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Scuba Diving in Dahab: 3 Sites That Stole My Heart
After nine months of traveling through Africa, I was craving a change of pace and scenery. Leaving behind my community in Nairobi, Kenya, was bittersweet. I was terribly sad to say goodbye to friends I had grown close to, but I knew it was time to continue my journey and…
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Diving the Dahab Canyon Dive Site: Depth, Stillness, and a Different Kind of Dive
It was the first time I felt a true “diver’s high”, and no, I don’t mean narcosis. I mean the kind of calm euphoria that hits after two deeply peaceful, successful dives. I remember sitting in the back of the truck on the way back to the dive shop, filled…
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Why Taking My Rescue Diver Course Changed How I Dive
When most people think of Kenya, their minds go straight to safari adventures. But beyond the savannah, Kenya’s coastline hides beach town gems like Diani Beach, Kilifi, and Watamu, and some surprisingly good diving. During my nine-month journey through Africa, I made my way to Kenya and discovered an unexpected…
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10 Thoughtful Journal Prompts for Scuba Diving
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Do You Log Your Dives? After a day of diving, do you: If you’re in the first two groups, great! Documenting your dives helps you track your experience and relive your underwater adventures. But if you never log your dives, you might want to reconsider. It’s easy to rely on…
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Diving in South Africa: My Experience in the Kelp Forests
When people think of scuba diving in South Africa, they picture one thing: cage diving with Great Whites. But during my time in South Africa, something unexpected was happening. Orcas were attacking the Great Whites and eating only their livers. Crazy, right? And while I wanted this thrilling experience of…