by Elmer Cruz
May 13, 2012 at 9:09 am in Philippines, Scuba & Snorkel by Elmer Cruz · Leave a Comment »
Situated roughly 2 to 3 hours away from Metro Manila, although my best record was 1 hour, is my favorite SCUBA diving destination – Anilao! Ever since I learned and got certified Anilao has become my weekend getaway – a sanctuary where I could get respite and recharge my enthusiasm for the day job. Oddly [...]
by Elmer Cruz
Apr 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Gear Spotlight, Scuba & Snorkel by Elmer Cruz · Leave a Comment »
I’ve been dying to get my booties in to a pair of Aqualung Slingshot and was so excited when my partner surprised me with a black and silver pair! I couldn’t wait to get it in d water which finally happened last weekend in Anilao, Batangas.
I LOVE IT!!!
It’s a beautiful piece of equipment and quite [...]
by WYNNA
Apr 5, 2012 at 2:45 pm in Adventure Travel, Egypt, Scuba & Snorkel by WYNNA · 2 Comments »
“City of Peace” is known to be the nickname of Sharm El-Sheikh because of the many peace conferences held in this city. But it is not just the reason why this place is so well-known nowadays. Just imagine great white sand beaches, turquoise clear waters, blazing midday sun and captivating desert landscapes. Does that sound [...]
Mar 17, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adventure Travel, Philippines, Scuba & Snorkel, White Water by loredana valles · 3 Comments »
I can’t wait for summer vacation! Right now, I am so busy with all my exams and requirements. Being a medicine student is such serious business and it requires 110% of you attention, and now I can’t believe that I am almost finished with my first year in medicine! I am more than looking forward [...]
by WYNNA
Mar 1, 2012 at 6:14 pm in Adventure Travel, Asia, Philippines, Scuba & Snorkel by WYNNA · 6 Comments »
Black magic. Witches. Shamans. Incantation. Witchcraft. Voodoo dolls. Potions. Sorcerers. Rituals. The island of Siquijor has long held the infamous reputation as a lair of magic and sorcery and this is what keeps the visitors attracted to the place and terrified as well. Hushed talks and rumors from locals about the existence of witchcraft and [...]
by Tiffany
Feb 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adventure Travel, Scuba & Snorkel, USA by Tiffany · 5 Comments »
Those annual family vacations make the best memories and I don’t believe Sea Trekking in St. Thomas would have been the same if I were to make that trip alone. What is Sea Trekking? (Glad you asked!) In a nut shell this interesting adventure consists of wearing an overly bulky air tank helmet, an underwater [...]
by Nate Harper
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Budget Travel, Egypt, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Scuba & Snorkel by Nate Harper · 1 Comment »
Paul Theroux once said, “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” Traveling, and more specifically budget traveling, can and will take its toll over extended trips. Long lines, crowded buses, haggling with everyone you meet—this can wear one down until the idea of another day on the road seems almost unbearable, and thoughts begin to spring [...]
by EJ Juen Jr
Feb 5, 2012 at 9:53 am in Adventure Travel, Scuba & Snorkel, Water Adventures by EJ Juen Jr · 7 Comments »
Legend says that there are treasures at the end of a rainbow. Will it be the same if the rainbow’s underwater?
“Finding it out should be my first quest as a new pirate!” a dreamy EJ said to himself after hearing about an underwater rainbow sighted in the eastern sea.
He invited some friends to join him [...]
Aug 23, 2011 at 10:06 am in Adventure Travel, Scuba & Snorkel, Thailand by Jennifer Choban · 4 Comments »
The wall of rock in front of me seems to be moving. How can this be? I swim closer and realize that I am not hallucinating from nitrogen narcosis. The movement is real, but it is not the rock. It is a million tiny, navy blue fish which live on its surface.
I feel myself begin [...]
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