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Great Hammerhead Diving in Bimini
Bahamas | Scuba Diving | Sea Adventures

Great Hammerhead Diving in Bimini

If you’ve found this blog post, chances are you already understand just how amazing the great hammerhead shark is. Towering at 13 feet long with its signature hammer-shaped head sweeping gracefully through the water, the great hammerhead is both mesmerizing…

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Is Guatemala Worth Visiting?
Central America | Hiking | Land Adventures

Is Guatemala Worth Visiting?

YES – Guatemala is absolutely worth visiting! I lived in Guatemala for just over 3 months during the pandemic and had an amazing time exploring Antigua, getting to know the little towns around Lake Atitlan, and learning all about Mayan…

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So you Wanna… Scuba Dive with Dolphins?
French Polynesia | Mexico | Scuba Diving | Sea Adventures

So you Wanna… Scuba Dive with Dolphins?

There’s something magical about scuba diving with dolphins. And I generally mean bottlenose dolphins specifically because different species of dolphins have different temperaments, and I find bottlenose dolphins to be the most extroverted. Outside of bottlenose dolphins in Socorro and…

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Hidden Dangers Abroad – Staying Safe from Threats You Can’t See
Planning, Safety, & Logistics

Hidden Dangers Abroad – Staying Safe from Threats You Can’t See

Safety is not the sexiest topic in travel, but it is definitely one of the most important. There are a lot of dangers you anticipate when traveling – theft, robbery, maybe even kidnapping. I’ve discovered there are also a few…

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travel on christmas day: Tips for Safe and easy christmas day travel
Everyday Adventures | Planning, Safety, & Logistics

travel on christmas day: Tips for Safe and easy christmas day travel

I love to travel on Christmas Day because it’s not as busy and tends to be a little cheaper. It also really puts me in the holiday spirit. Here are my top tips for safe and easier travel on Christmas…

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Build your dream bucket list
Build Your Bucket List

Build your dream bucket list

Having a well-developed bucket list will make it easier for you to (a) stay focused on your savings, training, and goals and (b) take advantage of sales and holiday weekends. Rather than a list of countries or monuments (that are…

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Why We Love Type Two Fun
Activities

Why We Love Type Two Fun

Type Two Fun: The Adventures We Love (in Hindsight) If you’ve ever found yourself soaked to the bone on a hiking trail, muscles aching, questioning all your life choices, and then later that same day looked back and thought, that…

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So You Wanna… Do the Everest Base Camp Trek
Asia | Land Adventures | Trekking

So You Wanna… Do the Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest base camp trek is an epic adventure that combines breathtaking Himalayan views, immersion in Nepalese culture, and the incredible experience of walking in the footsteps of mountaineers who have scaled the world’s highest peak. The Everest base camp…

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So You Wanna… Swim with Humpback Whales in Moorea
French Polynesia | Sea Adventures | Snorkeling

So You Wanna… Swim with Humpback Whales in Moorea

Your step-by-step guide to plan your dream trip to swim with humpback whales in Moorea.

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So You Wanna… Swim with Manta Rays in Hawaii
Hawaii | Sea Adventures | Snorkeling | Uncategorized

So You Wanna… Swim with Manta Rays in Hawaii

You step-by-step guide to swim with manta rays in Hawaii.

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Backpacker. Lawyer. Diver 🤿 🦈
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So grateful for both the joys and challenges of 20 So grateful for both the joys and challenges of 2024 #2024 #2024recap
If you’ve ever been on a boat with me you know m If you’ve ever been on a boat with me you know my motto is “always better lucky than good.” When it comes to the ocean, you generally need a bit of luck (even if you’re really good). When I jumped in with orcas and humpbacks, I drifted away from the bait ball and couldn’t see any animals below. Without fins and in a dry suit, I slowly swam back, but worried I would miss whatever did swim below me because I was looking up. I saw a dorsal fin coming my way, put my head in the water (my mask instantly completely flooded), and tried to blindly capture whatever I could. I ended up getting super lucky 🎉 Sometimes it’s best to trust your gut and pull the trigger even if you can’t see (metaphorically speaking that is) ALSO! So glad I have one nice orca image to show for my time in Norway.
I wanna swim with whales, she said. One swam up fr I wanna swim with whales, she said. One swam up from below and full body breached as we sat in the water nearby. Few places will take your breath away like Moorea. #humpbackwhale #moorea #whale #sony
Counting down the days until I’m back at Socorro Counting down the days until I’m back at Socorro and hoping we get the friendly dolphins again 🤞 #socorro #nautilus #mexico #dolphin #bottlenosedolphin
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