Diving Apo Island next to SCUBA divers along the ocean floor, 30 feet down, on a single breath of air, with no tanks, just a mask, fins, and a feeling …
Always Swim with Bull Sharks
This story isn’t mine, but I love it. Whenever I hit that feeling that we’re all familiar with, that feeling on the edge of my comfort zone, I remember… …always …
Freediving in Bali: The Beginning of a New Adventure
Aaron: Hey man, I heard you’re going to Bali. That true? Me: I was thinking about it. What ya got? Aaron: So I was thinking about Canggu, next to a …
The Adventure of Learning to Surf in Bali
As I cruised up to Batu Bolong Beach I could feel the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. It had been about 7 years since I’d even tried to step on …
Experiencing Istanbul through Ruins and People | Backpacking Turkey (Part 6)
As my plane landed in Istanbul I had a whole new appreciation for Turkey. What initially felt like a risk, a danger, coming to a country bordering war zones with …
The Beauty of Izmir…felt, not seen | Backpacking Turkey (Part 4)
The relaxed port city of Izmir was a wonderful respite after the past two months of being busy and proactive nonstop. Despite the long list of sites to see in …
An Ephesus Tour: Walking through Ancient Rome | Backpacking Turkey (Part 3)
A couple hours south of Izmir lies the city of Ephesus, home to some of the most well preserved Roman ruins in Europe, and the Temple of Artemis, one of …
From Greece to Turkey | Backpacking Turkey (Part 2)
The sun was shining bright, reflecting off the concrete ground and walls of the port as I walked through the port city of Mythilini for the last time. One more …
Backpacking Turkey (Part 1): The Decision to Go from Greece to Turkey
As my time on the Greek island of Lesvos neared a close, I was contemplating where to go next. For nearly two months, I volunteered with refugees by teaching English …
A Guide to the Coron Tours and Coron Diving Options
Coron Island. The northernmost island in the Palawan islands. Unheard of until recently and surrounded by crystal clear waters, secret lagoons, countless shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving, and white sand …
