Dive like an Egyptian
A visit to Egypt is both an opportunity to glimpse a true cradle of civilization and sample the bountiful underwater treasures lauded by Dr. Eugenie Clark, Dr. Hans Hass and Jacque Cousteau.
Consistently Cayman
Clear water… check. Dancing sunbeams… check. Neon colored sponges… check. Schooling blue tangs… check. Model in perfect position… check. Easy shot… uh, no. The scene through my viewfinder suddenly morphs from a dazzling panorama to two puppy-dog-like eyes. I raise my head to find a large Nassau grouper staring at me and wiggling its pectoral fins as if to say, “Let’s play!” Such is the diving in the Cayman Islands. The water is consistently clear. The reefs are consistently healthy. And the animal encounters are consistently engaging.
The Hachijo Blue
Japan is a dream for travellers from around the world who want to discover our beautiful culture, delicious food and exciting shopping. Surprising to many, however, is that Japan also has great diving from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. Less well known – but equally fascinating – is Hachijo Island, an overnight sail south of Tokyo.
The Unforgettable Islands
In 1785, English poet William Cowper penned the phrase “Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” Spices, quite literally, put many Indonesian islands on the map when European spice traders reached them in the 16th century. Now, savvy scuba divers are the modern day explorers who know there’s no better spice than the variety of marine life and adventures found along Indonesia’s Forgotten Islands.
A Paradise In-Between
Lombok: this beautiful island is located between two of world’s top travel destinations, Bali and Komodo in Indonesia. It has great diving conditions and a unique cultural heritage blending Balinese, Javanese, Buginese, and even the occasional touch of Arabian.
Deserted Diving in Derawan
With year-round manta rays and whale sharks, the world’s largest jellyfish lake and peerless coral walls, the Derawan Archipelago might just be the best dive destination you’ve never experienced.
Thailand’s West Coast
The west coast of Thailand has been a popular dive destination for years, with 740km of coastline and numerous islands bathed in the tropical waters of the Andaman Sea.
Blenny Territory Saint Lucia
I ascend to the most spectacular scene in front of Pitons – two imposing volcanic spires – a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbol of Saint Lucia. Located at the base of the Petit Piton, is one of around 20 dive sites in Saint Lucia, all located along the sheltered western coast.
Into the Blue
Blue whales seem solitary, though in a loosely defined pod as they spend their time at a distance from each other, while sperm whales spend their time in close proximity to others as they rub and tussle against each other while travelling through the water.
Mastercraftsmen
“Be. Okinawa Master Class”, organized by Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau, saw the congregation of top underwater photography masters pitting their skills against each other for the most beautiful scenes of Okinawa’s underwater treasures.