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Scuba Diving with Manta Rays: the Most Magical EncounterS
Manta Ray | Scuba Diving | Sea Adventures

Scuba Diving with Manta Rays: the Most Magical EncounterS

Scuba Diving with Manta Rays: the Most Magical EncounterS If you’ve ever dreamed of gliding through the ocean alongside the gentle giants of the sea, then scuba diving with manta rays needs to be at the top of your adventure…

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Manta Rays vs Sting rays: Understanding the Differences
Planning, Safety, & Logistics | Scuba Diving | Sea Adventures | Snorkeling

Manta Rays vs Sting rays: Understanding the Differences

Manta Rays vs Sting rays: Understanding the Differences Manta Rays vs. Sting Rays: how to tell them a part and photograph them. Despite the fact that both animals are rays, manta rays and sting rays are quite distinct species with…

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Pro Tips for Playa Santa Teresa, Costa RicA
Central America | Land Adventures | Surfing

Pro Tips for Playa Santa Teresa, Costa RicA

Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is a dreamy destination for surfers, yogis, and anyone seeking laid-back vibes and natural beauty. I lived in Playa Santa Theresa for 5 weeks during the pandemic and frequently daydream about going back! I want…

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Pro-Tips for Swimming with Whale Sharks
Maldives | Mexico | Sea Adventures | Snorkeling

Pro-Tips for Swimming with Whale Sharks

Swimming with whale sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brings you face-to-face with the gentle giants of the ocean. These magnificent creatures can grow up to 40 feet long, and sharing the water with them is an exhilarating experience. So…

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Exploring Angkor: A Two-Day Guide to Cambodia’s Ancient Wonder
Asia | History and Culture | Land Adventures | Planning, Safety, & Logistics

Exploring Angkor: A Two-Day Guide to Cambodia’s Ancient Wonder

Not only is the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Lonely Planet’s #1 site to visit, it is a breathtaking combination of history, jungle, and adventure. With its sprawling ancient temples and lush surroundings, exploring Angkor is an…

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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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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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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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