On our third day in Aqaba, I dive among sunken military relics, celebrate Rafael’s certification and question where our journey is heading.
Aqaba – Day 2: The Cedar Pride
I spend a full day beneath Aqaba, diving the Cedar Pride, exploring Cable Reef and drifting through the perfect silence of the midnight sea.
Aqaba – Day 1: Back to the Deep Blue
I trade Jordan’s deserts for Aqaba’s Red Sea, dive a coral wall and sunken airliner, and watch Rafael take his first breaths beneath the waves.
Jordan
I trade Albania and Morocco for Jordan, where trekking, diving and one accidental invitation set the stage for an unforgettable trip.
The Red Sea – Day 1: Cranky in Hurghada
A cranky arrival in Hurghada turns into airport chaos, a transfer to Port Ghalib, Sea Story confusion and the start of a Red Sea liveaboard.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 2: Ghosts of the Red Sea
I escape the resort for a day of diving, exploring the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck and the vibrant reefs of Ras Mohammed.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 1: Scammed Before Sunset
I arrive in Sharm el Sheikh full of excitement, only to be greeted by scams, diving mishaps, expenses, and the dazzling reefs of the Red Sea.