Diving in the Galapagos: a first-timer guide
The Galapagos Islands are a dream, a promise, an overwhelming expectation. The Galapagos Islands deliver. But don’t believe it …
Dive shows around the world – season 2016/2017
I did it again: I couldn’t resist to visiting scuba diving shows at the beginning of the year. On my way back from Florida to Scotland, I stopped in Paris to visit for the 5th time the Paris Dive Show (“Salon de la plongée”). Mid-February, I decided it was time to visit a dive show in my home country and headed to London to visit for …
Road trip in Florida & Scuba diving: 15 Things you need to know
If you’ve been following along with my city trip to Miami, my tropical diving in the Florida Keys, and my underwater adventure in the northern springs of Florida, you’re probably what it’s like to embark on a similar adventure. As you plan your trip to the United States, there are a few important considerations to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience while staying within …
Springs in Florida : diving in Crystal River and the Devil’s Den
To drive the 500 km/311 miles from Miami to Crystal River, after a tropical week of diving in the Florida Keys, it had to be for something exciting. I only had 2 days ahead of me before driving back south to get the best glimpse of diving the springs in Northern Florida. I made the most of my time with an early morning swim with the manatees …
Diving in Devil’s Den, Florida
My scuba diving adventure to the Devil’s den in Florida started with a tiny picture on Pinterest. When I saw the picture of the underground spring it directly enticed to put the springs of Florida on my itinerary no matter what. The first time I went down the stairs taking me to this prehistorical cave, the view on this striking blue natural pool was beyond expectation. …
Crystal River: Manatees’ Paradise in Florida
Come swim with me and the manatees of King’s Bay in Crystal River, Florida, USA! The gentle “sea cows” are the most adorable underwater creatures I ever met, even putting dolphins at the second place! Crystal River is in the only place in the world where you can snorkel with these amazing aquatic mammals. It must be on your itinerary when exploring the springs in …
Scuba diving in the Florida Keys, my American dream
Only “Caribbean” islands of the USA, the Florida Keys consist of an archipelago of 1700 islands at the extreme south-east of the Florida Peninsula. Even if they are not technically part of the Caribbean region (same as for the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos), the climate and the underwater ecosystem is similar to what I experienced in Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic and Belize’s Cayes. Stretching …
A stopover in Miami on the way to the Florida Keys
With a long list of TV shows that inspired me, from Miami Vice to CSI Miami, from Miami Ink to Dexter, I had plenty of images to refer to when I tried to imagine how Miami would be. At the same time, I was not sure what to expect. Glamorous or Dangerous? Extravagant or Chilled out? My first impression was a “tropical New York City” with palm trees along …
2 weeks in Bali: my ultimate road trip itinerary for scuba divers
Bali is a dream destination for many scuba divers. After two trips there, I can easily understand why. The island of the Gods is a paradise for adventure seekers and culture lovers while being very affordable. If you look at scuba diving package holidays you might have been shocked by the price tag whereas it is simple to plan a trip to Bali by …