22 articles tagged with snorkeling
Standing on the weathered wooden dock in Vilanculos, watching dhows with their triangular sails dance across the turquoise waters, I felt that familiar sensation of anticipation that only comes when you're about to experience something truly extraordinary. The Bazaruto Archipelago—a...
I never thought I'd be writing about the Maldives as a budget destination, let alone a family-friendly one. As someone who typically chases powder in Colorado or carves trails in Whistler, trading snowboards for snorkels was a major pivot. But...
The moment my feet touched the warm, golden sand of Condado Beach, I knew San Juan had cast its spell on me. There's something magical about how Puerto Rico's capital city seamlessly blends colonial charm with Caribbean splendor, creating a...
There's something magical about discovering a stretch of sand that hasn't made it onto postcards or Instagram feeds yet. Pearl City might be known for its naval history and suburban charm, but as someone who grew up bouncing between two...
I've seen my fair share of beaches across the Caribbean and Mexico's coastlines, but nothing quite prepared me for what I found in Dahab. This little slice of Egyptian heaven sits where the rugged Sinai Desert dramatically collides with the...
The Eastern Cape coastline unfolds like a complex vintage—bold, surprising, and with notes that linger long after you've departed. Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as the 'Friendly City,' sits at the heart of this coastal terroir, offering water adventures as diverse...
As someone who's spent most of my travel life balancing work calls with family adventures, the concept of a purely solo trip felt almost indulgent. Yet there I was, watching the technicolor buildings of Willemstad's waterfront come into view as...
The moment my feet touched the reddish soil of Auki, I felt that familiar rush of scientific curiosity mingling with traveler's excitement. This small township on Malaita Island in the Solomon Islands isn't on most travelers' radars, which makes it...
The crystalline waters of Belize's Caribbean coast hold treasures beyond measure, but none quite as charming as its island gems—San Pedro and Caye Caulker. When my daughter Maya and I traded our Ohio courtroom and preschool for this tropical paradise...
The moment my tiny propeller plane began its descent over Raja Ampat's scattered emerald islands, I knew I'd found something sacred. Tears welled in my eyes—not from fear of the bumpy landing, but from the overwhelming geometric perfection below. Patches...
When I tell folks I'm heading to East Africa for a beach holiday, they typically assume Kenya or Tanzania. But mention Djibouti, and I'm met with that familiar head-tilt of confusion—like when I try explaining the infield fly rule to...
The gentle rocking of the speedboat lulled me into a trance as we skipped across turquoise waters toward two emerald jewels on the horizon. After years of chasing coastlines around the globe, I'd finally made it to Malaysia's Perhentian Islands...
When I first stepped off the cruise ship in Charlotte Amalie with Rahul and our three little ones in tow, I wasn't sure how we'd manage a memorable outdoor adventure without breaking our carefully planned vacation budget. Five visits later,...
I'll never forget the moment our small plane began its descent toward Fernando de Noronha. My wife nudged me awake just as the archipelago came into view—21 islands of pure emerald-green perfection rising from the deep blue Atlantic. Let me...
The first thing that struck me about Samoa wasn't the postcard-perfect views or the impossibly blue water—it was the sound. That distinctive rhythm of South Pacific waves has a different cadence than anywhere else I've recorded: deeper, more resonant, with...