Aqaba: The Scuttling of a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Plane
On Monday 26th August I had the opportunity to join other journalists from around Europe and the world as The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) scuttled a Lockheed L-1011…
Sean Chinn
Sean Chinn’s scuba diving adventure started in a freezing cold quarry back in January 2011. Maybe the reason he wasn't instantly hooked! However, after an amazing trip to Indonesia in 2013, he realised he needed to see more of the underwater world. With no photography background, he enlisted some help in developing both his diving and photo skills. This kickstarted his diving and underwater photography adventure which has become something of an addiction. Seeing and photographing wildlife is Sean’s real passion in diving but he is always keen to try new ideas.
Thailand Twin Centre: Part Two
After a two hour journey to the pier, we got a first glimpse of our boat – the MV Sawasdee Fasai – run by West Coast Divers. This was going…
Thailand Twin Centre: Part One
7 years on from my last visit to Thailand and specifically Phuket, I find myself back here in a place that has so many memories for me. I visited back…
The Maldives – not just Mantas!
Hopefully by now you have read my previous blog – “Manta Madness in the Maldives”. If not then you can find the article here. The Maldives is truly Manta heaven…
Manta Madness in the Maldives
Just as it was on my previous trip four years ago, it was a case of starting the week as you mean to go on. On the first and second…
Top Class Cruising in the Maldives
Four years on from my first visit to the Maldives, I find myself back on M/Y Sachika with Top Class Cruising to spend a week cruising and diving the Central…
Aqaba Underwater – an overview
Sean Chinn concludes his travels in Jordan with an overview of the diving highlights on offer in Aqaba. Hopefully you have all read my article on diving the new C-130…
Petra: Stepping back in time in the Rose City
Scubaverse blogger Sean Chinn continues his travels in Jordan with a trip to iconic Petra. It’s no great secret that Petra is Jordan’s most famous and most visited tourist attraction.…
Diving the C-130 Hercules in Aqaba with Sindbad Dive Club
After a few days to let it settle after we witnessed the scuttling, it was finally time to see the C-130 Hercules in its new home under the sea. Our…
A Day in the Desert – Landscape, Culture & Adventure
Sean Chinn takes a break from diving in Aqaba, Jordan to spend a day in the desert… Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness covering 278 square miles. It’s a…