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Maldives diving – what is it like?

The Maldives is an archipelago comprising some 1,200 islands, only about 200 of which are inhabited. With 26 atolls, coral reefs and coral islands in the archipelago, it's no wonder this remote destination in the Arabian Sea is famous for its world-class scuba diving. When to dive in the Maldives [...]

Maldives diving – what is it like?2022-12-31T11:48:25+00:00

You and Me Cocoon

Covid permitting we’re off for a couple of weeks R and R in the Maldives

You and Me Cocoon2022-03-20T09:58:19+00:00

Edinburgh

For Lynns birthday we headed to "Bonny Scotland" for a couple of days in Edinburgh as tourists.

Edinburgh2022-06-07T11:11:13+01:00

Malaga

Our first trip since Covid hit was to Malaga in Spain to celebrate out wedding anniversary

Malaga2023-08-13T17:44:43+01:00

Singapore

After a busy time in NZ it’s R and R in Singapore

Singapore2022-01-15T18:22:35+00:00

Lux South Ari Atoll Diving

Sunset Faru This is a shallow inside reef wall with a wreck at the bottom. Holiday Beru This is just of Holiday Island where whale sharks are fairly common but on the first dive we missed the Whale Sharks only to come to the surface and watch everyone [...]

Lux South Ari Atoll Diving2022-12-31T11:52:07+00:00

Yangon to Mandalay

Cruise Itinerary UPSTREAM ITINERARY DAY 1 - RANGOON (YANGON) Embark and sail up the Rangoon River and enter the Twante Canal, which connects the Yangon River with the Irrawaddy Delta. We stop on route at the Twante Town and explore city center. DAY 2 - MAUBIN AND NYAUNG DON In [...]

Yangon to Mandalay2025-02-10T07:32:48+00:00

Myanmar or Burma

Unlike our last trip to the Maldives where we flew with Qatar, this time we used good old Emirates direct from Newcastle. We flew direct to Yangon from Dubai where we had a couple of days before doing a gentle cruise along the Irrawaddy river to Mandalay then back home via Bangkok.  The flights were [...]

Myanmar or Burma2025-02-10T07:33:08+00:00

Things to do in Yangon

One thing you must do is visit the Shwedagon Pagoda 1. Shwedagon Pagoda Without doubt, the Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites in Yangon, and all of Myanmar. The golden chedi of the pagoda, which reaches a height of 99 meters, is visible throughout the city, and it shimmers in the sun with [...]

Things to do in Yangon2022-01-14T21:00:37+00:00

Burma – Irrawady Cruise

What better way to see the sights in Burma than getting on and off a luxury boat? We booked to go on a new boat called the RV Princess Panhwar and were lucky enough to get the Princess suite right at the front so hopefully will just lie in bed and watch the world go [...]

Burma – Irrawady Cruise2025-02-10T07:33:22+00:00

Helengeli Snorkelling

Snorkelling Oblu by Atmosphere at Helengeli Whilst Helengeli was known as an island for divers before it was taken over by Atmosphere it also has fantastic house reefs on both the north and south sides of the island. As both of these reefs are in channels that lead from the open sea to the [...]

Helengeli Snorkelling2022-12-30T10:03:51+00:00

Helengeli Diving

Diving Helengeli in the Maldives Helengeli Island has a wonderful reputation worldwide, for its incomparably exotic house-reef & superb Channel Diving, just meters from the shoreline. The island has a unique location at a primary entrance to Male‘ Atoll, in the middle of a Channel (channel on both sides of the island) and is also one of [...]

Helengeli Diving2022-12-30T09:58:20+00:00

Helengeli Oblu by Atmosphere

Oblu by Atmosphere on Helengeli Island in the Maldives We decided upon a recommendation to fly with Qatar rather than Emirates, this involved an extra flight but still was quicker getting back to the UK. Qatar were fantastic and the flight had a superb bar which surprisingly was deserted. The airport in Qatar, as [...]

