Scuba Diving in Puerto Galera: The Phillippines’ Newly Minted Capital of Diving!

Scuba Diving in Puerto Galera: The Phillippines’ Newly Minted Capital of Diving!

When I arrived in Puerto Galera, there was a sense of pride in the air: Puerto Galera had just been declared the diving capital of the Philippines in September of 2023. And after 2 weeks and 24 dives in Puerto Galera and its neighboring preserved marine area of Verde Island, I could easily see why….

Great White Wall, Fiji: Your Complete Guide to Taveuni’s Best Dive Site

Great White Wall, Fiji: Your Complete Guide to Taveuni’s Best Dive Site

Named one of the best dive sites in the world, the Great White Wall in Fiji is so awe-inspiring that even months later, words fail me when I try to describe it. Diving it is a borderline religious experience that generously rewards divers who make the pilgrimage to the small island of Taveuni, Fiji’s Garden…

Diving Menjangan Island, Bali: Everything You Need to Know [2024]

Diving Menjangan Island, Bali: Everything You Need to Know [2024]

On the far north west corner of Bali, you’ll find the beautiful Menjangan Island, part of West Bali National Park and one of the best places to dive in Bali, if not all of Indonesia. So named for the wild deer that roam the island, scuba divers will be more interested to hear what there…

​What to Wear Snorkeling: Complete Guide for Beginners & Beyond

​What to Wear Snorkeling: Complete Guide for Beginners & Beyond

If you’re not sure what to wear when snorkeling on your upcoming beach trip trip, don’t worry — I’m here to demystify all that for you, as an avid diver and snorkeler. For many years before I got scuba certified, I was a dedicated snorkeler, having learned when I was just a kid because I…

Manta Diving in Nusa Penida: What You Need to Know Before Your Dive!

Manta Diving in Nusa Penida: What You Need to Know Before Your Dive!

People paint a picturesque picture of diving in Nusa Penida… and honestly, I think that does it a bit of a disservice, because people don’t know what they’re getting into. It is definitely on the list of the best places to dive in Bali… but there’s also a big asterisk next to that claim. They…

Diving with Nitrox vs. Air: Benefits & Drawbacks of Using Enriched Air Nitrox

Diving with Nitrox vs. Air: Benefits & Drawbacks of Using Enriched Air Nitrox

First off, Nitrox (also known as Enriched Air Nitrox or EANx for short/to sound super scientific), isn’t some fancy energy drink for divers, even though it kinda sounds like it. It’s simply enriched air — your regular old breathing air with a higher percentage of oxygen blended in, usually around 32% or 36%, compared to…

How Much Does Diving Certification Cost?: Overview + Prices in 5 Popular Spots

How Much Does Diving Certification Cost?: Overview + Prices in 5 Popular Spots

Your first step to getting to explore the underwater world to the fullest is getting certified to dive. But first off, most people ask — how much do you need to shell out (pardon the pun) for your underwater passport? The cost of dive certification can vary more than my mood swings when I haven’t…

Scuba Fins vs. Snorkeling Fins: What to Look For & My Top Picks for Each

Scuba Fins vs. Snorkeling Fins: What to Look For & My Top Picks for Each

There’s a lot to demystify when it comes to picking out the right beginner scuba gear and, to a lesser extent, the right beginner snorkeling gear. One thing that trips most people up (no pun intended!) is whether they really need scuba fins vs. snorkeling fins — what even is the difference, anyway? ​I’ve used snorkeling…

Best Mola Mola Diving: 7 Spots to Find The Largest Bony Fish in the World!

Best Mola Mola Diving: 7 Spots to Find The Largest Bony Fish in the World!

The enigmatic Mola mola, also known as the oceanic sunfish, is one of the most peculiar species of fish in the world. Gentle giants with a prehistoric look, there’s something especially unique about mola molas, given their strange flattened, circular shape combined with their massive size. These fish are truly massive, growing more than 3…

The Best Liveaboard Destinations: 11 Spots to Add to Your Bucket List!

The Best Liveaboard Destinations: 11 Spots to Add to Your Bucket List!

Don’t get me wrong, pretty much all I do is land-based diving…. for now. Shore diving, boat diving, I love it all. But that’s for lack of wanting… it’s for lack of funds thus far! While it’s great to combine scuba diving with a vacation and stay in your own accommodations, eat, and do things…