufonisia Beaches

    December 25, 2023 / 3 Comments

    If you’re looking for a Greek island with exquisite beaches that take your breath away, where the best way to spend a day is to languidly lie in the sun, and where the nights grow quiet with peaceful stillness, than Koufonisia is your place. When planning a trip to Greece, don’t miss the Greek islands, especially those of Koufonisia. The Koufonisia beaches are some of the most awe-inspiring I’ve ever seen, and this island of about 300 people still remains untouched, as renting sunbeds isn’t allowed and recreational boats and ships must stay offshore. Some people would be bored, but I’m the type that can spend hours hiking and staring…

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    Aerial view of Machu Picchu’s ancient Inca citadel nestled in the Andes mountains with mist and lush landscape.

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    Your Isla Mujeres Travel Guide

    Your Isla Mujeres Travel Guide

    January 6, 2019
  • Silver Springs
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    Exploring Florida Springs: Nature’s Liquid Jewels

    November 28, 2023 / 1 Comment

    My absolute favorite thing about living in Florida so far has been exploring the Florida Springs. They are absolutely breathtaking. The deep colors and the clear waters make for an otherworldly experience, and I have seen so much wildlife on these excursions. I’ve seen manatees, alligators, more turtles than I can count, roseate spoonbills, and so many other birds. Florida has over 1,000 springs, so I still have many more to explore, but these have been my favorite Florida Springs so far. Exploring Florida Springs 1. Three Sisters Springs Three Sisters Springs is part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and is the place to go in winter if…

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    Things To Love About Yelapa, Mexico

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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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