Daria Taiakina Daria Taiakina

Still Getting Salty on Our Days Off – Why We Keep Diving for Fun

You’d think that as SCUBA diving professionals, we’d want nothing more than to spend our weekends dry and horizontal. Nico, especially, is basically a part-time fish at this point—he dives so much, we’re convinced he’s growing gills. But even after a long week of guiding, teaching, and tank-hauling, we both still choose to dive on our days off. Why? Read to find out…

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Daria Taiakina Daria Taiakina

From Reefs to Trees: Meet the Adventurers Behind the Magic

Welcome to the Bonaire Reefs to Trees Tours blog—where your adventure begins, and ours continues! We're Nico and Daria, and we're the founders, guides, and storytellers behind the tours. This is where we’ll share local tips, fun facts, wild tales, and insights from our life on this Caribbean gem—but first, let’s kick things off with a little about who we are and how this incredible journey began…

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