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Articles

Cruising the 'Enchanted Isles' in Ecuador.

Drinking kava with a chief and his villagers. Fiji.

Going Native with the Fijians

Scudding Through the Galapagos

Diving into the exotic South Seas waters and surviving its pernicious creatures. Oceania.

The Distracted Zen of Fishing

Adam and Warren land a mahi-mahi under sail in the Caribbean while gazing at pink polka-dot bikini clad beauties.

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In the Backyard of Crocs

Diving the infamous Great Barrier Reef with saltwater crocodiles. Australia.

DENGUE FEVER: Know Your Facts

In Bequia, our sons contract the dreaded mosquito borne disease: dengue fever. Warren later develops hemorragic dengue fever. Yet both recover rapidly, and we continue to love cruising the jewels of the Caribbean.

Undone at the Seven Sisters

A trip to the falls in Grenada with a group of teens brings more than anticipated. Caribbean.

Rekindling a Waning Cruising Spirit

Gathering the catch for a feast in French Polynesia reminds us why we’re out here.

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Diamonds & Ghosts of the Skeleton Coast

In Namibia, on the West African coast, Warren and Grant (a friend from home) decide to go on walk-about our 3rd day in port. They return from the 'forbidden territories' in the diamond fields with pocketfuls of treasure. Africa.

Canine Babe Catcher

Bikini-clad ladies dotted the sugary white beach... Caribbean.

Come Play with Me

The dolphin darted between us, and stopped two feet in front of the boys... Bahamas.

Turtle Jump-up!

Whenever a turtle surfaces and flashes me those liquid brown eyes, my heart swells. Caribbean.

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Gone Ape in INDO

We dodge the hissing dragons of the Komodo National Park, and commune with a female orangutan at Camp Leakey. Indonesia.

Gift from an Island Chief

An Indonesian chief chases us down the beach to hand us a rare chambered nautilus shell, a gift for playing games with the village children. Indonesia.

Sublime and Suspicion in the Malacca Straits

When crossing the Malacca Straits, we encounter what appears to be a pirate vessel. In Old Malacca City, a mock military exercise leaves us shaken. Malaysia.

Video contest. Third place winner. Panana.

Snorkeling with Killer Cones

The beautiful shells are enticing, but beware of the cone snail's sting. Fiji.

Become a Minimalist

Redhot Invaders!

Mainly nocturnal, a nurse shark lazes the day away. The author has decided ‘no more nighttime skinny dipping’ — and no more shark barbecues, either. Caribbean.

How to stretch your budget and cruise forever. Caribbean.

Finding a sea heart seed bean is the perfect gift on Valentine's Day. Caribbean.

Be on the look-out for the pernicious lionfish that is invading the islands. Caribbean.

Dancing with a Stingray

A hungry stingray finds itself in my lap while shampooing my hair. Caribbean.

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French Polynesia

St Vincent & Grenadines

Lavender Isles of Greece

Cruising the magical isles of the Aegean and Ionian Seas.