I came to Dominica for the diving, but I left with so much more: vibrant coral reefs, misty jungle waterfalls, warm Creole culture, and even the thrill of swimming alongside one of the ocean’s giants. Join me on this first-person […]
Saba: A Dive Adventure on the “Unspoiled Queen” of the Caribbean
The Arrival: Landing on the World’s Shortest RunwayI gazed out the window as our twin-prop plane approached Saba, a green volcanic pinnacle jutting from an expanse of blue. The landing felt more like an adrenaline ride than a typical airport […]
From Reef Sharks to Tacos: A Roatán Dive Tale
Arrival in Paradise I touched down on Roatán in the late morning, peering out the window as the island’s emerald hills and fringing turquoise reef came into view. Stepping off the plane, I was greeted by a wall of warm, […]
Palau Diving Adventure: Drift Dives, Reefs, Wrecks, and a Reunion
October, late afternoon. I’m floating in Palau’s gentle lagoon, gazing at jade-green Rock Islands under a blue tropical sky. My older brother pops up next to me, mask on forehead, grinning like a kid. We exchange an underwater high-five as […]
Curaçao Shore Diving Odyssey: A Family Adventure in the Caribbean
Touchdown in Paradise and a Caravan to Coral Estate We arrived in Curaçao on a warm mid-May afternoon, greeted by the gentle trade winds and bright Caribbean sun. After clearing customs at Hato International Airport, our Colorado Scuba Diving Academy […]
Pura Vida from Reef to Rainforest: Diving the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica
Arrival in Paradise – Playa Panamá I step off the plane in Liberia and into the golden warmth of Guanacaste’s dry season. Within an hour, I’m turning down a dusty road to Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel on Playa Panamá. […]
Salt Air & Family Ties: A Bonaire Trip I Will Never Forget
By Samuel Bachar, a Scuba Educator and Trip Leader Stepping off the plane in Bonaire’s August heat, I felt an exhilarating mix of familiarity and excitement. This time was special – I wasn’t just leading any dive trip, I was […]
Dive Bars & Barrier Reefs: Chasing Sharks and Stories in San Pedro
Touching Down in La Isla Bonita Palm fronds sway over the white sand and turquoise water as I arrive at Ramon’s Village, a lush haven on Ambergris Caye. Stepping off the tiny propeller plane onto San Pedro’s minuscule island airstrip, […]