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Belize Barrier Reef, Ambergris Caye
If you are looking for a beach escape where you can relax, be transported to a place that tropical dreams are made of, and taste of foods that are absurdly delicious, then Ambergris Caye is your place! The pace is slow, the people are laid back and friendly, and when you go, you will quickly feel like you don’t have a care in the world. The people drive down the streets in golf carts instead of cars, ride their bikes, or just walk. There is a central town area where there is a lot of activity going on, so there is always something to do. The snorkeling off of the Belize…
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White Knuckles-Surviving Scary Situations And Letting Go of Fear
So, I am used to having blisters on my feet when I travel, but it is new for me to have blisters on my hands. Today, I chose the new, the adventurous route. I had planned to take the train to Ayutthaya, a city of temple ruins. Looking it up on the internet, I discovered that I could actually take a minivan for much less cost and it would take only one hour instead of two. Interesting that it didn’t mention this in my guidebook, but I decided to do it. I went to the correct subway stop only to find a madness of many minivans, a market that was…
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Cravings And Why I’m Not So Vanilla
Every now and again in life you will reach a moment when, for all intents and purposes, you were happy, but then there comes another moment and you realize that all along you had a deep craving. A craving so long-buried that you were unaware that it was even there, but you know now because that craving, at this very moment, is being fulfilled. Mine is this- these flavors of salt, sweet, sour, and ocean on my tongue all at once. It is the amazing spread they serve at breakfast for the toast-sang khya-sort of a creamier less sticky, less sweet version of dulce de leche made with coconut milk,…
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Oaxaca Restaurants
The food of Oaxaca is the best that I have eaten anywhere. The moles which have simmered for hours bring the taste of spice and earth, a mouth-warming delight. Soups look so simple, yet are amazingly complex. Tamales and tortillas and guacamole, smokey mescal, oh and the cheese. The freshest eggs I’ve ever had, chiles, and tomatoes and dark rich coffee. Here are my recommendations: El Alquimista- This restaurant isn’t in Oaxaca City, but along the coast of Oaxaca State, and has some of the very best food that I ate in all of Oaxaca, so I wanted to include it here. Plus, if you are going to the…
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The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
The Osa Peninsula was one of the most astounding places that I’ve ever visited. With its misty beaches, its abundant wildlife, and remote location, I truly felt like I had come to the ends of the Earth. I stayed at the La Leona Ecolodge and being right on the beach, it was wonderful to hear the ocean waves every night. The rooms here are tent cabins. They have enclosed tropical garden bathrooms. It was lovely to shower beneath a palm tree. There is no electricity in the rooms, nor internet connection which made it feel like a true escape. I highly recommend getting the meal package as the food at…
