Exploring the Underwater Universe of Astonishing Anemones and Their Inhabitants

by CJ | Apr 4, 2025, 16:11:38

I’ve seen many anemones and many clownfish before. But until I dove the Philippines I’d never seen so many astonishing varieties and inhabitants beyond nemos. In the headline image I count seven (7) nemos and one (1) tiny anemone crab. Thanks to the movie...

Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Amazing Nudibranchs of the Philippines

by CJ | Mar 31, 2025, 10:17:27

Ask most divers and they’re always thrilled to find a nudibranch (it’s pronounced noodee-brank.) They’re small and hidden and amazing and the Philippines has loads of them. DISCLAIMER: I use a GoPro Hero Black 11 and not a dedicated underwater...

I Had My Best Liveaboard Dive Experience Here’s How You Can Too

by CJ | Mar 29, 2025, 09:53:09

When I first started diving, I was lucky and after my PADI Open Water we chartered a liveaboard boat in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt and I did my Advanced Open Water. My experience with liveaboards (LOB) now covers Egypt (repeatedly), Thailand, and Philippines. A LOB is my...

My Top Tips to Unlock the Secrets of Greek Winery Tasting

by CJ | Mar 26, 2025, 10:55:55

Did you know Greece has wineries? Read on for my top tips to the secrets of Greek winery tastings. According to Wines of Greece Greece has over 1200 wineries! The islands, the north, the central, and the south all have options for you to enjoy. In my two-week road...

Thermopylae is Historically Rich but Underwhelming Now

by CJ | Apr 17, 2024, 20:09:40

Thermopylae wasn’t on my planned roadtrip, but when I was looking for possible stops between Delphi and Meteora I decided to add it in. Ask any military historian and Thermopylae will always be mentioned. Ask any Frank Miller fan and 300 will be mentioned. As I...