Scuba Diving Mike’s Beach Resort: Dive Site Review
Nestled along the serene shores of the Hood Canal, Mike's Beach Resort is one of Washington State's most popular dive sites.
What It’s Like to Dive WWII Wrecks in Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia
Exploring the world's most renowned wreck destination—and the inner mind.
Traces of the Past
In 2022, the Managing Editor of Scuba Diving magazine asked if I wanted to head out on a trip to the Caribbean
The Best Liveaboard Packing List Out There
While this checklist list does not tell you how many socks to pack or prompt you to take electrolytes, it does do just about everything else.
Free Travel Planning Workbook
Whether you like to map your trip out in detail in advance or operate by the seat of your pants, this workbook will make ideating your next travel adventure a breeze.
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The Ultimate Cold Water Diving Packing List
A couple of years ago I made my own packing list for cold water diving trips because I noticed that most packing lists online are geared toward warm water divers and wetsuit divers. I hope you enjoy it.
SAC Rate Calculator
Easily estimate your breathing gas usage for safer, more efficient dives.
How to Calculate SAC Rate
This is the how-to article I wish I had when I was learning to dive. Simply explained and clear.
How to Pick the Right Destination For Your Next Dive Trip
Before you book your dive trip, consider your dive skill level, the marine life you want to see and the type of
Liveaboard or Day Boat? What’s the Best Way to Dive?
Ah, the question dive travelers love to ask. Should you book your next dive trip on a liveaboard, or perhaps go the
Escaping Asheville: A Rough Start to the Nomad Journey
Existing in Asheville after Hurricane Helene's hit was a depressing start to the nomad journey.
The Break Before the Adventure: My Nomadic Transition
Ironically, I hadn’t planned for my nomadic life to start with a two-week break, but that’s how things unfolded. This break gave
7 Things That Make Nomadic Living Possible
Simply wanting to embrace a nomadic lifestyle isn’t enough. While many people are drawn to the idea, certain factors can either ease
Why You Should Keep a Travel Journal
I won’t sugarcoat it: keeping track of what you do when you travel is hard. You’ve got places to see, maps to
Tranquility: A Restful Co-op Game of Island Travel
A note from Candice: In general we only recommend games that are ocean or travel-themed and EASY to travel with, as in,
Break Into Travel Writing: Detailed Advice on Getting Started Now
Become a travel writer in no time with these hard-earned tips from years of dive travel assignments.
How the Adorable Sea Bunny Became an SEO Goldmine
Why is everyone and their grandmother writing about the sea bunny?
Wolf Eels—The Much-Loved, Little-Researched Fish of the Pacific
These gentle giants deserve our curiosity and protection, especially given their nearshore habitat.
Tidepool Reflections
In winter, Oregon’s coastal communities circle briefly like a bear and curl in on themselves ready to ride out months of wind,
Vegan Salmon Lox—Who Knew Carrots Could Do This?!
If there’s one type of fish I miss the taste and texture of, it’s salmon. My mom used to bake it in
Gear Review: OMS Slipstream Fin
When I first got my OMS Slipstreams, I had a love-hate relationship with them. They were awesome for frog kick, but not
Wolf Eels—The Much-Loved, Little-Researched Fish of the Pacific
These gentle giants deserve our curiosity and protection, especially given their nearshore habitat.
Diving the Kehloken Possession Point Ferry
This article is about a dive trip I did in 2018 out to the Kehloken Possession Point Ferry. The ferry burned in
Abort: When Not Diving is the Best Option
Until Saturday October 28th, I had never considered the Newport Fingers a potentially dangerous dive site. They were, after all, fairly far
12 Non-Fiction Books for New Scuba Divers Based on Real Events
If there’s one thing I’m glad I got my teeth hooked into early in my diving career, it’s non-fiction books about scuba
Scuba Diving Mike’s Beach Resort: Dive Site Review
Nestled along the serene shores of the Hood Canal, Mike's Beach Resort is one of Washington State's most popular dive sites.
The Secret to Seeing More Underwater
What does it take to see more marine life when you dive. There's a hack most new divers don't know.
A Student’s Perspective
Every now and then it’s good to step outside of the comfort zone of your own well-fitted scuba gear and don the
Scuba Driving
This weekend, Gilly and I decided to dive Clear Lake. Due to a late start and worries about getting parking near enough
Book Review: Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest
I had this book in my Amazon cart months before I placed the order. Why? Well, I simply couldn't justify the price