My third day in Siargao brings open-water freediving, a 12-metre descent, a road trip, and a sunset bridge farewell.
Siargao – Day 2: Cowabunga & Carbon Dioxide
My second day in Siargao brings Cloud 9, a rough surf lesson, the International Surfing Cup and the start of my freediving course.
Siargao – Day 1: Baby Jesus Returns
My first day in Siargao brings lost luggage, the return of Baby Jesus, old Utila friends, a beach rave and the start of a new adventure.
Moalboal – Day 2: The Sardine Run
Finally free from the storm, I dive Moalboal’s Pescador Island and the legendary Sardine Run before ending the day with hostel chaos.
Moalboal – Day 1: Freedom At Last
Leaving stormy Malapascua behind, I travel across Cebu to Moalboal, swapping cancelled thresher dives for another underwater paradise.
Malapascua – Day 4: The Storm’s Aftermath
A storm-bound day in Malapascua turns into a windswept island walk through Logon, North Beach and the lighthouse after cancelled dives.
Malapascua – Day 3: Stranded in the Storm
A stormy day in Malapascua leaves me stranded indoors, soaked by wind and rain, missing dives and trying to accept a forced rest day.
Malapascua – Day 2: Threshers at Dawn
My first proper dive day in Malapascua brings Monad and Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks, sea moths, reef life and a massive storm.
Malapascua – Day 1: A Bangka to Paradise
A long, chaotic travel day from Bohol to Malapascua ends with sunset, sandy paths, island calm and the promise of something awesome.
Bohol – Day 3: Balicasag Island
My Bohol sea withdrawal leads to a dive day from Alona Beach to Balicasag Island, with wrecks, reefs, sea snakes, frogfish and sharks.