Planning to dive with thresher sharks and wondering where to stay in Malapascua? As a divemaster who’s visited twice and dived with the famous threshers, I’ve got insider tips on the best accommodations for every budget — from backpacker spots near dive shops to barefoot luxury right by the baby sharks! It’s got amazing restaurants,…
The Philippines has unbelievable diving, so many amazing dive destinations that it can feel totally overwhelming trying to pick where to go (especially when just figuring out how to get to some of the islands is basically a part-time job) As a divemaster with over 300 dives, I’m always chasing my next dive destination (but…
I lived and worked in Baa Atoll, one of the best places in the Maldives to see manta rays. I’ve personally stayed at all the places below and given an overview for what you can expect, facilities, price range and how to get there. All of these places include ethical snorkel trips to Hanifaru Bay…
I’m so obsessed with manta rays that I even have a tattoo of one! Mantas are one of the most magical, majestic creatures in the ocean. I’ve been luckily enough to swim and dive with mantas multiple times and some of the best experiences I had were when I was living in the Maldives and…
Seaventures Dive Rig – Full Review Staying on the Seaventures Dive Rig was such a unique experience for me and one I definitely recommend. It is a converted oil rig, based just off Mabul island and is a great location for diving Sipadan, a nearby marine protected area. At the time of writing this is…
You’re here because you want to swim with whale sharks in the Philippines and you care about doing it responsibly. That already sets you apart from the crowd, and I’m so glad you’re researching ethical snorkels first. Every year, thousands of travellers head to places like Oslob in the Philippines without realizing the impact their…
