Welcome to Diving Escapades!

If you love the ocean or you’re planning a trip and want honest, practical advice, you’re in the right place. I share real dive experiences, travel tips, and coastal adventures to help you plan trips that are exciting, stress-free, and kind to the ocean.

Lorie Neuberger-Castillo - Diving Escapades

I’m Lorie — a diver and traveler who enjoys exploring coral gardens, shipwrecks, small islands, and all the topside spots that make a place feel special. My goal is simple: help you travel smarter and enjoy the ocean responsibly.

Ready to get started? Browse my FREE travel and diving guides and plan your next adventure with confidence.

And if you’re curious about the diver behind the blog, you can learn more about me on my About page.

Insider Travel Guides

Moreton Island bird's eye view

21 Awesome Things to Do in Moreton Island: Ultimate Guide to the Best Island Activities and Attractions

Is Brisbane Worth Visiting? Of course, this photo of Brisbane at night showing the iconic Story Bridge lit up in the background

Is Brisbane Worth Visiting? 15 Best Reasons to Go in 2025

San Vito Lo Capo aerial view

San Vito Lo Capo: Sicily’s Best-Kept Secret (Until Now!)

Spiaggia San Vito Lo Capo

5 Best Beaches in San Vito Lo Capo: Ultimate Guide

Dauin Philippines

Is Dauin, Philippines Worth Visiting? Best Places and Things To Do

Moreton Island Sand Tobogganning

5 Best Moreton Island Day Trips: How to Plan the Perfect Adventure with Top Tours and Tips

Snorkeling with a sea turtle in Moalboal, Philippines

Things To Do in Moalboal: Ultimate Guide to the Best Activities & Attractions for Each Traveler

Micat Ferry on Moreton Island

How to Get to Moreton Island: Everything You Need to Know About the Ferry

Hanauma Bay - one of the best beaches in Oahu

27 Best Beaches in Oahu: Your Ultimate 2025 Guide

Oahu Itinerary

Epic Oahu Itinerary: How to Spend 3, 5, or 7 Days Exploring Hawaii in 2026

Sardinia vs Sicily cover photo

Sardinia vs Sicily: Which One Is the Ultimate Mediterranean Getaway in 2025?

Relaxing in Rena Bianca Beach is one of the Things To Do in Santa Teresa di Gallura

Best Things to Do in Santa Teresa di Gallura, Sardinia

Is Roatan Safe? Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras

Is Roatan Safe? What You Need To Know for 2025 Travel

Restaurants by Jacksonville Beach

Restaurants by Jacksonville Beach: Salt Life Food Shack for First-Timers

Is Sardinia Worth Visiting? Let's find out

Is Sardinia Worth Visiting? 11 Things You Need To Know

Is Cozumel Safe? Here is a photos of Puerta Maya

Is Cozumel Safe? Personal Take and Important Things To Know

Belize's Blue Hole is one of the reasons why it is worth visiting

Is Belize Worth Visiting? What You Need to Know Before You Go

Snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley Belize

Shark Ray Alley Belize: Ultimate Guide for First-Time Visitors

Caye Caulker Belize sign

Caye Caulker Belize: 11 Reasons to Visit This Laid-Back Island

Poke Bowl as part of Oahu Itinerary and one of the best street foods in oahu Hawaii

7 Best Street Foods in Oahu Hawaii You Can’t Miss

Elafonisi Beach - a must in your 3-day crete itinerary

3-Day Crete Itinerary: How to See the Best of Chania & the West Coast (2026 Guide)

Ultimate Diving Guides

Coron - A Scuba Diving Spot in the Philippines

Scuba Diving In The Philippines Guide: Dive Spots, Costs + More

corals in north strassie

Ultimate Guide to Diving in North Stradbroke Island, Australia

Varicose wart slug (phyllidia varicosa). Anilao, Philippines

Ultimate Guide to Diving in Anilao: Tips & What You Need To Know

Sardine Run in Moalboal Cebu Philippines

Sardine Run Moalboal: A Complete Expert Guide 2025

Sea turtle in Oahu

Epic Scuba Diving in Oahu: Practical Guide and Awesome Tips

Green sea turtle while diving in Dauin Philippines

Dauin Diving Ultimate Guide: Tips & What You Need To Know

Madonna structure

Ultimate Guide to Diving in Elba Island: What to Expect in Marina di Campo

Sifone Cave - Diving in Santa Teresa Di Gallura

Diving in Santa Teresa Di Gallura, Sardinia: Ultimate Guide

Roatan Diving Elkhorn Coral

Roatan Diving for Cruise Travelers: Everything You Need to Know for a Perfect Port Day

Diving in Crete

Diving in Crete: Ultimate Guide to Southern Sites

Best Scuba Diving in Cozumel let's you see a Spotted Eagle Ray

Best Scuba Diving in Cozumel: A Quick, Eco-Friendly Dive Guide for Cruise Travelers

Museo Atlantico - a popular diving spot in Lanzarote

Scuba Diving in Lanzarote: Tips and What You Need To Know

Find Where To Stay

Brisbane City view from Kangaroo Point

Where To Stay in Brisbane: Best Areas for Every Traveler

Moreton Island Above The Wrecks

Top Accommodation Options on Moreton Island: Best Areas to Stay

Moalboal Philippines

Where To Stay In Moalboal: Area Guide For Every Traveler

Ocean Conservation

Sustainable diving

Sustainable Diving: Why It’s The Ultimate Path Forward

Shannon and Natalie Shuman of Sun Divers Roatan

What It’s Really Like to Dive with Sun Divers Roatan: A PADI Eco Center That Walks the Talk

Erik and Paul Koblens of Dive2gether in Crete, Greece

Dive2gether: The Koblens Brothers’ Mission to Redefine Diving in Crete

Photo with Dive Society Dauin's Team Members

Dive Society Dauin’s Remarkable Coral Reef Conservation Approach and How You Can Be Part of It

Leading the Blue Revolution: Insights from Ocean Advocate Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand

Leading the Blue Revolution: Insights from Ocean Advocate Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand

TRSHBG ocean cleaner

Be Part of the Solution: Clean the Ocean with the TRSHBG Ocean Bag

With some of Sand Dollar Sports Cozumel Team - Brett Hoelzer, Catherine Hoelzer, Cristina Moth and Lorie Za Neuberger Castillo of Diving Escapades

Sand Dollar Sports Cozumel: Inside a Sustainable Dive Center in Mexico

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