Compass Jellyfish | Identification, Sting & Other Facts

MarijkeJul 12, 20236 min read

Spotted (or got stung by) a long-tentacled jellyfish with a distinctive circular pattern on its bell? If you were in…

Snorkel destinations

Snorkel destinations

Snorkel destinations

Ornate Wrasse | All about Thalassoma pavo

Went snorkeling in the Mediterranean, or the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean, and saw a dazzlingly colorful fish? You…

Blue Room Curaçao | Snorkel & Exploring

Staying on Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean? If you’ve been looking up activities and day trips, you’ll undoubtedly have come…

Mauve Stinger | All about Pelagia noctiluca

Went snorkeling in the Mediterranean and got stung by a jellyfish? There’s a good chance the culprit was Pelagia noctiluca,…

Playa Grandi Curaçao: Snorkeling with sea turtles!

If you’re visiting the Caribbean island of Curaçao and like exploring the underwater world, you’re probably pretty excited at the…

Fried Egg Jellyfish | About Cotylorhiza tuberculata

If you went snorkeling in the Mediterranean and were confused to spot a sunny-side up-egg floating around the ocean, you’re…

Benidorm Island Day Trip | Snorkel & other tips!

MarijkeMay 24, 20238 min read

Staying in Benidorm and looking for something to do? I’ve got just the thing for you! You may have spotted the islet in the middle of the ocean in front…

Ornate Wrasse | All about Thalassoma pavo

MarijkeMar 24, 20236 min read

Went snorkeling in the Mediterranean, or the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean, and saw a dazzlingly colorful fish? You likely stumbled upon Thalassoma pavo, also (quite appropriately) known as…

Blue Room Curaçao | Snorkel & Exploring

MarijkeMar 13, 20239 min read

Staying on Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean? If you’ve been looking up activities and day trips, you’ll undoubtedly have come across the Blue Room. This underwater cave is one of…

Mauve Stinger | All about Pelagia noctiluca

MarijkeFeb 2, 20238 min read

Went snorkeling in the Mediterranean and got stung by a jellyfish? There’s a good chance the culprit was Pelagia noctiluca, also known as the mauve stinger. Though pretty to look…