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Raja Ampat at the Tipping Point: Is Diving Here Still Worth It in 2025? (Science-Backed Guide)
ByCassie & Aaron 11/23/202511/27/2025

By Aaron & Cassie — Underwater Filmmakers • PADI MSDT & UW Photo Specialist “It’s officially over…” — But is it really? When we returned to Raja Ampat in 2025, we expected magic.What we didn’t expect was this: 🔻 widespread table coral bleaching🔻 stressed reefs in the Dampier Strait🔻 visible decline since our last visit…

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Khao Lak Travel Guide – Top 5 Things to Do in Thailand’s Hidden Paradise
ByCassie & Aaron 09/22/202511/27/2025

Discover Thailand’s most underrated adventure base If you’re dreaming of Thailand but hoping to avoid the party crowds, Khao Lak might just be the perfect destination. Located in Phang Nga Province, just 90 minutes north of Phuket Airport, Khao Lak is a serene mainland escape where you’ll find endless beaches, incredible food, and easy access…

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Staying at a Dive Resort in Raja Ampat – Our Experience at Biodiversity Nature Resort
ByCassie & Aaron 09/01/202511/27/2025

Raja Ampat is often called the “last paradise” — a place of incredible reefs, rare species, huge biodiversity both on the reefs and on-land, all set amongst stunning limestone karsts and white sand-rimmed rainforest islands. But if you’re planning a trip, you’ll quickly find there are several ways to dive here: liveaboards, dive safaris, base…

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The Complete Scuba Diving & Snorkelling Guide to Koh Lipe (2025 Edition)
ByAaron and Cassie 05/30/202511/27/2025

Planning a trip to Thailand’s island paradise? Whether you’re a seasoned scuba diver, a snorkeling enthusiast, or a curious first-timer, Koh Lipe delivers one of the richest underwater experiences in Southeast Asia. Why Koh Lipe? Koh Lipe is a remote gem in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, part of Tarutao National Marine Park. Despite its small size,…

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