Michelle Chan

In the scorching summer weather, besides staying in air-conditioned places, many people are also drawn to the vast ocean to participate in various water sports and feel the natural sea breeze and cool seawater. When it comes to water sports, windsurfing has been a relatively unpopular choice compared to activities such as diving, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding over the past decade. Except for wakesurfing, the editor has hardly heard of any friends who want to try windsurfing or wing foiling. Why is windsurfing not as attractive to everyone? One of the most common rumors (raised by both men and women) is the fear factor of windsurfing. The difficulty level looks high, and in reality, it requires a lot of balance, skill, and physical fitness. Compared to kayaking, stand-up pad...

Kristin Harila, a former professional skier, completed her final summit – K2 in Pakistan, the world’s second highest mountain.  Osprey’s statement read: “At approximately 10.45am today Kristin and her dedicated climbing partner, Tenzin ‘Lama’ Sherpa, reached the final summit, K2 in Pakistan, and with that successfully reached the summits of 14 mountains towering above 8,000 meters in a phenomenal world record time of just three months and one day (92 days). “With this incredible achievement Kristin has set a new benchmark in mountaineering history and secured her status as an exceptional trailblazer in the field. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to adventurers and mountaineers around the globe, proving that with dedication and resilience, extraordinary heights can b...

For many young people in Hong Kong, being a travel YouTuber is a glamorous and adventurous dream job. However, nowadays travel YouTubers can be categorized into various types. Today, I would like to share one of my favorite YouTuber in recent years - Celine and Cynthia - 不只是旅行. These two Taiwanese girls focus on outdoor activities such as hiking and diving. While Cynthia loves mountains and hiking, Celine adores the sea and diving. Cynthia takes Celine on camping and hiking trips, and Celine takes Cynthia on water adventures like diving. Together, they explore the world and share their experiences with their viewers. They share their definition of 'not just travel: "Traveling has become a way of life for us, and we simply share what we love with everyone. Life has its ups and do...

Girls who enjoy water sports are often associated with traits like being active, sunny, lively, athletic, and skilled swimmers. Have you ever felt influenced by these stereotypes, especially if you're not someone who typically engages in outdoor activities? Perhaps you've been invited to a water activity party by friends, but lacked the confidence to participate or assumed it wasn't for you without trying it out? As an editor, I have many friends who don't consider themselves strong swimmers and often view water sports as something that involves a lot of falling and potential danger. However, they still love the ocean and enjoy watching it from the shore. The truth is, there are relatively calm and peaceful water sports options that allow you to enjoy the therapeutic power of the o...

Have you ever watched a travel show about skiing and felt inspired to learn how to ski, but without exerting yourself too much? Or have you ever admired the graceful form of Olympic divers from afar, yet lacked the courage to try it yourself? Watching divers jumping off the 3-meter springboard might make you think that it's a fun and exciting activity to try. However, when you see professional divers calmly standing at the edge of a 10-meter platform, preparing to jump, you might feel intimidated and wonder how ordinary people can do it. Often, when faced with challenging activities that seem difficult, we tend to avoid or procrastinate due to fear. For the BBOLD "Dare" Challenge, we invited Kylie, a fearless test officer who loves water sports, yoga, free diving, and surfing, b...

Recently, I ventured out of Asia for the first time and explored England and Europe. I was filled with excitement and the memories I made were truly unforgettable.On this occasion, I took on the challenge of a self-driving tour with my besties. From planning our route to renting the car and overcoming obstacles, my experience as a novice driver (in overseas) was a valuable learning experience. If anyone is dreaming of embarking on their first European self-driving tour, my story may provide some interesting insights! Navigating Car Rental Reviews:Tips for Making Informed Decisions I've gone on a few self-driving trips in Japan, but this was my first time doing it in the UK! While researching car rentals, I found that the major rental companies include Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz...

As we grow up, we often see the world and ourselves through the lens of our beliefs. While we can listen to others' life stories and experiences, we often have our own set of ideas and emotions as third-party observers. We may unintentionally add too much of our own emotions and opinions. When we listen to our friends' stories, we often try to put ourselves in their shoes, but it's not the same as experiencing it firsthand. That's why I enjoy reading - I can read other people's life stories without bringing my personal emotions or being influenced by close relationships. It's easier to detach myself, immerse myself in the world of the book, and experience a different world view and life story. The annual book fair is a great opportunity to discover new books, and I've prepared some rec...

Inviting Women friends to Explore Their Ocean and Celebrating New Freedoms  Saudi Arabia In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (where many female divers are also driving for the first time), a 2019 Women’s Dive Day event brought together three diving trailblazers. The historic meeting included the one of the first female PADI Instructors in Saudi Arabia, Jennifer Simpson, one of the first female Saudi PADI Instructor, Sarah Abdullah Bogdadi, and PADI AmbassaDiver™  and one of the first Saudi female PADI Technical Diver, Nouf Alosaimi. Cayman Islands Continuing the tradition of paying it forward every PADI Women’s Dive Day, PADI Five Star Dive Resort Divetech Grand Cayman celebrated the day through a charity fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Cayman I...