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The Maldives Want You. Don’t Disappoint Them. Go.

by CJ | Apr 15, 2025, 11:40:00

Everyone dreams of going to the Maldives. And the Maldives want you to visit. They don’t disappoint. TL;DR If you’re a diver or want a chill beach resort, GO! The long version: GOOOOOOO! I originally bought this trip in August of 2020, after months of...

When Bad is Good – How to Spa

by CJ | Apr 10, 2025, 11:30:34

Confession time. I like to relax. Sometimes it’s curling up with a good book. Sometimes it’s going for a hike. Sometimes it’s going to a spa. Sometimes it’s a bad spa. (This is my attempt to be funny, bad means bath in German and I love...

Meteora Must Sees

by CJ | Apr 7, 2025, 09:29:03

Meteora is amazing, stunning and a must see on a Greece road trip. Another of Greece’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Meteora has history, architecture, and adventure. NOTE: It is possible to do as a day trip from Athens, but spending 2-3 days there is...

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...