Budget Atoll·Oct 29Swimming With Whale Sharks in the Maldives Without Paying Resort PricesDhigurah, a skinny local island in South Ari, and what it actually costs to get in the water.
Budget Atoll·Oct 19Island-Hopping North Ari on the Public Ferry: Rasdhoo, Ukulhas and ThoddooThree local islands on one ferry line, a few dollars a ride, no resort bill.
Islands of Japan·Oct 6Yoron Island: The Phantom White Sandbar That Only Appears at Low TideAs the tide pulls back, a strip of pure white sand rises up out of the middle of the sea. All around it, nothing but clear blue, 360…
John L. Dengler·Oct 6Snorkeling Big Island Reefs: How Protection Brought Hawaiʻi’s Sea Life BackGreen sea turtles, yellow tang, and young coral at Kealakekua Bay and Pauoa Bay show what happens when we leave a reef alone long enough…
InGlobetrottersbyInga Aksamit·Sep 17I Went to Komodo Island for the Dragons. I Left Obsessed With the Fish.A beginner’s guide to Komodo’s snorkeling liveaboards, where the dragons turned out to be the warm-up act.A response icon2A response icon2
InThe Innovative CornerbyCalvin London·Sep 7Just Add Water to Your Photos (Part I)A pictorial of shallow underwater photographyA response icon2A response icon2
Islands of Japan·Sep 6Mikurajima: Swimming With Dolphins Who Have Names of Their OwnYou lock eyes with a wild dolphin, underwater. On Mikurajima, that kind of moment is simply normal.A response icon1A response icon1
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Aug 13Is Togean Islands Snorkeling Worth It? The Good, the Bad, and the BreathtakingHighlights and honest impressions from Kadidiri and Una Una during our one-year round-the-world backpacking adventure.
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Jul 23The Ultimate Snorkeling Guide to Kri Island, Raja Ampat: Spots, Tips, and Budget AdviceDiscover world-class marine life and untouched coral reefs straight from the shore. Here is everything you need to know about snorkeling…
InMai and Chris TravelbyMai Yamamoto·Jul 22Packing for Raja Ampat: What I Learned After 4 Trips and 3 Months in Indonesia’s Last ParadiseThere are no ATMs, no minimarts, and limited fresh water. Here is how to prepare for one of the most remote places on Earth.
