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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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  • How to Enjoy Local Food Adventures Without Overlooking Food Safety
  • What 3,000 Mapped Beach Locations Reveal About Coastal Travel
  • Best Holiday Spots for Single Travelers Looking to Meet New People
  • The Ultimate Olympic National Park Itinerary: Best Things to See and Do
  • Best Things to Do in Kauai by Region: A Shore-by-Shore Planning Guide
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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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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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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  • Food

    How to Enjoy Local Food Adventures Without Overlooking Food Safety

    September 16, 2026 / No Comments

    Traveling through a new town, visiting a farmers market, or trying a family-run restaurant can turn an ordinary day into a memorable food adventure. Local foods reveal culture, history, and personality in ways guidebooks rarely can. Whether you are sampling street tacos, buying fresh berries, or ordering the catch of the day, the goal is to enjoy every bite while staying mindful of basic safety habits.   Food safety should travel with your sense of adventure. News about events such as the Taylor Farms salad kits recall reminds diners that even familiar foods can carry risks when handling, storage, or supply chains break down. That does not mean you should…

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    About 3,000 coastal locations now sit inside a single beach map. The number sounds like abundance, but it also exposes a planning problem. A pin may mark a serviced shoreline or a remote cove. It may instead identify the launch point for a boat trip. Coastal evenings add another layer, with betting options available through access points like 1xBet registration Albania appearing alongside televised sport after excursions finish. The map’s real value therefore lies not in producing a longer wish list, but in separating places that work as quick stops from those that require an entire day. Three Thousand Pins Still Require Selective Planning The beach-map update was introduced in…

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    Best Holiday Spots for Single Travelers Looking to Meet New People

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    A TravelBoom study put solo trips at 59% of US leisure travelers in 2026, up from 46% the year before. That kind of move changes how a destination gets judged. Some places supply company before a traveler does anything to arrange it, and others leave a person eating dinner alone for eight nights. Lisbon at the Hostel Dinner Table Lisbon is built for people who arrive alone, and the evidence is in how its hostels run their evenings. Home Lisbon Hostel and Yes! Lisbon Hostel run family-style dinners every night, which puts 20 or 30 strangers at one table with an assigned seat and no polite way to opt out.…

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    The Ultimate Olympic National Park Itinerary: Best Things to See and Do

    September 5, 2026 / No Comments

    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 want to plan what you want to see before you leave. I went at the end of June, and it was definitely more popular than I expected. The best piece of advice I have is to get up as early as you can. You will avoid the crowds and the lines. Many places already had crowds as early as 8am. As I was leaving, there were long lines to enter. Where To Stay While Visiting Olympic National Park The first…

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    Best Things to Do in Kauai by Region: A Shore-by-Shore Planning Guide

    August 28, 2026 / No Comments

    Finding the best things to do in Kauai requires planning around four distinct regions: the lush North Shore, sunny South Shore, accessible East Side, and rugged West Side. Grouping activities by shore minimizes driving along the island of Kauai’s main coastal highway. Understanding where Kauai’s major attractions are located helps avoid spending hours in traffic. Each region offers distinct weather patterns, landscapes, and Kauai things to do: North Shore (Hanalei, Princeville & Na Pali Gateway): Famous for dramatic green mountains, taro fields, and tropical bays. Best visited in summer for calm swimming and snorkeling, while winter brings massive surf waves. South Shore (Poipu & Koloa): Receives the most reliable sunshine…

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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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