Experiencing Scuba Diving in the Maldives [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we descend into the depths of the Indian Ocean, the strong waves and whipping winds are replaced by clear-as-glass water and a kaleidoscope of colors. Marine life of all sizes and characteristics surround us. My dive instructor and I[...]
One of the highlights of any Mexico itinerary is visiting the cenotes in Riviera Maya. Cenotes are underground sinkholes and complex cave systems found all over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Some of these cenotes extend for miles underground and are sunken or semi-sunken, which makes them a parad[...]
Have you ever arrived from a trip excited about your pictures, only to find they don't exactly look right? You shot what you wanted to capture, the light conditions were perfect and you got the frame just right but somehow the resulting picture looks dull, dark or not perfectly focused. Although the[...]
One of the things that drew me to Riviera Maya was its multitude of jungles and cenotes (underground sinkholes), offering the perfect setting for some blood-rushing extreme activities. While traveling with Riviera Maya Tourism Board on a Mexico road trip, I had the opportunity to join Alltourna[...]
A self-drive safari in South Africa can be an excellent way to see the wildlife at your own pace, on your own terms. Covered in nothing more than gravel stones, the road ahead of us did not look like something our tiny Kia Picanto could handle. There were no signs and the road winded ahead as far as[...]
In this third edition of our ongoing photography series, I want to give some tips about a recurring situation when taking shots on the move. Travel photography is about being at the right place at the right time. But sometimes you might not have the time or the budget, so some good photography spots[...]
It was barely daylight when we set off from our apartment in Camps Bay to Gansbaai, a fishing village some two hours away from Cape Town, South Africa. This fishing town is most famous for its dense population of great white sharks. Although sleepy from the early rise, we were fueled by ex[...]
This is the second edition of our photography series: My first post explained the basic elements of photography: exposure, aperture and shutter speed; in this second post, I want to talk about photo composition, which is probably the most important aspect of a good picture. Sometimes the beauty of[...]
We often receive emails with positive comments on our photos and questions on how to take better shots, so I'm here to share with you what I have learned over the years to help you get the most out of your camera. In this first photography article of our photography series, I’m going to explain t[...]
Out of the five islands we've visited in the Philippines so far, Bohol has got to be our favorite. While it's one of the most visited islands in the archipelago, it's hard to deny Bohol's natural beauty. The isle's coastline is lined with spearmint-colored beaches while its interior is dotted with r[...]
You guys will have to excuse me but this post is not written by Nellie Huang. Instead, it’s written by her boyfriend Alberto as a surprise for her (this is what happens when you give your boyfriend access to your blog ;) ). This is a very special post, because after Nellie finds out about it, it m[...]