If you’re anything like us, the ocean is what fuels your travel adventures. Over the last 20+ years, we’ve flown across the globe to dive with manta rays, kayak above coral reefs and surf legendary waves. But there is an uncomfortable contradiction at the heart of ocean tourism: the healthier the marine environment, the more…
When we think about climate change, our attention naturally turns to what we can see on land or are experiencing first hand: rising temperatures, melting glaciers, wildfires and more intense weather events. Many of these are well-reported on the nightly news and it’s devastating to see intense wildfires ripping across landscapes and floods wreaking havoc…
Raja Ampat is one of my favourite diving destinations in Indonesia. In fact, that’s probably an understatement. Raja is one of my favourite places to dive anywhere in the world. The underwater experiences I’ve had here are nothing short of extraordinary…and that’s not taking into account the incredible above-water scenery. It really does feel like…
If you’re anything like us, applying sunscreen is second nature before heading out to surf or spending a day on a dive boat. In fact, our skin type means we need to apply sunscreen before we step outdoors…full stop! Since we were little, it’s been drummed into us that sunscreen protects our skin from harmful…
Few places we’ve dived have captured our imagination quite like Raja Ampat. Our first visit was back in the early 2000s, staying at a homestay on a blissfully gorgeous beach, and our second in 2023 at the eco-friendly Papua Explorers Resort. Both are experiences that will stay with us forever and affirmed what so many…
After almost two decades of scuba diving around the globe, we’ve come to the conclusion that marine protected areas (MPAs) are one of the most powerful tools we have for conserving ocean ecosystems. Essentially, they are like “national parks of the seas” – established to limit activities such as overfishing, habitat destruction and unsustainable development….
A perfect wave is the result of countless natural factors working in harmony. The shape of the seabed or coral reef, the movement of sand, the prevailing winds and tides – all contribute to creating the waves that we, as surfers, travel across the globe to experience. But you don’t have to travel far to…
If you’ve ever had the privilege of seeing or swimming alongside whale sharks, you’ll understand what an incredible experience it is. Even just thinking about it sends shivers of joy through our bodies! Despite growing to more than 12 metres (40 feet) in length, the world’s largest fish moves through the water with effortless ease. Seeing…
When I touched down in Sorong, it had been almost 20 years since I’d visited Raja Ampat and I’d been obsessed with getting back there for years. My first time was in the early 2000s as a young backpacker, eager to see as many Indonesian islands as possible with only a tiny budget at my…
If you’re anything like us, coral reefs are your chosen “playground” – a place you venture to get away from the world and the stresses of modern-day life. They are places of extraordinary natural beauty and we’re always left with a newfound appreciation for the world we live in after an action-packed reef dive. But…