On their website, Buccaneers Backpackers states: A gem on the Wild Coast of South Africa, Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers has something for everyone – budget and luxury accommodation, adventure and relaxation. Come, stay, leave…
I don’t say this lightly: experiencing South Africa’s sardine run was perhaps one of the most memorable trips of my life! Nicknamed the “Blue Serengeti,” sardine run diving is adrenaline-filled and heart-pounding — think…
Wondering what are the things to do in Maldives? From staying in an overwater bungalow to scuba diving with manta rays and whale sharks, there’s no shortage of endless experiences and activities! If there’s…
The Devil’s Den in Florida…is that a cenote? What is the Devil’s Den? For the longest time, I thought the only place you could scuba dive in a cenote was in Mexico. I’d become…
Have you ever wanted to swim with manatees? There are very few things that will get me up at 4am in the morning and into frigid waters…one of those being the chance to swim…
How on earth did I find myself in the water with the largest fish on earth? Imagine slipping into the clear, warm waters of Mexico. Seconds later as you get your bearings, a dark…
With so many to choose from, what are the best cenotes in Playa del Carmen? Years ago, a National Geographic photo sparked my curiosity with cave diving. Photos showed a scuba diver exploring cavernous underwater systems, and just…
As most of my family is in Thailand, I always wind up homeless every year when Thanksgiving rolls around. Last November, my two international friends and I decided to embrace our freedom and go on…
What are the things to do in Palau? Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, Palau is renown for its unique islands, jellyfish lake, and superb scuba diving (especially wreck diving), and is starting to become…
A prime destination for adventure, relaxation, culture and food, the Yucatan Peninsula is home to the major cities of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Combining the long July 4th weekend with a few vacation days,…