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      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
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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
  • Food
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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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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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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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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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  • The San Jose Airbnb Haven You Will Want To Stay At In Costa Rica
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    The San Jose Airbnb Haven You Will Want To Stay At In Costa Rica

    October 23, 2016 / No Comments

    If you need a place to stay in San Jose, I highly recommend staying at Jerry’s City Oasis. This San Jose Airbnb is set in a 1948 Costa Rican home. The home is beautifully decorated and felt like a true haven in the busy city. What really makes this San Jose Airbnb stand out is the tranquil garden just perfect for sitting and relaxing in peace.   The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve found on any of my travels, and I slept so good. The sheets and blankets on the bed were high quality, which was a nice touch that you usually don’t find at $30/night Airbnb’s. My room was…

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  • Are You Already Living Your Biggest Fear?
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    Are You Already Living Your Biggest Fear?

    October 17, 2016 / 1 Comment

    “Some people live as though they are already dead. There are people moving around us who are consumed by their past, terrified of their future, and stuck in their anger and jealousy. They are not alive; they are just walking corpses.”― Thich Nhat Hanh A lot of people tell me I’m brave. They say I’m brave for having the courage to follow my dreams, to live life outside the norm and do what it takes to live a life that I am proud of. But, I will tell you, while, yes, I am brave, it doesn’t mean that I don’t have fears. I have fears just like everyone else. I’ve…

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    10 Reasons You Should Visit Zakynthos Instead Of Santorini

    September 13, 2016 / 5 Comments

      The first time I visited Greece, I did what just about every other tourist to Greece does. I went to Santorini. And Santorini was beautiful, but how I wish someone had told me about Zakynthos (also called Zante), one of the Ionian islands. There really is no place in the world like it. A lush green island with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and towering limestone cliffs. Zakynthos really does have it all and caused me to love Greece all that much more. Here are my reasons to choose Zakynthos over Santorini. 10 Reasons You Should Visit Zakynthos Instead Of Santorini 1. The Greek Hospitality Prevails Here I have visited…

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  • Why Mallorca Stole My Heart
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    Why Mallorca Stole My Heart

    August 31, 2016 / 2 Comments

    Mallorca is timeless. It’s romantic. Mallorca is Spain. Chilled glasses of white wine beckon you to sit in tiny villages doing nothing And after the wine there are the tapas which make your tongue feel more alive than it has in a long while Each day seems to linger So long that you notice the flowers Have time to pet a stranger’s dog And startle the sheep You will come to know what blue really is The coastline will make you feel like you are in a dream Everywhere you turn  You will feel like Mallorca loves you back There are views that just don’t stop once Mallorca stares into the window of your heart you just…

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    What No One Tells You About Beach Living

    August 15, 2016 / 20 Comments

    My wildest dream recently came true. After coming across a list of my life dreams and realizing that my #1 dream was to live on the beach, I decided to move back to Hawaii. Imagine my surprise when I found the cutest cottage right on the beach. So, how has it been? Was this dream of beach living worth pursuing? Here’s what it’s been like so far. What No One Tells You About Beach Living 1. You Learn To Slow Way Down You throw out your to do list, and instead plan your day around sun rises and sun sets, beach walks, and hammock lying. The sound of the ocean becomes…

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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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