Alex in Wanderland | Travel and Diving Blog

Apr 23, 2013 Posted by Alex

Photo of the Week 97

Where is the time going? I knew that my time in Gili Trawangan working towards my Divemaster would fly by, but yet the days are slipping through my fingers faster than I ever imagined possible....

Apr 22, 2013 Posted by Alex

The Eco-Traveler’s Packing List

Last year I re-dubbed Earth Day to it’s more statistically appropriate moniker of Ocean Day — after all, 70% of the planet’s surface is water! — and made a few simple pledges. This...

Apr 19, 2013 Posted by Alex

Rock Climbing in Railay

By now I hope I’ve convinced you that the beauty of Railay alone is reason enough to visit. But in reality, most travelers come here for something a little more adrenaline-pumping. Railay is the...

Apr 18, 2013 Posted by Alex

One year ago today, I pressed publish on the most painful post I’ve ever written. I had been lost in what had grown to be an unhealthy relationship, and the horrific way that it ended pushed me into...

Apr 16, 2013 Posted by Alex

The Beauty of Railay

When I made the decision to cut my Philippines trip in half to spent more time in Thailand, I vowed that I would use at least some of my new-found days in my most beloved country to go to a new...

Apr 15, 2013 Posted by Alex

Photo of the Week 96

I hope you guys are ready for lots of underwater Photos of the Week in the upcoming month… because these days, that’s where I’m spending most of my time! I’ve jumped headfirst into...

Apr 14, 2013 Posted by Alex

Surviving the Full Moon Party

A few years ago I attended Sunjam in Utila, Honduras — an intimate rave on a deserted Central American island. In light of the serious dearth of information available ahead of time, I wrote a...

Apr 12, 2013 Posted by Alex

Go Deeper: Getting Advanced Open Water Certified

While back in Koh Tao for one more week of island fun, I tagged along on a few dives with Lindsay and MM, who were both getting their Advanced Open Water certification. I did my own advanced certification...

Apr 11, 2013 Posted by Alex

Flying Through The Palm Trees: Trapeze Lessons on Koh Tao

When I made the decision to use some of my precious fading time in Southeast Asia to return to Koh Tao for oh, I don’t know, the billionth time, I made a promise to myself that I would try at least...

Apr 10, 2013 Posted by Alex

Photo of the Week 95

Photo of the Week is a few days late this round, thanks to the hectic process of choosing a dive school, finding a place to rent and generally settling into my new island. But first, I had to hop from the...

Apr 7, 2013 Posted by Alex

It’s a Bloggers’ Prerogative…

… to change her mind. That’s how the saying goes, right? I sure hope so, because not too long ago I declared that I was moving on from Koh Tao — that I was forging ahead to find my next...