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A large wave breaking against a rock splashing up
24 Sep Personal Growth

Finding strength and purpose when life pulls you off course

I’ve been like an untethered boat drifting out in the deepest of seas for far too long. Out there in the unknown, where gusts howl like hungry wolves

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Diver silhouette with sea fan in the foreground
24 Sep Scuba & Exploration

Along South Africa's stunning R44 coastal route, between Gordon's Bay and Kleinmond, lies a hidden underwater paradise that few get to experience firsthand. The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, where two ocean currents create

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A scuba diver swimming over the vibrant reef
12 Jun Scuba & Exploration

Have you ever dreamed of exploring vibrant coral reefs or swimming alongside majestic sea creatures? Many aspiring divers rush straight from certification to their bucket-list dive destinations, eager to experience these underwater wonders. But

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Published Content

Diving at Protea Banks

A dive travel article written for Alert Diver magazine, pg.28-29.

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DIVE Magazine

My photograph was published in DIVE magazine.

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Africa Geographic Magazine

My photograph of African Penguins on Seal Island was published in Africa Geographic magazine.

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Ikelite Underwater Systems

I was featured as an underwater photographer in the Ikelite publication.

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Just Africa Life Skills

I have contributed to this publication as a blog writer since August 2018.

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Just Africa Scuba

I have contributed to this publication as a blog writer and photographer since July 2019.

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PADI

My photograph was published on the PADI blog.

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Save our Seas Foundation

My photograph was published on the Save Our Seas blog.

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PADI

My photographs were used in the PADI Undersea Journal publication on pages 17 and 45.

Diving at Protea Banks
DIVE Magazine
Africa Geographic Magazine
Ikelite Underwater Systems
Just Africa Life Skills
Just Africa Scuba
PADI
Save our Seas Foundation
PADI

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