Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.

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    Central America,  Destinations,  Overwater Bungalows,  Roatan

    Are there overwater bungalows in Roatan?

    Just a two-and-a-half hour flight from Miami, Roatan is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Topped in size only by the Great Barrier Reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretches 625 miles along the coast of Honduras, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala, and is home to more than 500 species of fish and 60 species of coral. This makes Roatan one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the Western hemisphere. And when it comes to overwater bungalows in Roatan, there are four great options! Let’s explore all that Anthony’s Key Resort, Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort, Mango Creek Lodge, and CoCo View Resort have to offer!…

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  • Africa,  Kenya,  Safari,  Tanzania

    Vaccines for Africa – What I Got Before My Trip

    Today we’re talking about vaccines for Africa, specifically what I got for my trip to Kenya and Tanzania. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, this is simply what I did for my trip. Before we start, if you’re looking to get into a debate about the efficacy of vaccines, please take it elsewhere. This is simply me sharing which vaccines I chose to get for my trip and how I obtained them and saved a little money doing so. When it comes to travel vaccines, my first stop for information is the CDC. I looked up the Tanzania vaccine guidelines and the Kenya vaccine…

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  • Central America,  Destinations,  Guatemala,  Overwater Bungalows

    Overwater Bungalows in Guatemala

    Are there overwater bungalows in Guatemala? Yes! Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel is a unique overwater bungalow property that’s worth the visit. Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel Highlights Located just minutes from the ruins of Tikal, Uaxactún, and Yaxhá, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel is the ideal spot for experiencing the Mayan world. Surrounded by 300 acres of untouched nature reserve the resort features modern amenities in a natural setting. Perched in the Quell Lagoon, the water suites offer stunning views and sleep three adults or two adults and two children (under age 10). Each suite has a private jacuzzi on its overwater deck, which is the perfect place to enjoy sunrise and…

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  • Asia,  Destinations,  Disney,  Japan

    Tokyo Disney: What to Know Before You

    Before I visited Tokyo Disney I did a lot of research to make my trip as stress free as possible and today I’m sharing some of those tips with you! Do you need park reservations? When you buy park tickets for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, you will purchase park tickets that have a designated date and theme park. For example, if you want to go to Tokyo DisneySea on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, you will need to purchase the appropriate ticket for that park and that date. There is no park hopping between parks at Tokyo Disney Resort. How to buy tickets Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea park tickets…

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