DAHAB

An unexpected stop in this small sea side town ended up trapping me due to its unique natural beauty and unbelievably affordable prices. Laying on along the Red Sea on the eastern shores of the Sinai Peninsula, surrounded by deserts and mountains, this town is a backpacker haven. It offers everything from the best snorkeling to camel treks and four wheeling to windsurfing. Dahab has something for everyone, with a picturesque rocky shoreline adjacent to the jagged Saudi Arabian coast.

Having had no intention to even visit the Red Sea, I ended up putting my scuba license to use upon recommendation from other travelers. A decision I would not regret. After my first dive into the clear blue waters of the Red Sea I was captivated by the flourishing and vibrant coral reef. Minutes after my first dive I was enrolled in an Advanced Open Water Certification program with each dive binding me closer to the aquatic treasures of the Red Sea. This included the "most deadly dive site in the world" into the blue hole, whose beauty and depth have drawn nearly 80 divers to their deaths.