Palau diving tends to turn out big thrills—without even trying. Here, we stop to appreciate the slower side of paradise.
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It's an iconic, bucket-list dive destination—but does it actually live up to the hype? One diver recounts her first experience in paradise.
We all remember how strange and exciting it felt the first time we explored underwater. While we can never experience that again, there is something special about being there for someone else's first.
We all love that feeling when a big showstopper of an animal makes an appearance. But there's something special about the humdrum, everyday dive, the ones where you take a moment to appreciate even the smallest of things.
It's one thing to see humpback whales in person, but hearing them is an entirely different—and completely transformative—experience.
Those who can brave these chilly water temps are rewarded with some of the best visibility that can be found anywhere on Earth. It's so clear, it's almost disorienting.
Follow along as a diver slips into the water alongside sharks in Guadalupe Island, Mexico, for the first time, shedding years of Hollywood-fueled fear.
After suffering a traumatic injury, one diver rebuilds their confidence on a far-flung dive trip.
Divers often feel a connection with the animals encountered underwater. Sometimes it can even feel like we're being given a message—like this diver's dolphin encounter.