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Difference Between Freediving and Snorkeling

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29 March, 2017

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From Snorkeling to Getting Scuba Certified: What You Need to Know

If you’re already a strong snorkeler, or at least comfortable with your face in the water, you’re well on your way to getting Open Water Diver certified.

Exploring the Oceans From All Angles

We often overlook the amazing ways the ocean makes an impact on our lives when we travel the world.

5 Travel Tips For Your Next Dive Trip

As scuba divers  we are able to enjoy the best of both worlds while traveling, seeing both topside and underwater sights. You can optimize your scuba vacations by planning ahead and researching top dive sites, getting your documents organized, making sure your gear is tuned up, and more. Here are 5 travel tips that should help...

Explore the Bio-Diverse Waters of the Galapagos Islands

Guest Post by Contiki Vacations For the past 4 years, environmental activist, explorer, and documentary filmmaker Céline Cousteau has served as Contiki’s sustainability ambassador as part of Contiki Cares, powered by The TreadRight Foundation.  Our numerous projects around the world reflect our desire to respect and protect the places we go and the people we...

How Small Changes Make a Big Difference: Céline Cousteau Discusses Travel and Sustainability

Guest Blog By Contiki Vacations Wanderlust takes us to distant lands or deep below the surface of the vast ocean that covers more than 70 percent of the surface of the planet. We come face-to-face with unspoiled ecosystems, experience new customs and culture, and discover a new piece of ourselves when we travel the world....
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10 Tips for Easy Equalizing (Divers Alert Network)

Ear clearing is a core diver skill that equalizes the pressure in sinus and middle-ear spaces. Here are 10 tips for easy equalizing. 
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