Belize, one of the smallest countries in Central America, has the second biggest barrier reef in the world, only after Australia’s. Its countless miles of reefs make this destination a haven for diving enthusiasts who are looking to dive in the turquoise Caribbean waters to find the colorful beauties that lay under the sea. During [...]
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Why I Love Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker is a black hole of awesomeness… Once you get in, you can’t find a way to get out. That’s a facebook comment I wrote on the status of one of my friends who, like most travelers, had a hard time leaving Caye Caulker. Many people, including myself, have the same reaction with this [...]
16 Comments | Category: BelizeWeekly Snapshot: Gran Cenote
Gran Cenote – Tulum, Mexico Located just outside of the city of Tulum in Mexico, the Gran Cenote is one of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots in the Riviera Maya. The word Cenote is derived from the Mayan word “Dzonot”, which means sacred well. These wells, caves, and underground rivers were created naturally over 6,500 [...]
4 Comments | Category: Weekly SnapshotBelize Snapshot: Petting Nurse Sharks
Hol Chan, Belize One of the very popular diving and snorkeling spots in Belize is found in between Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. The whole diving/snorkeling trip is often referred as Hol Chan, the name of one of the sites. Although Hol Chan is the most beautiful spot visited in that trip, it is not [...]
8 Comments | Category: BelizeDiving at the Blue Hole
The Great Blue Hole… It is like the holy grail of diving spots in Belize. I’ve been fascinated by this unique diving spot for a long time, even before becoming an advanced open water diver a month ago in Placencia. Actually, diving the Blue Hole was one of my main reasons of becoming an advanced [...]
25 Comments | Category: BelizeBelize Snapshot: Long Caye Aquarium Sea Turtle
Long Caye Aquarium – Lighthouse Reef, Belize This shot was taken while doing the third dive of my Blue Hole trip, at Long Caye Aquarium. In my opinion, this dive site is the most beautiful of all the “Blue Hole” dives since it has the boggles variety of corals, sea life, and the brightest colors. [...]
2 Comments | Category: Belize10 Things to do in Placencia, Belize
Placencia, a small town located in the Stann Creek District of Belize, is a destination that has come out of the shadows in the past decade and has stepped into the travel spotlight by offering a unique combination of jungle highlands with beaches and reefs in one strategic location. In order to experience both land [...]
10 Comments | Category: Belize5 Not So Common Things To Do In Egypt
When you think of Egypt, one of the first things that pop in your mind are The Pyramids of Giza, the Nile River, The Sphinx, among a few other iconic sights. Sure, these are cultural icons that are part of the Egyptian heritage and that every traveler wants to see, but they are not the [...]
6 Comments | Category: TipsGetting the Advanced Diver Certification in Placencia
I’ve been a diver for over 11 years… well, sort of. One of the first things I got to do while in Placencia, Belize was a full day of snorkeling at the Silk Cayes. The cay, which looks like if taken from a “Wish you were here” postcard, is fully surrounded by colorful coral formations [...]
4 Comments | Category: Personal Experiences5 Extreme Things I Want To Do During My RTW
I’m an adventure junkie, there’s no doubt about it. Every now and then I need my adrenaline fix – whether it is spelunking in Puerto Rico, rock climbing in Thailand, sandboarding in Huacachina, or other – to bring some adventurous spice to my travel experience. So, as I plan my RTW, I’m creating my adventurous [...]
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