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Tinos • Greece

Tinos is a place of pilgrimage and hope, whitewashed towns of marble and stone, and beaches that are never crowded. Famous amongst Greeks for the Panagia Evangelistria church, with its reputedly miraculous icon of Virgin Mary that it holds, a yearly pilgrimage that takes place on the date of the Dominion of the Virgin Mary […]

Santorini • Thira • Greece

What has been left from an enormous volcanic explosion which destroyed the settlements on what was formerly a single island and led to the creation of the current geological caldera, Santorini is one of the top places I’ve visited. An alternative name for Santorini is Thira. Santorini is a name for the family of islands […]

Paros • Greece

It lies to the west of Naxos, with which it is separated by a channel about 8 km wide. Paros has a butterfly sanctuary, in which thousands fly and breed here, but it only happens once a year. The second-largest island of the Cyclades belonging to Greece in the central Aegean Sea, it lies to […]

Mykonos • Greece

One of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece, Mykonos is popular with gay tourists, known for its intense nightlife and sandy beaches. One of the top international tourist destinations, famous around the globe for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife. It is also one of the most expensive places, due to the number of […]

Naxos • Greece

The largest island in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean, Naxos has several easily accessible ruins and has many beautiful beaches. Naxos marks the first place I went nude on a beach, after finding myself to be the only one to be wearing any gear, I soon myself stripping it all off. The largest town […]

Antiparos • Greece

Just a ten-minute boat trip from Paros, has delightful clothing-optional beaches with powdery sand and caves that must be visited. Antiparos is an island in the island group the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, separated by a strait from the west coast of Paros, the boat trip is just ten minutes from Pounta, a little port […]

Portugal

Lagos • Portugal

On the southern coast of the Portuguese Algarve, it has great beaches, a perfect town and most importantly, outstanding views. I have to admit that Lagos remains a favourite place for me, having returned several times, my face familiar with some of the locals. My first visit here brought me to this coastal town small […]

Faro – Portugal

The capital of the Algarve and the gateway to the sunny south coast of Portugal, Faro is a popular destination. This small city with its whitewashed houses, marina and cobblestoned streets is the gateway to the Algarve. With the remains of a Roman wall that enclose the old town and small chapels still retains its […]

Espinho • Portual

Located on the Atlantic coastline and just south of Porto, it offers casinos and long stretches of pristine beaches. I never planned on staying or stopping here, it just happened when I was taking a train from Porto to Coimbra, and along the way found myself viewing some great coastline and ocean views which resulted […]

Margarita Island – Venezuela

In 1498, Christopher Columbus discovered Margarita Island, situated in the Caribbean Sea, off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. It is 78 km long and its widest side measures roughly 20 km. Its status as a duty-free port and proximity to the mainland makes it one of the top vacation spots for Venezuelans. The island has […]

Acapulco • Mexico

On the Pacific coast of Mexico, 300 km (190 miles) southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and offers visitors endless days of summer all year round. The subtropical climate and pleasant year-round temperatures draws in many foreign nationals year-round providing the volume to support the numerous bars and clubs […]

Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. Santo Domingo came to be known as the “Gateway to the Caribbean”. Before the […]

Sosúa • Dominican Republic

Sosúa is a small town in the Puerto Plata province of the Dominican Republic. Located approximately 4 miles from the city of Puerto Plata, has been a top tourist destination for Europeans for nearly three decades. There is a very large expatriate community which consists of mostly German, English, American, and Canadian expats. In 1938 […]

Vancouver • Canada

Located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Named after Captain George Vancouver, an English explorer, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, ranked one of the three most livable cities in the world. Vancouver has a very special place in my heart, it was the first place I ever wanted to visit, and did so, as […]

Puerto Plata • Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata is one of the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. The area has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction since the late 1990’s mainly due to its fine beaches. San Felipe de Puerto Plata, often referred to as simply Puerto Plata, is the capital of the Dominican province, Puerto Plata. The city is […]