Diving
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From Mexico to Panama: the ultimate guide to diving in Central America
Central America, along with southern parts of Mexico, offers some of the world’s best diving. There’s so much to see! From Panama’s Coiba Islands in the Pacific (the ‘Central American Galapagos’) to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretching from Mexico to…
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Cozumel, Mexico
This guide to diving in Cozumel will explain everything you need to know about diving in Cozumel, Mexico. From finding the right company to booking a dive trip, and including guidelines for ethical diving, what to bring and other activities…
Getting your SCUBA diving Open Water Certification on a budget: the ULTIMATE guide for savvy travellers
It’s definitely not a budget hobby, but diving isn’t as expensive as you might think. If you want to get started on what is (in my opinion) the greatest hobby ever, here’s everything you need to know to get your…
What is Reef Bleaching and What Can We Do About It?
As travellers, we witness some pretty incredible things. If you dive, snorkel, or just enjoy spending time near the ocean, you’ll probably have seen how stunning coral reefs can be. Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean’s surface…
Sharm el Sheikh VS Dahab: Where’s best in Egypt for your Red Sea diving?
Sharm el Sheikh VS Dahab: Which town in Egypt is best for your Red Sea diving? Here, we’ll compare the diving, the vibes, and the logistic of these two dive hubs on the Sinai peninsula. So what are you waiting…
Diving Egypt’s Thistlegorm Wreck: the ULTIMATE guide
The Thistlegorm shipwreck is an iconic diving site in Egypt’s Red Sea. Anyone with a sense of adventure and an appreciation of history should add the Thistlegorm to their bucket list! But what is the Thistlegorm? What should you expect?…
Is Diving in Silfra worth the money? Everything you need to know [2024]
Over 70% of Earth is underwater (they don’t call it the Blue Planet for nothing!) and since getting my PADI certification in Honduras, I’ve been obsessed with including at least a little bit of diving in all of my travel…
Utila vs Little Corn Islands: Where should I dive in Central America? [2024]
In the heart of the Caribbean Sea lie two sets of stunning tropical islands. Both Honduras’ Bay Islands and Nicaragua’s Corn Islands offer sandy beaches, bright blue seas, and excellent diving and snorkelling. But, if you’re short on time, you…
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Caye Caulker, Belize [2024]
This guide to diving in Caye Caulker will explain everything you need to know about diving in Caye Caulker, Belize. From finding the right company to booking a dive trip, and including guidelines for ethical diving, what to bring and…
Snorkelling with Sharks in Belize: Everything you need to know before you go [2024]
If you are traveling to Belize, a snorkelling tour in Caye Caulker should definitely be on your itinerary. The snorkelling in Belize is nothing short of amazing. There’s so much to see, including manatees, stingrays, turtles, and of course, nurse…
Swim with manatees in Belize: Everything you need to know before you go [2024]
Central America has so much to do and see, but one of the most incredible wildlife encounters we had on our backpacking adventure was being able to swim with manatees in Belize. If you are travelling to Belize, a snorkelling…
Is swimming with whale sharks ethical in Mexico?
Swimming with whale sharks is a dream for many ocean enthusiasts. But in recent years, overtourism at popular whale shark gathering sites, such as Isla Holbox in Mexico, has raised concerns about the impact of tourists on these gentle giants.…
