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Why Taking My Rescue Diver Course Changed How I Dive
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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
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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…
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4 Mindful Diving Techniques for Beginners
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You spent the whole day diving—two incredible dives, a surface interval, and a lunch break in between. You get back to the dive shop, rinse your gear, and sit down to log the details. Max depth? Easy. Bottom time? Check. But as you try to recall the dive itself, you…
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Scuba Diving in Caye Caulker: More Than Just the Blue Hole
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Most famously known for the Great Blue Hole, Belize offers some of the best diving in the Caribbean with the Belize Barrier Reef in its backyard. But there’s more to scuba diving in Caye Caulker than just the Blue Hole; something I learned firsthand during my time on the island.…