Alex Baackes

How Being a Diver Can Restore Your Life

Whether or not they are able to articulate how and why, divers from all walks of life will wax

Unique Dive Spots for Every Dive Buddy

Some of the closest and longest friendships are made while diving. Be sure to discover these unique dive spots,

PADI’s Summer Divelympics 2016: The Brazilian Dive Destinations That Take Home the Gold

We welcome PADI’s Summer Divelympics 2016! If you’ve been tuning into the Olympics this month to watch the world’s

Getting Out Of A Diving Rut With Continuing Education

There are many reasons scuba divers might start to experience a bout of aquatic apathy, but continuing education courses

Diving into Your Divemaster: Frequently Asked Questions

Considering taking the plunge yourself? These are some of the most common questions that I’m asked about the Divemaster

Four of The World’s Quirkiest Dive Sites

Don’t get me wrong – I love the typical tropical reef setting that makes up the vast majority of

Where to Dive in Thailand (According to the Pros)

Seven years ago, I traveled to Koh Tao to get my PADI Open Water certification, the first step in

Divemasters – You Can Teach Too! Level Up Your Ocean Advocacy in 2024