I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog about solo cycling from Christchurch to Queenstown! Your detailed account of the journey, along with practical tips and personal experiences, is both inspiring and informative. It’s evident that you put a lot of effort into planning and preparing for the trip, and your insights into budget-friendly bike modifications and gear are invaluable for fellow adventurers. The highlights of your journey, from crossing glacial rivers to exploring quaint mountain towns, paint a vivid picture of the beauty and adventure awaiting cyclists in New Zealand’s South Island ..read more

In reply to Elena Morris. Hi Elena, Sounds like Oslob and many other regions can learn from what’s happening at at Padre Burgos. Yes there are plenty of natural food sources in Saleh Bay, this is the reason the sharks are choosing to stay here. However, feeding does happen. I like the idea of identifying sharks with a spotter, however this bay is HUGE and it may not be feasible as they swim quite fast. That said, I’m going to look more into the situation in Padre Burgos and pass on some details to the local guys in Saleh Bay. Olly ..read more

Wow, this was a real eye-opener! Honestly, I was hesitating between continuing working on my blog or not. Part of me was scared it would just be a time sink without a real payoff. But seeing how you turned your passion into a lucrative venture is super motivating. I’m especially intrigued by how you’ve leveraged affiliate marketing with partners like SafetyWing and ShareASale. It’s cool to see there are tangible ways to earn through blogging.Thanks for sharing your story and these insights. It makes me want to continue blogging ..read more

Hiya, informative article, thanks. I was guided to this as I’m investigating the Lombok to Flores boat trip so was reading your other article and am not keen on seeing whale-sharks in areas that they’re fed. However I do understand that it’s a complex ethical issue. My reason for commenting… I swam with whale-sharks in the Padre Burgos area of Philippines (actually, a bay 90mins away but I can’t remember the name). The whale-sharks come here naturally for feeding as it’s an area with a natural large amount of krill. I can’t say that it’s 100% ethical as there’s a bit of chasing from the few to ..read more

its very great and awesome to chill adn realxing water fall in rishikesh ..read more

Hi We have visited the Ohau seal colony many times before the large earthquake. I believe the waterfall, where the baby seals played was destroyed. Is it still possible to see the seals in the waterway leading up into the forest? It was truly amazing to see prior the earthquake ..read more

best web info so far. The 4 day Komodo boat trip ? is that now in good hands or still dodgie? Also its a one way ….? So i have to fly out of Flores?? I would like some more info on the boat trip thanks ..read more

Thank You for a very good description of diving oppurtunities etc around Dahab and Sharm ..read more

In reply to Sarah. @Olly Gaspar, Hello, gili kedis-Nanggu-Sudak are indeed interesting, but you forget gili Asahan-Layar-Rengit even more interesting. Unless you wish to keep them secret for preservation ..read more

In reply to Haresh. @Haresh, Only in some diving clubs. Please note that to buy a mask or fins, residents and clubs of Lombok must go to Bali ..read more