Helengeli Oblu by Atmosphere2022-03-18T16:50:52+00:00

Kanifushi Diving

Diving Kanifushi in the Maldives There are many dive sites in the atoll but generally the ones dived are the ones closest to Kanifushi and the gallery below shows them. The ones Paul dived were as follows: Medu Faru Kani corner 3 Rocks Kani West Kani Medu Kandu Kani Caves Veyvah Kandu Medu Faru Kandu [...]

Kanifushi Diving2022-12-30T09:48:56+00:00

Kanifushi Atmosphere

Kanifushi in the Maldives After a couple of flights and transfer through Dubai we arrived at Male in the Maldives and were taken to a lounge to await our seaplane transfer to Kanifushi. After boarding the plane the pilot couldn't get it started and although the mechanic, armed only with WD40, managed to start [...]

Kanifushi Atmosphere2022-12-30T09:50:42+00:00

Dubai

This is the city to rival Las vegas without being tacky, its motto should be biggest is best. We were so lucky to see the fountains at sunset as they were not due on until after dark but we think that they were making a promotional video and caught them at [...]

Dubai2022-01-14T21:07:01+00:00

Dubai – Things to do

Some of the best things to do in Dubai Whilst in Dubai there are somethings that you shouldn't miss. Below is a map showing the location of some of the major attractions and below that are some pictures and descriptions. [rev_slider Dubai] Burj Khalifa [...]

Dubai – Things to do2024-05-19T08:45:09+01:00

Lisbon

Benfica v NUFC 04 March 2013 at Estadio da Luz And the "toon army" marches on....... Benfica 04 March at the Estadio da Luz and I guess everyone has now heard that the toon will have played more European games at the Stadium of Light than Sunderland have! One cracking goal to begin with from [...]

Lisbon2023-08-13T17:19:59+01:00

Tromso

We went to Tromso with main intention of seeing the Northern Lights but also did several other things at the same time. We got a shock at some of the prices: Beer £12 per pint, check out the receipt in Krona! Piza £23 Slice of cake £20 Steak - no chips £45 [...]

Tromso2021-10-27T11:26:19+01:00

Moscow

NUFC v FC Anzhi 7th March Having beaten FC Kharkiv at the Metallist Stadium in Kharkiv Ukraine, Newcastle were drawn away to FC Anzhi Makhachkala, who due to civil unrest in their home area have been forced to play all of their home matches in Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium. The Grand [...]

Moscow2021-10-27T11:26:20+01:00

Kharkiv

Kharkiv v Newcastle United 21 February at the Metallist Stadium And the "Toon Army" marches on.... Tremendous result - Moscow next, cold but friendly place and so cheap, £50 lasted for three days, I don't think that will happen in Moscow somehow?

Kharkiv2021-10-27T11:26:20+01:00

Australia Underwater Videos

Agincourt Reef Agincourt Reef - Cuttlefish Agincourt Reef - Stingray Yongala - Dive 1 The 110m S.S. Yongala, which was built at Newcastle upon Tyne in England at cost of £102,000 in 1903, sank during a [...]

Australia Underwater Videos2022-08-22T08:03:51+01:00

Moofushi Manta Videos

We were fortunate to be in Moofushi whilst it was Manta season so virtually every dive no matter where we were or what we'd seen, seemed to end at a Manta feeding station and that was always the highlife! These clips were taken on different days so some times the light/colours are better than others. [...]

Moofushi Manta Videos2021-10-27T11:26:37+01:00

Everest Videos

Everest in the Himalayas is the highest mountain in the world and in both Nepal and Tibet

Everest Videos2023-08-13T16:44:16+01:00

Everest Trek

Everest in the Himalayas is the highest mountain in the world and in both Nepal and Tibet

Everest Trek2023-08-13T16:45:23+01:00

Everest

Everest in the Himalayas is the highest mountain in the world and in both Nepal and Tibet

Everest2023-08-13T16:44:55+01:00
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