"The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself." - John Rousmaniere _ Look who's back! 🦄 _ Cruising in the huge private villa pool with my inflatable friend at #TheSantaiUmalas @lifestyleretreats in Seminyak, Bali. No need to bring your own unicorn... You can rent one at this resort. 😁 _ I hope you are having a wonderful Easter weekend. 🐰🥚 _ Check my IG stories for more from this gorgeous location. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth." - Marlee Matlin _ Field of Light at sunrise with Uluru in the background. _ This is probably Australia's most famous natural landmark and a sacred site to the indigenous Anangu who are the traditional custodians of this land. _ And witnessing this majestic view at sunrise with 50,000 gently waving lights is simply magical. This light installation will be retired in December 2020 so if you haven't seen it yet, check it out soon. @exploreuluru _ I flew to Uluru with @virginaustralia. _ #exploreuluru

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"Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth." - Bradley Whitford _ Overlooking the pristine Indian Ocean from Ju-Ma-Na restaurant at @banyantreebali in Ungasan, Bali. _ The view is simply breathtaking. And the food is world class. The kind of world class that I would fly to Bali just for a meal here. Who would you like to share a meal with at Ju-Ma-Na? 🤔😃 Tag them in the comments below. _ #banyantreehotels

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"I would rather own a little and see the world, than own the world and see a little of it." _ Sunset in Ungasan, Bali over the tide pools. _ When I stayed at @banyantreebali they provided free golf cart transport down the hill to this gorgeous beach. Ungasan is situated at the southern tip of the island of Bali, with relatively few international tourists. So if you want something selecuded but still easily accessible, this is your spot. _ While in Bali I used my favorite travel gadget - the @tepwireless hotspot.

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"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." - William Shakespeare _ Sparkling stars of the Milky Way at Uluru, Australia. _ If you look closely, in the bottom right corner you can spot the silhouette of the iconic rock. See it? _ An amazing night shooting into the early hours of the morning with @andrewwatsonphoto. The sky is beautifully dark out here in Australia's outback. Ideal for capturing stars. Even though I grew up in Australia this is my first visit to the Red Centre. You have to check it out. _ #exploreuluru @exploreuluru

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"Things never go the way you expect them to. That's both the joy and frustration in life. I'm finding as I get older that I don't mind, though. It's the surprises that tickle me the most, the things you don't see coming." - Michael Stuhlbarg _ An Arizona Cyprus Tree in winter in Monument Valley, on the border of Utah and Arizona. _ The seemingly inhospitable landscape of Monument Valley is home to enchanting flora & fauna like this tree. It reminds me that in my life I've found the best surprises in places I've expected the least. _ Let life surprise you today.

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"When it's time to recharge, I don't feel guilty about it." - Payal Kadakia _ Putting up my feet and recharging at the end of a long day at the award-winning @banyantreebali in Ungasan, Bali. This infinity pool is gorgeous! You might remember it from my earlier post on the back of a 🦄unicorn. _ Fortunately my phone didn't go flat with the help of my @belkin Pocket Power portable charger. The slim, lightweight design easily fits into my backpack and I take it wherever my travels lead me. _ #rechargewithbelkin #banyantreehotels #banyantreebali

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"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." _ Purple private villa pool at #TheSantaiUmalas in Bali, Indonesia. Try saying that 3 times fast. _ That's the only tricky thing here. Each villa in this resort has its own living and dining area plus equipped kitchen. They have 3 bedroom villas which would suit a big family (or multiple families). _ A private butler will help with anything you can think of. I asked mine to organise a motorbike rental which was made super simple. _ @lifestyleretreats #lifestyleretreats

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7 Things To Do In Gulf County, Florida

I first discovered Gulf County in 2016. There's so much to love about this gorgeous coastal region on Florida's panhandle, located less than 2 hours drive southwest of the capital, Tallahassee. Apart from the vast natural beauty that abounds in Gulf County, there's a ton of fun things to do on your beach getaway. Whether your seeking adventure or relaxation, you'll find it here.
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"Just knowing you don't have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance, forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn - and those are all good things." - Dick Van Dyke _ Open heavens over the iconic Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in the mountains of Bali, Indonesia. _ While in Bali I'm using my @tepwireless internet hotspot. If you have an overseas trip coming up, check them out. _ #lovebali

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"I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move." - Robert Louis Stevenson _ Ready to chill at the swim-up pool bar. 🍸What drink would you choose? Let me know in the comments below. _ Take a look at my most recent IG Stories to take a virtual tour around @courtyardseminyak in Bali. _ #baliindonesia

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America's National Monuments Need Your Help

So much of the United States is blessed with an abundance of beautiful national monuments, parks, and forests. These really belong to all people, and should be shared in a sustainable way. Find out why America's National Monuments are under threat and what you can do to protect them.
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"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." - Ferdinand Foch _ Amazing fire dancer at the weekly performance at @courtyardseminyak in Bali, Indonesia. _ Every day there's new activities on offer here including yoga (yep, I tried that!), traditional Balinese dancing and more. _ #courtyardseminyak

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"Things are as they are. Looking out into it the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations." - Alan Watts _ This shot of one of my favourite places in the world, Monument Valley, was taken in December last year. There's nowhere better to watch the almost infinite number of stars twinkle across the night's sky. _ Looking at this scene reminds me of Alan Watts' quote. He's one of the most influential figures in modern philosophy. When we add labels to places, people and situations we miss out on so much in life. So accepting things that are as they are gives one a sense of unparalleled freedom. That seems kinda counterintuitive for our action-driven culture, but there's a lot of wisdom in Alan's perspective. If you haven't listened to Alan Watts before I suggest checking some of his material on SoundCloud (totally free). Let me know what you think in the comments below. 👈👈👈

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