Snorkeling vs scuba diving: which is better, and is getting certified really worth it? I’ve enjoyed both, and I’ve been scuba diving since 2013, when I took my Open Water course in Brisbane, Australia. Even now, I still happily pack a snorkel alongside my dive gear. For me, the choice isn’t simply about how deep…
Why do scuba divers fall backwards? If you’ve ever watched divers on a small boat, you’ve probably seen them sit on the side and suddenly roll backwards into the water. I used to think it was just for show, but it’s actually a very practical way to enter the water when you’re already wearing a…
What does SCUBA stand for? It means Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, which is simply the equipment that lets you carry your breathing gas underwater instead of relying on a hose connected to the surface. I’ve been scuba diving since 2013, and what I love most isn’t the acronym itself. It’s what you can do once…
Ocean advocacy became much more personal to me after I met Helene-Julie Zofia Paamand at boot Düsseldorf in 2024. A few months later, just before World Oceans Day, I interviewed her by video call from Luxembourg while she was in Denmark. Helene, known as the “Underwater Ambassador,” is an underwater photographer, diving instructor and ocean…
A diamondback squid egg mass was the last thing I expected to come across while snorkelling in Moalboal, Philippines. In early March 2024, I spotted something strange floating in the water. Was it a jellyfish? A piece of plastic? I had absolutely no idea! I filmed it, went home and spent more than three months…
Thinking about a trip to Dauin, Philippines, but not sure it’s worth the journey? Well, let me tell you—it absolutely is! I’ve been here, explored the dive sites, and enjoyed plenty of snorkeling, and I can tell you Dauin is truly worth visiting. The marine biodiversity is incredibly rich, and the diving is no doubt…
The TRSHBG ocean bag is something I still bring on every scuba dive. I first discovered it at boot Düsseldorf in 2024, started collecting rubbish with it while diving in the Philippines, and haven’t stopped using it since. I used to sell TRSHBG through Diving Escapades, but I no longer have a shop or sell…
In this spotlight interview with Fabiana Loureiro, a scuba diving instructor from Luxembourg, you’ll hear how she went from trying scuba for the first time on a youth trip to helping build a welcoming dive club at home. I interviewed Fabiana for Diving Escapades in 2024, and what I enjoyed most about our conversation was…
The Dive Society Dauin reef conservation project was one of the more interesting initiatives I came across while diving in Dauin, Philippines. I experienced the dive centre’s service firsthand and spoke with Werner Steiner about how his team involved guests in building artificial reef structures near its house reef. What I liked about the idea…
Looking to embark on a solo dive journey? I’ve been in your shoes, and picking up a few solo dive travel tips made all the difference when planning my own adventures. From my experiences diving solo in some of the world’s stunning dive sites, I have learned that a little preparation goes a long way…
