In Madagascar they have a saying, “mora, mora,” which translated means “slowly, slowly.” Upon landing in Antananarivo our group of 9 adventurers quickly learned that this was going to be a recurring theme for the next 3 weeks .. Read More

We have all been there. You are out on a hike and a beautiful orange and black bird flies by, perches on a nearby tree branch and you wish you knew what kind of bird it was. If you had only known that it was a Bullock’s Oriole you would have st.. Read More

After many hours of travel, a stop through Guam, and a lot of bad movies (well...some were good!) we all managed to arrive to Yap, our first destination. We transferred to Manta Ray Bay resort at 0-dark-30 (actually it was 3am) and received our first.. Read More

Planning a trip takes a lot of work whether it is a family, solo, or group adventure. This is often a fun and exciting task with a great deal of research, anticipation, and expectation once the trip commences. It can also be a bit nerve-wracking not .. Read More

Life was rolling along just wonderfully until right about March 12. Our world changed overnight and suddenly things we took for granted were no longer accessible or if they were, they were certainly not easy. For those of us who dive and travel frequ.. Read More

Scuba diving is not known for being a gear-light sport, but what if we told you it’s possible to hit the road for an extended trip with a full set of gear and only a backpack? We bring you a report from the field by someone who did just that. M.. Read More

Palm trees swaying in the wind, the soft sound of waves crashing on the beach, the heat of the sun soaking into your skin...sounds like a dream, right? These daydreams were happening more and more frequently, overcoming my thoughts as I drove to work.. Read More

Colorado is dry, skin-tinglingly hot right now. The calling from the cool and gloriously refreshing ocean is too irresistible to ignore. Key Largo was the perfect weekend reprieve from the scorching desert-like heat and certainly the best option for .. Read More

“Every port has its name for the sea, and the North means to all reject.” At least so says W.H. Auden about Iceland — but what does he know? For me, the North has always meant wonder. Go. Explore. As a child, stories of a land beyon.. Read More

While backpacking with scuba gear seems fraught with challenges, with strategic gear purchases and some minor sacrifices, it is one of the best ways to travel for those looking for the nomadic diver experience. The extra weight during travel days was.. Read More