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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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      • 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
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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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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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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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  • Travel Tips

    Trade the Beach for the Mountains: Why An Everest Base Camp Trek Is Worth the Journey

    July 2, 2026 / No Comments

    Why Every Beach Lover Should Trek to Everest Base Camp Once I have built most of my life around the sea. Warm water, slow mornings, sand that never asks anything of me. So when a friend suggested I trade the coast for the Himalayas and trek to Everest Base Camp, I laughed. Me? In a puffy jacket, at 17,000 feet, nowhere near an ocean? I went anyway. And it turned out to be the best escape I have ever taken. If you are a beach person, too, stay with me. Because I think the same thing that pulls you toward a quiet island is waiting for you in the mountains.…

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    How to Choose the Best Hotel in Mexico: A Smart Traveler’s Guide

    July 2, 2026 / No Comments

    Why Your Hotel Choice Defines Your Mexico Trip Mexico is a country of immense variety — from the jungle-backed beaches of the Riviera Maya to the colonial streets of Mérida and the surf towns of the Pacific coast. The hotel you choose doesn’t just determine where you sleep; it determines how you experience the destination. Pick poorly, and you’ll waste hours in taxis, deal with surprise fees, or feel stuck in a resort bubble. Pick wisely, and your trip flows from the moment you arrive. This framework helps you cut through the choices and choose the right base, wherever you’re heading. The Five-Point Framework for Choosing a Hotel in Mexico…

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    How Motorcycle Travel Is Driving Tourism to Hidden Destinations

    June 22, 2026 / No Comments

    More and more travelers want to get away from crowded schedules and rented cars, so they are starting to look into motorcycles. Once a specialty of a small group of adventure-seekers, motorcycling has become one of the biggest trends in solo traveling. An increase in travelers choosing bicycles over cars This trend is being backed up by data showing that the number of People using motorcycles for extended rides has increased dramatically. In 2023, the total value of the world-wide motorcycle Touring equipment industry (which includes tools) reached $5.6 billion USD. By 2032, it’s estimated to reach $9.8 billion and grow each year. In addition to an increase in how…

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    Nile River Guide: Everything You Need to Know

    June 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Planning a trip along the Nile River requires extensive research on uncharted routes, several entry costs, and seasonal logistics. As such, to tourists, the Nile is essentially the lifeline of any Egyptian itinerary as it connects to all the major archaeological sites, cultural centers, and cruise routes of the country.   This guide explores various ways to explore the Nile River, improved travel duration, cost estimates, and which attractions should be given priority. It guarantees that your vacation plan is completely optimized for efficiency and historical immersion, whether you are creating a first-time itinerary or evaluating cruise itinerary choices. Why It’s a Must-Visit During Your Egypt Vacation You cannot separate…

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    The Ultimate Travel Checklist for Planning Argentina Holidays

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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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