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...
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...
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...
by CJ | May 27, 2023, 19:41:01
I wandered off the beaten path to Anavarza Castle. It was built in the 1st century on a limestone massif 200-230m high and 1500m long. The climb up is a well worn but unmarked trail, sometimes with stairs cut into the stone. When you get to the top you are rewarded...
by CJ | May 25, 2023, 19:41:01
Bali is paradise if paradise has TERRIBLE traffic. You should still go because it’s paradise! You can stay a week or a month (if you want to stay longer you need a special visa). A week gets you the highlights without feeling too rushed. Next time, (I already...
by CJ | May 24, 2023, 07:20:34
October’s map has landed What festivals are in October? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons.