Comments on: Diving in Dahab, The Backpacker Star of Sinai

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:01:15 +0000

In reply to Marni.

That’s such a great story Marni! I guess some people have a sixth sense when it comes to animals — well, that, and loads of experience and a keen eye for observation 😉

By: Marni

Marni — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:20:39 +0000

Haha your comment about being surprised by the ability of a guide to be eerily accurate in sighting predictions reminds me of my own experience on a safari in South Africa, when our guide spotted an elephant coming down a hill far ahead of us and heading into a shroud of trees. Instead of driving forward the way we all expected him to, he instead reversed farther away, pulled over, and we sat there waiting. Sure enough, moments later, the elephant emerged from the trees directly beside us on a path none of us would have guessed. I totally agree when you say it’s like the guides have magic – it might be true! Your pictures are – as always – stunning and the two dives seem amazing. These posts are really proving just how amazing diving in Egypt can be.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:46:49 +0000

In reply to Anna.

Hey Anna! I’m so glad to hear that. The Blue Hole goes to some insane depth (why freedivers and tech divers flock from all over the world to dive there!) but we stuck to the recreational dive limits and there was plenty to see. Anyone can dive there, even beginners — they just make different dive plans 🙂

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:15:08 +0000

Wow Alex the pictures are stunning! Now that I’ve started diving I want to plan a visit to Egypt and the post is so informative! The Blue Hole looks like a must do experience! How deep was that dive?

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:01:49 +0000

In reply to Ondra. I'd love to get to Oman someday!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:57:01 +0000

In reply to Sarah. I definitely hadn't heard of it before I became a scuba diver :) It's legendary in the dive bum world though!

By: Ondra

Ondra — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:42:35 +0000

Amazing photos! Egypt and Oman – 2 great places for diving.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:37:01 +0000

oh wow, that looks amazing! I literally had to google Dahab but now it’s on my list!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:58:35 +0000

In reply to becky hutner.

Ha, it’s funny, once I start it’s hard to stop! I’m in a heavy photo editing phase of my process right now for two different destinations and I’m just ITCHING to write again! I get high on pressing publish…

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:56:25 +0000

In reply to Janice Stringer. That sounds like an incredible goal! Dahab would be a great place to start -- lots of calm, easy shore dives to gain confidence in!