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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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      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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  • About Me
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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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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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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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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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  • Travel Tips

    Do People Still Hook Up When Traveling or is Gen Z Over It?

    February 3, 2026 / No Comments

    The hostel bar used to be a reliable setting for a certain kind of story. Two strangers, a foreign city, a few drinks, and an unspoken agreement that whatever happened would stay behind when the flight home took off. That script worked for decades. It worked so well that entire travel cultures formed around it, from backpacker trails in Southeast Asia to beach towns in Central America where the transient nature of visitors made casual encounters feel low-stakes and consequence-free. Gen Z has read that script and largely decided to pass. The numbers are hard to argue with. A Times poll of more than 1,000 young people, conducted with YouGov,…

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    The Future of Luxury Cruising Is Arriving at Sea

    January 30, 2026 / No Comments

    Luxury travel keeps shifting as travelers look for comfort that feels personal rather than flashy. Many want space, calm surroundings and time to breathe. Explora Journeys, created by the luxury lifestyle travel brand MSC Group, is building its vision around that shift. Its approach is centered on how people want to feel while traveling. The result is a style of cruising that looks toward the future instead of repeating the past. A New Way to Think About Time at Sea An Explora Journeys luxury cruise promises an Ocean State of Mind. The phrase points to what happens when the pace slows down, and the ocean becomes part of each day.…

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    Why Travel Dries Out Your Skin—and How to Stay Hydrated

    January 28, 2026 / No Comments

    Travel can take a visible toll on your skin, especially when you’re taking a long-haul flight. From dry and stale cabin air to long, strenuous days on the move, travel creates the perfect conditions for loss of hydration. For any frequent flyer, it’s worth understanding why this happens along with how to prepare for it. With a few simple habits, you can easily make hydration a priority before, during, and after your trip. Why does travel dry out the skin? Humidity levels inside a commercial airline cabin typically fall between 1.8% and 18.5%, compared to the much higher relative humidity in a house, which is normally somewhere between 40% and 60%.…

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    A Complete Family Travel Guide to Exploring Gatlinburg

    January 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Home to the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg offers families the kind of getaway that blends adventure, comfort, and togetherness. From scenic mountain views and outdoor activities to kid-friendly attractions and walkable downtown streets, this small Tennessee town makes family travel feel easy and rewarding. Parents can plan days filled with nature, learning, and fun, while kids enjoy attractions designed for all ages. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, Gatlinburg has a way of feeling familiar while still offering something new each time. This guide walks you through where to stay, what to do, and how to make the most of your family vacation in Gatlinburg. Why Gatlinburg…

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    Food and Wine You Can’t Miss in Lanzarote

    January 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Lanzarote is renowned not only for its dramatic volcanic landscapes but also for its influence on what ends up on your plate and in your glass. Ocean-fresh seafood and wine from grapes grown in black ash are among the staples that make the island a favorite among foodies. For those seeking flavour as well as sunshine, Lanzarote holidays are the perfect choice for food and wine lovers, offering an idyllic setting for relaxed dining on distinctive local produce. Fresh Seafood & Coastal Dining Surrounded by the Atlantic, Lanzarote naturally excels when it comes to seafood. Menu across the island feature simply prepared fish that allows freshness to shine, often grilled and…

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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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