Adventures
Adventures on this site cover the active, outdoor, and off-the-beaten-path experiences I’ve sought out while traveling across 135 countries. From hiking volcanic ridgelines to tracking wildlife at dawn, I test these experiences myself before writing about them, noting safety, guiding quality, and whether the adrenaline matches the price tag. As a diver, I’m especially drawn to adventures that combine land and sea. This category brings together everything from cruises and flights to diving and festivals under one adventurous umbrella. Represent an adventure or tour operator? See how I review or work with me.

Best Places to Swim & Dive with Whale Sharks: My Top 6, 2026
You don’t really see a whale shark at first. You feel it. A shadow, a change in the colour of the water, and then this

The 5 Best Luxury Maldives Liveaboards (Diving & Spa Experience)
Explore the top 5 luxury liveaboards in the Maldives. Compare White Pearl, Scubaspa Yin & Yang, and Duke of York for an unforgettable diving expedition.





















