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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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Travel Tips

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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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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August 5, 2025
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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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  • Travel Tips

    Why The People You Meet Are What Make Travel Unforgettable

    May 13, 2026 / No Comments

    Travel changes the way you look at the world, but more importantly, it changes the way you look at people. When most of us first start traveling, we focus on destinations. We obsess over beaches with impossibly clear water, hidden islands, mountain towns, and all the places that seem far removed from normal life. We chase that feeling of escape, the sense that somewhere out there exists a version of life that feels lighter and freer than the routines we leave behind. And sometimes we find it. But after enough trips, I started noticing something interesting. The places I remembered most vividly were rarely just about the scenery. They were…

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    Sports Tourism by the Sea: How Beach Cities Turn Matches into Mini-Vacations

    May 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Sunlight, salt breeze, and the roar of a packed stadium create a travel cocktail that traditional city breaks rarely match. Coastal arenas across Europe, Asia, and the Americas now sell out months ahead of kickoff because supporters link matchday excitement with holiday rhythm. From La Liga fixtures in Valencia to cricket tests in Cape Town, shoreline calendars fill fast and online planners notice that entertainment hubs such as ToonieBet trend upward whenever fans search for seaside itineraries around big games. Stadiums That Anchor Coastal Economies Local councils once chased conferences and cruise ships; today, televised sport delivers comparable foreign-exchange gains in a single weekend. Hoteliers along the Adriatic report occupancy…

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    The Best Pacific Northwest Road Trip from Portland: Routes, Stops, and How to Plan Yours

    May 8, 2026 / No Comments

    There’s something about the way a road trip from Portland, Oregon, gets under your skin. You wake up in a city wrapped in coffee shops and tree-lined streets, and within an hour you can be staring at a glacier-capped volcano or watching the Pacific crash against basalt cliffs. AAA reported that 87% of Memorial Day 2025 travelers chose road trips over flying, and few cities in America put you within reach of so many different landscapes as quickly as Portland does. Portland sits at the meeting point of mountains, ocean, high desert, and old-growth forest. That’s not marketing; that’s geography. Whether you have a long weekend or two full weeks,…

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    Discover the Magic: Why Turkey Travel Packages Are Your Gateway to an Unforgettable Adventure

    April 28, 2026 / No Comments

    There is a reason Turkey remains at the top of every traveler’s bucket list. It is one of the few places on Earth where you can stand with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, sipping thick pomegranate juice while the call to prayer echoes over ancient Roman ruins. From the bustling spice bazaars of Istanbul to the “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia, the country offers a sensory overload in the best way possible. If you’re looking to experience this blend of history and modern luxury without the stress of planning every minute, exploring various Turkey Travel Packages is the smartest way to ensure you don’t miss a single…

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    February 11, 2026
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    Paradise Islands That Travel Bloggers Don’t Write About

    April 17, 2026 / No Comments

    The internet has flattened island travel into a predictable feed: one overwater villa, one drone shot, one beach swing, one caption about “hidden gems” that stopped being hidden years ago. Real paradise is usually less polished. It is quieter, less branded, and often a little harder to reach. That is part of the appeal. Islands with actual character tend to ask more from the traveler: patience, curiosity, tolerance for patchy signal, and a willingness to trade polished convenience for a better memory. Rodrigues is the antidote to overproduction Rodrigues sits about 650 kilometres east of Mauritius and remains the smallest of the Mascarene Islands. Official tourism material sells it on…

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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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