My Week at Sairee Beach, Ko Tao, Thailand

January 11, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ko Tao is an island paradise with charming beach towns, coral reefs teeming with life and epic sunsets. I spent a week at Sairee Beach earning my Advance Open Water Diving certification and exploring the island. Getting to Ko Tao The closest airport is on Ko Samui (USM). Arrange or hire a taxi to one […]

Chiang Mai

December 9, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Chiang Mai is located in Northern Thailand and a short 1 hour 15 minute flight from Bangkok. It’s a small laid back city compared to bustling Bangkok and offers things to do in the city as well as day trips. On my third visit to Thailand I experience Chiang Mai and the nearby Elephant Nature […]

Bangkok

December 9, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Bangkok is a city I’ve grown to enjoy more and more each time I’ve visited. For first timers I recommend popular sites like Wat Arun, Wat Pho and The Reclining Buddha, Chatuchak Market and the Grand Palace. There’s definitely much more to experience but if you only have two or three days the basic sites […]

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Island Getaway: Grenada

Looking for a sun-drenched destination with great beaches, lush rainforests and world-class coral reefs??? I’ve got just the place for you! Consider the island nation of Grenada also known as the Spice Isle. It’s less than 5 hours from major US airports like JFK, ATL and MIA. Grenada is just south of its neighbors St. […]

I’m On A Boat! My Favorite Places to Book Sailing & Yacht Charters

Dream Yacht Charter – dreamyachtcharter.com Sail Croatia – sail-croatia.com Sail Croatia was one of my favorite boating vacations. It was the perfect way to end a two-week trip to Croatia and helped us get from Split to Dubrovnik with daily stops exploring the islands off the Dalmatian coast. I opted for their Elegance trip which […]

Must Haves for Beach and Sailing Vacations

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I Want To Go To There > Costa Rica > Santa Teresa

Overview Many visitors to Costa Rica head for well-known destinations like Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio National Park, and Puntarenas. Costa Rica also offers a wide variety of off-the-beaten-path beach towns on both the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts. Santa Teresa, located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, has become a haven for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, […]