Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Nature Travelers
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Snorkeling in Nature’s Aquarium: Watch Palau’s Reef Life Come to Life
The moment Palau comes into view from the air, the water changes color in front of you. Shades of turquoise…
Sulawesi Snorkeling Guide: Best Sites, Wildlife & Reefs
If Raja Ampat is the crown jewel of the Coral Triangle, Sulawesi is the doorway to it. Shaped like a…
Traveler Vlog: Snorkeling Belize’s Great Blue Hole & Turneffe Atoll
There’s something special about seeing an expedition through the eyes of a fellow traveler. If you’ve ever wondered what a…
Palau, Through the Eyes of Its Adopted Child
On a late night in February 2024, Udi Bornovski sat at a table at the Barracuda, a popular restaurant at…
Beyond Palau: Why Yap Deserves a Spot on Your Micronesia Itinerary
Most travelers who fly to Palau for our snorkeling expedition have never heard of Yap, the small Micronesian state sitting…
Is It Ethical to Touch Gray Whales in Baja California Sur?
Each winter, something remarkable happens along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. After one of the longest migrations…
Witnessing Trinidad’s Leatherback Turtle Spectacle: 70 Encounters in Eight Days
Over eight days in May 2026, our group traveled to Trinidad’s northeast coast for one of the most immersive conservation…
An Hour in Nature: A Color Walk in Costa Rica
I’ve made a habit of starting my mornings outside. Most days, that looks like walking my dog before the neighborhood…
In the Field with Isla Mar: A Week on Puerto Rico’s West Coast
Just a few hours from the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico offers something most travelers never find: a single island where…
After 30 Years, Oceanic Society Encounters Baird’s Beaked Whales in the Farallones
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the sky was clear, the seas were calm, and our passengers were eager for adventure.…
How Passive Whale Watching Reshaped Whale Encounters in Loreto, Baja California
While cruising through Loreto Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional diversity of marine mammals,…
Am I Too Old for a Raja Ampat Liveaboard? An Honest Guide for Travelers 60+
There’s a question we often hear from travelers considering their first liveaboard trip to Raja Ampat: “I’m in my 60s…
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