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Alexandra Owens

Alexandra is a freelance travel and food writer with more than a decade of experience in journalism. Her work has been published by BBC Travel, Food & Wine, Afar, Food Network, The Zoe Report, The Washington Post, The Points Guy, and Departures. When she’s not writing, she’s probably planning her next trip—and crossing her fingers that it involves scuba diving.

Grenada: Are Conservation Festivals the Future of Diving Ecotourism?

In Grenada, the Dive & Conservation Festival offers divers the chance to do—and give back to—what they love.

The Charismatic Animals You Can Only Dive With in the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands are not just famous for their shark-filled waters; they also boast some of the highest levels of endemism on earth. Find out what unique animals you can dive with in this remote island chain.

I'm From the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Here's Why I Love Diving with One of Nature's Most Misunderstood Predators

Alexandra Owens used to be scared of sharks—terrified actually. Once she learned to dive, the fear slowly put itself to rest. Here's her story.

Chasing the Real Cousteau in Provence

Twenty-five years after Cousteau’s death, his vibrant legacy is alive and well along his native French shores, where a diver travels to experience the local impact of a global hero.

Five Incredible Dives On Ningaloo Reef, Australia's Overlooked Treasure

This UNESCO World Heritage reef has the world’s largest whale shark aggregation and is home to one of the world’s best shore dives.

What It’s Like to Dive in Fiji Right Now

Fiji reopened its borders in December after nearly two years of COVID border closures. Here’s what one diver found when she visited.