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Dive into the Sunken Pirate City

Port Royal, a village located on the southeast coast of Jamaica, was once considered to be the “richest and wickedest city in the world”. Port Royal was the largest city in the Caribbean, operating as the center of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica was first held by the Spanish and later came under […]

Climate Changes Affect On Sea Turtles

You might have heard that climate change could possibly increase the size of some sea turtle populations, by boosting the number of female turtles. How could that possibly happen? Well, oddly enough, a sea turtles sex is determined by the temperature in the nest! Turtle eggs incubated above 29C produce mostly females, and temperatures under […]

Discover The Lérins Islands

The Lérins Islands are composed of a group of four Mediterranean islands off the side of the French Riviera. The largest two islands in the group are the Île Sainte-Marguerite and the Île Saint-Honorat. All of these are under the administration of the commune of Cannes. The Roman times are the first period that people have recorded to inhabit these […]

Visit Kauai – The Garden Isle

At 1.2 to 1.3 million annual visitors, Kauai is the fourth most visited island and fourth largest landmass in the Hawaiian Island chain. You will be amazed to find the number of euphoric views it holds. This island perfectly harmonizes a laid-back, yet exhilarating escapade. Kauai is full of uncrowded beaches all around the island so it […]

3 Types of Alternative Housing

It’s not everyone’s dream to live in a big mansion. See how you can save some cash and live a more extreme life! Tiny Houses are a relatively new and seriously considered housing trend that has grown in popularity over the years. Who would ever sign up for such a thing? Most often, tiny houses are […]

Discover Isla San Jeronimo

The Isla San Jeronimo is an island in the Pacific Ocean west of the Baja California Peninsula. This is a .75-mile-long island that lies 8.75 SSE of Punta Baja, 5.25 miles WNW of San Antonio, and 2 miles N of the north edge of the infamous Sacramento Reef. This is considered to be one of […]

Top 3 Affordable Vacations this Winter

Use winter break to your advantage this year and experience different ways of life and culture! Rome: Now is the best time to visit Rome due to the drop in tourist crowds and room rates. Even though it may be a little cooler, it rarely ever gets below freezing. For some, cooler weather is admired! […]

Pros & Cons of Studying Overseas

Traveling around the world and learning about new cultures is usually the best selling point for a foreign exchange student. However, as shiny and exciting as the deal is, there are some hidden surprises that can either make or break your experience. PROS: Studying abroad will open your mind to the world around you. There […]

What it takes to get your Sailing License?

Sailing is one of those pastimes that takes a lot of dedication and work to see everything pay off. There are certain requirements and pre-requisites that you need to obtain in order to become fully licensed as a captain. This is a list of everything needed in order to apply for an OUPV (Operator Uninspected […]

REVIEWING MARINE PROTECTED AREAS COULD SAVE SEABIRDS

As of right now, only 3% of our ocean’s surface is protected which is notably less than the amount of terrestrial land that we are protecting. It has been shown that we could increase the percentage of seabird conservation by over 20%. Right now, seabirds are the most endangered bird group internationally. BirdLife International has […]