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Welcome to Beyond Ordinary Guides, where we curate gorgeous imagery, locally cherished spots, and accessible stories.  We hope you enjoy!

Beyond Ordinary Guides - Curated Travel Guides & Authentic Stores for the Aesthetic Minded Traveler
most things worth doing require a little b.o.
A Guide for Beachlovers | Belize
Oct 17

Oct 17 A Guide for Beachlovers | Belize

Kat Finley
Beach, Caribbean, Guide, Central America

Braids make sense here.  The wind graciously blows the bugs away, but also plasters any hair wispies to skin made sticky from sunscreen and sweat.  Braiding my hair tight against my scalp in rows makes practical sense.

There's No Place Like Home | San Francisco
Oct 6

Oct 6 There's No Place Like Home | San Francisco

Beyond Ordinary Guides
California, Stories, San Francisco, North America

Tony Bennett knew what he was talking about when he sang, "I left my heart in San Francisco." For us, there's no place quite like San Francisco.  Wherever we go, our hearts will always be in the city by the Bay.

Ode to my French Press | National Coffee Day
Sep 29

Sep 29 Ode to my French Press | National Coffee Day

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Drink, Stories

To my French press - my morning companion for over six years.

Will Schlep for Scenery
Jul 29

Jul 29 Will Schlep for Scenery

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Stories

Traveling can be a bit of a pain sometimes, but we've learned over the years that we'll schlep ourselves to destinations far and inconvenient if it means experiencing a peek of gorgeous scenery.

A San Diego Guide | Seafood & Brews
Jul 21

Jul 21 A San Diego Guide | Seafood & Brews

Beyond Ordinary Guides
California, Guide, North America

Thanks to a vibrant craft brewery scene, we can now combine two of our favorite things when visiting San Diego: seafood & beer.  Guided by foodie and San Diego local, Danielle Solomon, we hit up some lesser known spots.

Trouble on the Way to Paradise
Jul 17

Jul 17 Trouble on the Way to Paradise

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Beach, Caribbean, Central America, Island, Stories

When things go the opposite as planned.

A Safari Guide to the Beautiful Country of Botswana
Jul 13

Jul 13 A Safari Guide to the Beautiful Country of Botswana

Marta Mota
Africa, Guide

Writer and photographer Marta Mota (@lovingjune) shares the best ways to explore Botswana.

A Guide to Arenal | Costa Rica
Jun 30

Jun 30 A Guide to Arenal | Costa Rica

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Central America, Guide, Hike
A Guide to the Coastal Town of Asilah | Morocco
Jun 27

Jun 27 A Guide to the Coastal Town of Asilah | Morocco

Nicole Lindstrom
Africa, Guide
Roadtripping with My Dad
Jun 19

Jun 19 Roadtripping with My Dad

Beyond Ordinary Guides
California, Beach, Stories, North America

Happy Father's Day! Stories from the road while traveling with my dad.

A Laid Back Guide to Nosara | Costa Rica
Jun 10

Jun 10 A Laid Back Guide to Nosara | Costa Rica

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Central America, Guide, Costa Rica
Finding Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Jun 5

Jun 5 Finding Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Beyond Ordinary Guides
Stories, Beach, Costa Rica, Central America

Playa Guiones is a small town, if you can even call it a town.  There are no street names (and therefore no street signs), the roads are made of dirt, and it seems that everyone knows everyone.

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