Titop Island (Titov Island), Halong Bay, Vietnam Titop Island (or Titov Island) is located in Halong Bay and is one of the great spots for viewing the beauty of the whole area. From its vantage point up high you can see the bay spread out before you and take itRead More →
Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), Vietnam As you walk up the steps to the entrance of Sung Sot Cave, you think this may just be another cave on your busy itinerary. However, roughly 15 minutes later when you enter the final cavern, you realize this is not just anyRead More →
Ho Dong Tien Cave (Fairy Lake Cave), Vietnam So you want to feel like an explorer? You want to go underground in a small confined space using only a small light source to guide your way? Not knowing what is in front of you….or behind you?! Then you should stopRead More →
Getting the PADI Advanced Open Water Licence In a previous post we explained how to go about getting the Open Water Diver certification with PADI. But what if you want to develop your skills a little more? Or dive a little deeper? What is the requirement for this? Well, it’sRead More →
Getting Certified for Scuba Diving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia The underwater world for centuries has been one of the unknown frontiers for man. Not having the capabilities to breathe underwater, or the body makeup to withstand the immense pressures of the deep, it is relatively recently that the world hasRead More →
In the Midst of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park, Uganda We have been trekking for almost two hours through the mist covered mountains. A terrain that is tough and in places impassable. Our guides are hacking through the overgrowth and bushes with machetes. To the front and back ofRead More →
Tracking Chimpanzees in Kibale, Uganda The jungle is surprisingly quiet. The only sound is the patter of raindrops falling from a height through the canopy onto the ground far below. Even our footsteps on the soft ground don’t make a sound. Then off in the distance comes a shriek. It’sRead More →
Learning to Skydive in Skydive Algarve, Portugal The hum of the engines is loud, louder than what you are used to in a plane. Sitting in your seat, with your elbows resting on the knees of the person sitting behind you, you look out the window at the scenery unfoldingRead More →
Gravity Indoor Skydiving Bahrain As you stand in the door of the tunnel and hear the fans get louder, you can’t help feel nervous. What is this sensation going to be like? Are you going to be able to stay stable? Will you be able to control your body? WhatRead More →
– Seeing the Mountains of Lebanon by ATV On the second day we planned on seeing the mountains of Lebanon by ATV with Al Ghaith Adventure. This was approximately a 4 hour drive through the mountains in Zgharta district which during the winter becomes a ski resort. During the driveRead More →