While contemplating about where I wanted to go in Florida, I reached out to some friends on Instagram and learned about Siesta Key. It’s located near Sarasota, on Florida’s Gulf Coast with clear azure water and white powdery sand that stretches on for miles, it’s not hard to see why it’s ranked as the #1 beach in America.
Usually, by this time of the year, we’ve already visited a few countries, so our friends and family found it surprising when we told them we still had no travel plans. We have been busy with our 9-5 jobs (yes we still have those) in the first half of 2017 and have not had time to really plan, let alone go anywhere. When June rolled around, I felt like we were overdue for another trip, especially one with a lot of R&R at the beach.
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico
A few years ago we visited Isla Mujeres, a tiny island about 10 miles off of the coast of Cancun, Mexico. During our stay, we rented a scooter to ride around and explore the area. One of our favorite places was Punta Sur, the easternmost point in Mexico where the rising sun first touches Mexican soil each day. Here you’ll find a Mayan temple sitting on a jagged cliff rising out of the turquoise water.
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Nungwi, Zanzibar
This was the scene during our morning walks on the beach of Nungwi, a small fishing village in the north of Zanzibar. White sandy beaches, clear blue water, and swaying palm trees made up the idyllic scenery. From the shore, you can see the Dhow – traditional fishing boats, getting some much needed repair before they head out to sea again.
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Dubai, UAE
During our long weekend trip to Dubai a few years ago, we stayed at Le Meridian Mina Seyahi, a beachfront resort located right in the heart of the city. A few minutes of walking from our hotel room brought us to the crystal clear water of the Persian Gulf, where we could look straight through the water and see many tiny fishes. Another interesting feature about the beach is the fact that you can look up behind you and see the skyscrapers of Dubai in the background. This picture perfectly captured that contrast between the laid back beach vibes and the sleek tall buildings of the modern city nearby.
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After traveling through Myanmar for 11 days, we were tired of temples and stupas and ready for some R&R at the beach. Ngapali is a sleepy fishing village that has not quite attained the international recognition the beaches in Vietnam or Thailand have. Its white sand and clear blue waters have cemented its status as the premier beach in Myanmar, however. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Ngapali beach is located about 7 km from the town of Thandwe. This idyllic palm-lined beach was found years ago by a homesick Italian reminiscing about Napoli. The laid back vibe here makes it the perfect location for some peace and quiet to recharge for a few days before heading back to reality. Continue reading
Rio de Janeiro is one of the largest cities in South America, known for many things: its world famous beaches, magnificent natural landscapes, and its iconic landmarks. This sprawling metropolis has everything you’ll need for a good time. Naturally, we were excited and looked forward to our first trip to Brazil. We booked months in advance and planned out all the places we wanted to see. Unfortunately all of that planning did not ensure a drama-free trip as we found out that our flight was canceled two hours before take-off and rescheduled to the next day – our already short trip became even shorter. When we finally made it there, we were greeted with crappy weather. Ironically, it rained every single day that we were there during the hottest and driest year in the country’s recent history. Even with all the problems, we still had a great time. Here are a few things that we did and a few things that we didn’t get to do due to weather:
If you want to get away from the stress of every day life and relax, head to Zanzibar – one of the most picturesque places on the planet. The island located off the east coast of Tanzania was once a major center of trade, that has turned into a vacationer’s dream paradise. Imagine soft white sand beaches that stretch on for miles and turquoise blue water so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom. The air is warm and rich with local spices grown here in abundance. The island invites people to its shores and keeps them longing to return again.
We were walking around the beach when we saw this little girl running around and playing on the rocks while her mom was busy selling trinkets nearby. She stood out in her pink dress, running back and forth, full of energy. When we got near, she became shy and hid behind her mom. After we came over to say hi, she got over her shyness and once again started running around. Here she is posing for me in a perfect jumping shot.
On our last day in Nungwi, we headed to Mnemba Island for some snorkeling. There were plenty of fish but not much coral. Afterward, we had lunch on a deserted part of the beach where the sand was soft and fluffy like stepping on a big pillow.
life after 9to5 