Since I've been traveling and meeting other foreigners, I've heard a lot of talk, somewhat hushed, about found "paradises". They are uniformly referring to beautiful beaches with nary a hawker, hostel or other traveler to be found. I just read a book actually that was, among other things, about this. It was creatively called "The Beach" and turned into a Leonardo Dicaprio film. (Not a bad read, actually.) However, these beaches are being encroached upon steadily as quickly as Lonely Planet can put out books. This makes sense: Nobody wants to be on a beach with a ton of people and locals can't make any money off of places without their wares.
Though I used to think such locations were paradise-equivalent, after two years in the Philippines I don't understand what anybody would want with a hot sun and no comfortable chair to read in. Or fun, multi-colored drink to enjoy it with. Or other people to talk to when it pleases.
I'm changing paradise. I haven't decided what it is yet, exactly. Maybe it's near a beach, but eighty meters under water in full scuba gear. I'm thinking, more probably, that it involves a lot of mountains.
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