In today’s evolving travel landscape, the most memorable journeys are often those that offer more than just a change of scenery. Increasingly, travellers are seeking experiences that nourish their passions and give purpose to their time away. And one of the most meaningful ways to do that? Workshops. Whether you’re joining a photography masterclass, exchanging …
Solitude World’s iNaturalist Projects Turn Guests into Citizen Scientists When you think of diving in Lembeh, Anilao or anywhere in the Coral Triangle, the first thing that comes to mind is often the astonishing diversity of marine life—rare muck critters, cunning octopuses, frolicking mantas, gliding whale sharks, frenzied sharks and dazzling reefscapes. But what if …
Featuring Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species IdentificationFeaturing Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions For many divers, the magic of being underwater lies not just in the weightless movement through water or the serenity of reefscapes, but in the encounters — fleeting or …
You do not need to dive to enjoy Lembeh. If you are not a diver or if you simply want a break from diving, snorkeling is a great way to explore the ocean here. It is easy, relaxing, and full of interesting marine life. This guide will help you plan your snorkeling experience. You will …
Spotting a frogfish for the first time feels like finding something out of this world. At first, it looks like part of the reef or a clump of sponge. Then it moves, and suddenly you’re face to face with one of the ocean’s most unique creatures. Lembeh Strait is one of the best places in …
Delve into the mysterious world that awakens after dark on Solitude’s dive itineraries. When the sun dips below the horizon and darkness cloaks the ocean, a secret world awakens beneath the waves. Night diving isn’t just scuba diving in low light—it’s an entirely different experience, a realm where the familiar is transformed and the elusive …
Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface In a world awash with underwater images, Lilian Koh is a rare voice of stillness and clarity. A celebrated macro photographer from Singapore, Lilian made her pivot from banking to the sea after a single, life-altering snorkelling experience …
Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface Ram Yoro doesn’t just dive into the ocean—he dives into the patterns of it. As a technical diver, award-winning underwater photographer, cave explorer and co-author of Guide to Anilao, he spent years reading the currents, rhythms and creatures …
For decades, snorkelling has been considered the gentler cousin of scuba diving — a splash in the shallows compared to the deep immersion of tanks and training. But that perception is shifting. As more travellers seek authentic, accessible, and nature-rich experiences, snorkelling is undergoing a quiet revival. No longer confined to holiday coastlines or seen …
Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface From the kaleidoscopic reefs of Sabah to the secret lives of sea creatures rarely seen, Jason Isley has spent over two decades beneath the surface—not just documenting marine life, but giving it a voice. As a founding member …
Where You Let Go — and the Ocean Shows You the Way There’s a quiet exhilaration in drift diving — that moment when you stop trying to control the sea and instead move with it, surrendering to its rhythms. It’s not just a style of diving, but a state of mind. From the upwelling surge …
Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface Why ethical interactions are shaping a new era in underwater storytelling Jacob Guy doesn’t just film the ocean—he listens to it. Through the glassy lens of his camera, Jacob has built a career around documenting the underwater world …