Destinations
Destinations covered on this site span 135 countries I’ve visited and written about, from well-known luxury hubs to places most travelers overlook. I built this section from my own itineraries, flights, and hotel stays, so every country guide reflects firsthand experience rather than recycled research. As a diver, I pay particular attention to coastlines and marine regions alongside cities and culture. Each destination page links out to my hotel, adventure, and dining coverage so you can plan a full trip in one place. Represent a tourism board, hotel, or tour operator? See how I review or work with me.
Aqua Lares Was a Soviet Icebreaker. Now She Carries 30 Guests to Aldabra and Svalbard.
Aqua Lares has one of the best backstories in expedition cruising. She was built for ice in 1974, at IHC Verschure in Amsterdam, as a
Diving in Bali: The Best Dive Sites by Region, From Someone Who Lives Here (2026)
Where to dive in Bali, region by region — Nusa Penida for mantas and mola, Menjangan for walls, Tulamben and Amed for macro, and two North Bali sites where you’ll be the only diver in the water.
North Bali Waterfalls: A Complete Guide to the 10 Best (With Map)
Sekumpul, Aling-Aling, Banyumala and seven more — a local guide to the ten best waterfalls in North Bali, with a map, walking times, indicative fees and how to pair them into a trip.
