a drone photo of waves, a beach, and a green roofed resort on captiva island, florida
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The Ultimate Guide to Captiva Island, Florida (2025 Edition)

Planning a trip to Captiva Island, Florida? This Captiva Island guide covers everything you need to know, from post-hurricane recovery updates to the best things to do, where to stay, what to eat, and hidden gems on this stunning Gulf Coast paradise. I don’t know about you, but there are certain places in the world…

Woman sitting on a cliff edge overlooking the dramatic sea stacks and turquoise waters of Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida.
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Nusa Islands Guide: Best Things to Do in Lembongan, Ceningan & Penida

If you’ve ever dreamed of finding Bali before the crowds, then the three Nusa Islands — Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida — might just be the tropical escape you’re looking for. Think white sand beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear water without the chaos of Canggu or Seminyak. Just a short boat ride from…

otherworldly coral formations with eerie light shining down from the surface
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The Complete Cozumel Scuba Diving Guide

Disclaimer: I was a guest of ScubaTony for a full week of Cozumel scuba diving. As always, all opinions are my own. Mask on, regulator in, roll back… Descend down to towering reef formations and thriving wildlife. Giant green moray eels popping out of their holes, nurse sharks and hawksbill turtles meandering along, and hundreds…

A scuba instructor underwater for the SSI Advanced Open Water course
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SSI Advanced Open Water Course with ScubaTony in Cozumel, Mexico [Review]

Disclaimer: I received my SSI Advanced Open Water Course, as well as 3 days of fun dives, from ScubaTony in exchange for my honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. With warm waters, absolutely amazing marine life and coral formations, and a boat load of dive schools–not to mention its easy access from…

a white house and palm tress by ubud rice fields
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Ubud Itinerary: 4 Days in Ubud for First-Timers

There’s just something about Ubud. Maybe it’s the sound of roosters crowing in the morning, the scent of incense wafting from daily offerings, or the way time seems to stretch out as you wander past rice fields and temples. Whether you’re coming to Bali for a soul-searching journey, a digital detox, or just a really…