What a busy and successful year it has been, working with my clients in the dive, travel, marine conservation, and mental health industries. What a ride! Grab a festive cuppa and read on to find out more. It’s time to review 2021.
Read More“Go go go!” were the words I’d been waiting to hear. Gijs, our guide, shouted at us urgently, signalling it was time to drop into the dark Arctic waters below. Without hesitation, I threw myself into the ocean. With snow-covered mountains above and orca fins seemingly everywhere, the world ceased to exist.”
Read my latest Forest and Bird Magazine article: Arctic Adventures with Orcas.
I have been providing French articles for a variety of news, dive and travel outlets this year. Read on to find out more and get your latest scuba diving fix!
Read about my top tips for improving dive fitness and 10 top tips to master perfect buoyancy in my recent article for ZeSea. This upcoming French blog is one of the 'blogs to watch' in 2019 and has an ever-growing following around the world.
Micronesia is paradise for divers with its thriving reefs, impressive drop offs and world-class wreck dives. Find out more in my article for Plongeeonline Micronesia’s must-see wrecks.
In my latest article for Lepetitplongeur I discuss four of my top dive destinations for 2019 including:
A hidden gem in Western Australia
'Walls of sharks' in idyllic French Polynesia
Read 4 Unmissable Dive Destinations for 2019 to find out more.
“Travelling on your own is a great way to meet people and there are a number of liveaboards with single cabins just perfect for your next vacation. These liveaboards offer safaris at some of the best dive destinations around the world and have a variety of onboard facilities to choose from. Here are our top liveaboards for single travellers.”
Find out more in my latest article: Best Scuba Diving Liveaboards for Single Travellers
“There’s nothing like a dive with ripping current; coral whizzing by, a frenzy of fish and little critters trying to hide from the current. Drift diving really is one of the most exhilarating types of diving on offer. There are some great liveaboard diving destinations where you can dive in and enjoy the ride.”
Find out more in my latest article for Scubadivermag: 6 Unbeatable Drift Diving Destinations
“Whale sharks are the largest species of shark and can grow to over 12 meters long, weighing in at a huge 21 tonnes. They are found at a variety of top diving destinations and are an easy shark to swim with, making them popular with divers and snorkelers alike.Find out more in my latest article.”
Read my latest article for Dive In: Best Places to Dive with Whale Sharks
“Ice diving is one of the most adventurous types of diving out there and is a great way to try something completely different. It is challenging, takes extra preparation, and is different from most recreational dive types.
Ice diving offers the opportunity to dive in winter when other types of diving may not possible and experience unique underwater environments and marine life few people ever get to see.
There is nothing quite like the peace of being under the ice, surrounded by bright blue water and ice formations. It is an experience not to be missed and is truly rewarding.”
Read the full article: Ice Diving – It’s Worth Getting Cold For
“Sea turtles are amazing creatures, found around the world in tropical and subtropical waters. They play a vital role in marine ecosystem health and have been in the ocean for more than 100 million years.They are an understandably popular dive and photography choice and you can swim with them at a variety of top liveaboard diving destinations.”
Read my latest article: 5 Great Places to Dive with Sea Turtles
There is something special about joining a small liveaboard for a more intimate dive safari. You can enjoy a more personalised service, smaller dive groups, and the chance to book the whole boat easily or get to know your fellow travellers better. There is often more flexibility in dive schedules and a slower-pace of life to enjoy as you sail from island to island.Here are my top choices of small liveaboards around the world.
Escape the Diving Crowds: 6 Small Liveaboards for Intimate Scuba Safaris
“Night diving is a special treat – you enter a secret world and the beam of your torch reveals strange and wonderful behaviour. The reef is a very different place than during the day – invertebrates more active, sharks predate on sleeping reef fish, morays leave their crevices to hunt. Here is a round-up of some of my favourite night dives.”
Read my latest article for DIVE Magazine UK: Top 5 Night Dives
