Best Job Ever? What Being a Dive Instructor is Really Like.

Best Job Ever? What Being a Dive Instructor is Really Like.

Bored of work and looking for an adventure? If you love the oceans, you might think about becoming a dive instructor. It allows you to explore the world’s best dive spots and get paid to do so. But have you thought about what else this career path involves? Find out more here.

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Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

Is the Great Barrier Reef Still Worth Diving?

Made up of more than 2,900 reefs and 900 idyllic islands, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known dive destinations in the world. Yet despite its size and protected status, this remarkable reef system is impacted by our changing climate, and reports of coral bleaching events and weather damage are abundant.

But the news isn’t all bad. Is the Great Barrier Reef still worth diving? Yes, if you know where to go. Read on to find out more.

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Escape the Winter! Discover The 7 Best Places to Dive in June.

Escape the Winter! Discover The 7 Best Places to Dive in June.

Some of the world’s top dive destinations are at their finest in June, with warm waters, abundant marine life and crowd-free diving. But where are the best places to go? I have got you covered with my best places to dive in June. Whether you are thinking of heading north, south, or even inland, I have some diving gems for you!

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The Best Books to Help You Ditch the 9 to 5 and Create Your Dream Life

The Best Books to Help You Ditch the 9 to 5 and Create Your Dream Life

I’m fascinated with living life on my own terms and quit my 9 to 5 career to travel the world and explore my wildest dreams. I love inspiring books that teach us how to live big and provide the tools and strategies to do so. If you want to make changes to your own life, no matter how big or small, check out my book recommendations to help you start today.

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What It’s Like to Dive with Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef

What It’s Like to Dive with Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef

There are whales everywhere I look: within arm’s reach, in all directions—and checking me out with their huge eyes. Mesmerized by one coming directly toward me, I almost leap out of the water when I realize another whale is casually swimming between my legs.

Great Barrier Reef diving couldn’t get any better than this! Read on for my experience swimming with dwarf minke whales.

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Top Five Easy Destinations to Get Back in the Water Post-Covid

Top Five Easy Destinations to Get Back in the Water Post-Covid

Now is a great time to start diving the world again. But what if you’ve lost your dive confidence or your skills are rusty? The good news is that there are plenty of accessible dive destinations with perfect conditions to refresh dive skills while enjoying world-class dives.

Read on for my round-up of the top five easy dive destinations to get you back in the water this year.

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7 Easy Ways to be an Eco-friendly Diver

7 Easy Ways to be an Eco-friendly Diver

Whether you are diving close to home or venturing overseas, there are many easy ways you can become a more eco-friendly diver and protect the oceans from harm.

With simple switches to everyday items and smart travel choices, you can make a difference that lasts and protect the dive sites you love. Read my article for Mares to get 7 easy ways to be an eco-diver.

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Into the Blue - Family-friendly Snorkelling and Diving in Aotearoa

Into the Blue - Family-friendly Snorkelling and Diving in Aotearoa

New Zealand boasts more than 1500km of coastline and around 600 islands, hosting everything from subtropical islands to cold, dramatic fiords. Discover some of the top family-friendly places to get in the water this summer in my latest article for Forest and Bird Magazine.

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Summer Is Here - 11 Safety Tips for Swimming in Open Water.

Summer Is Here - 11 Safety Tips for Swimming in Open Water.

“Nothing beats the feeling of swimming in open waters and that post-swim high you get from time spent in nature’s wild spaces.

It is life-affirming and one of the best ways to expand your swimming horizons. But how do you stay safe in the water?”

As we head into summer here in New Zealand, check out my top swimming safety tips in my latest article for Zoggs - 11 Safety Tips for Swimming in Open Water.

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