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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
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A Guide to La Digue | Seychelles
Apr 25

Apr 25 A Guide to La Digue | Seychelles

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Africa, Guide, Beach

The island with the most beautiful beaches.  We can't say that with 100% certainty because we haven't visited all 115 islands in the Seychelles, but La Digue wowed us with its coastline.

A Guide to Mahe | Seychelles
Apr 3

Apr 3 A Guide to Mahe | Seychelles

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Beach, Guide, Africa

We highly recommend a few days in Mahe before heading to your smaller, more resorty island to get a better feel for the history, culture, and vibe of the Seychelles.  Not to mention the beaches.

A Visual Journey to Manuel Antonio | Costa Rica
Mar 2

Mar 2 A Visual Journey to Manuel Antonio | Costa Rica

Jaydia Leigh
Central America, Coast, Costa Rica, Stories

Photographer Jaydia Leigh takes us on a visual journey along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica near Manuel Antonio.

Feb 26
Feb 26 The Flancesca Chronicles Part X | Tanzania

Fran Daniels
Africa, Stories

The last installment of The Flancesca Chronicles.  After leaving Sumbawanga, Flan plays tourist in Zanzibar and Tanzania with her friend Jeff.

The Seychelles from Above
Feb 23

Feb 23 The Seychelles from Above

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Beach, Photo Essay, Stories, Africa

Sometimes a new perspective helps you truly appreciate a place.

The Flancesca Chronicles Part IX | Tanzania
Feb 19

Feb 19 The Flancesca Chronicles Part IX | Tanzania

Fran Daniels
Africa, Stories

Libby leaves for the US.  Flancesca leaves Sumbawanga.  Things don't always go as planned.

5 Places to Surf in 2017
Feb 16

Feb 16 5 Places to Surf in 2017

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Beach, Guide, Mexico, Asia, Central America, Coast, Costa Rica, India

We are by no means professional surfers, but the mind/body workout that is surfing has recently peaked our interest.  Here are five places we recommend if you have the same inclination to fall on your face many times in the hope of achieving that brief oneness with the ocean.

The Flancesca Chronicles Part VIII | Tanzania
Feb 12

Feb 12 The Flancesca Chronicles Part VIII | Tanzania

Fran Daniels
Africa, Stories

Fran gets malaria AGAIN.  Libby gets typhoid.  They both get robbed.  Events take a turn for the worst in the latest chronicles of Flancesca for our two volunteers.

Returning from the Land of Beaches | Seychelles
Feb 9

Feb 9 Returning from the Land of Beaches | Seychelles

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Guide, Stories, Beach, Africa

There's nothing quite like a somersault over the handlebars to jolt you back to reality on your last day of vacation.

The Flancesca Chronicles Part VII | Tanzania
Feb 5

Feb 5 The Flancesca Chronicles Part VII | Tanzania

Fran Daniels
Africa, Stories

A short and sweet update from Flan.

Epitome of Quaint | A Day at Muir Beach & The Pelican Inn
Feb 2

Feb 2 Epitome of Quaint | A Day at Muir Beach & The Pelican Inn

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California, Beach, Stories, San Francisco, North America

Forty five minutes north of San Francisco lies Muir Beach, a small cove tucked between two rocky cliffs, perfect for a short hike or relaxing on the sand. 

Jan 29
Jan 29 The Flancesca Chronicles Part VI | Tanzania

Fran Daniels
Africa, Stories

An excursion to Lake Rukwa guided by drunk locals, trying to get a prescription when you don't speak the same language as the non-pharmasicts working at the pharmacy, and getting creative when teaching Biology.  Ladies and Gentelmen, we bring you "The Flancesca Chronicles", Part VI.

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