Volunteer For an Earthwatch Research Expedition and See the World
Earthwatch is the world’s largest environmental volunteer nonprofit organization. In existence for over 35 years they have a goal that at its simplest is to help the world achieve a sustainable environment.
To this end they fund scientific field research and provide ways for regular folks – like non-scientists, to act as volunteers on projects around […]
Diving the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon
This wreck diving Mecca was first introduced to the world by adventure divers like Jacques Cousteau and Al Giddings. Today, it’s called Chuuk, but most divers still refer to it as Truk Lagoon. By whatever name, it has a fascinating history, incredible marine life and the world’s largest concentration of diveable wrecks.
At over 40 miles […]
Atiu, Cook Islands - Perfectly Way Off the Beaten Path
Atiu is one of those places that remains mostly undiscovered. Translation – it’s not been turned into a typical tourist trap. One reason for this is it takes some effort to reach, and the masses are unwilling to work that hard. But that’s good news for those looking to go where others don’t.
As part of […]
Dive St. Croix - Americas Backyard
One could liken St. Croix to a sort of “hidden gem”, not just for divers looking for great diving in lesser known locales, but for anyone wanting to get away from the crowds and more visited places that have become way too “touristy”. Here divers will find healthy, pristine reefs, a few wrecks, great macro diving, […]
Seaview Hotel Grand Cayman
This is a quaint little hotel that sits maybe a few minutes walk south of Georgetown. It has the reputation of being the oldest hotel on Grand Cayman as it was built in 1953. Along with nearly everything else on the island, it got trashed pretty badly in late 2004 during hurricane Ivan.
Like so many […]
