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      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
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      • 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
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      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
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      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
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      • Koh Lipe
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      • Phuket
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      • 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
  • Food
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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
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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August 5, 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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  • The Powerful Reasons You Should Follow Your Dreams
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    The Powerful Reasons You Should Follow Your Dreams

    April 7, 2016 / 10 Comments

    “Since the dawn of time, people have been trying to influence the thoughts and emotions of others. Our culture took yet another turn toward something unreal after the Second World War, and we’ve been trying to make sense of it ever since. A fair amount of thinking went into fabricating our identity after the war because we had to identify our ethos in contrast to the philosophies of communism and socialism, which had created our new nemesis. The Soviet Union was built on these principles, and they were expanding their sphere of influence all over the world. The frontal attack on capitalism, religion, and “our way of life” created a…

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    The Exciting 5 Reasons Why I’m Moving To Hawaii Now

    March 21, 2016 / 20 Comments

    And me? I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it’s not some place you can look for. Because it’s not where you go. It’s how you feel for a moment in your life when you’re a part of something. And if you find that moment… It lasts forever. • Richard, The Beach (2000) I recently made the announcement that I’m moving to Hawaii. Those of you who have followed my journey know that almost three years ago, I sold all my stuff to travel the world. I decided to live my dream. My dream of seeing the world, to have adventures, and to live a life…

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    Heven Zipolite: A Bed And Breakfast With A View

    February 16, 2016 / 2 Comments

    Heven Zipolite is just that. Complete bliss that leaves you definitely feeling like you are in heaven! The views are stunning, and I loved being able to watch the sun rise and set each night from Heven. The infinity pool has one of the best views I’ve ever seen. And, breakfast is included in the room rate! (I don’t know of any other place in Zipolite that includes breakfast.) Heven Zipolite is like no other bed and breakfast on Earth! For one, it’s clothing optional, so you don’t have to put your clothes back on after spending time at the nude beach, like you do at many of the other hotels in…

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    What To Do In Bali: Bali Tours With Locals

    February 10, 2016 / 4 Comments

    If you are wondering what to do in Bali, I think there is nothing better than going on a tour with a local. The locals will give you more history and tell you more about the culture than someone who is just working for a tour company. There are many things to do with locals in Bali, so you can see all of the stunning things that Bali has to offer. Here are my suggestions. What To Do In Bali: Bali Tours With Locals 1. See Ubud And The Monkey Forest If you’re trying to figure out what to do in Bali, seeing the monkey forest with a local is something you definitely…

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    Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide

    February 2, 2016 / 30 Comments

    The first time that I visited Zipolite beach on the Oaxaca coast of Mexico, it changed my life. I decided I would sell my house, quit my sales job, and move to Mexico, so that I could travel more. I now live in San Miguel de Allende, no longer own much of anything, and, yes, I travel more. This time when I went to Zipolite, I came to the conclusion that I have to move somewhere where there is a beach. I realized I belong in the ocean. So, after my upcoming travels in May and June, I will be deciding on the next place that I will move to. I am…

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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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