Lauralei Feathstone
Travel Writer
Contributing since October, 2021
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About Lauralei Feathstone
Lauralei lives in Thailand and has been a travel writer since 2016 alongside her career as a scuba diving instructor. She's spent many years working around the world as a scuba instructor and dive center manager, having been predominantly based in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan.
Her main areas of expertise are scuba diving, the marine world, and ocean conservation, about which she writes articles, in addition to content about destinations across the globe. She's also an award-winning underwater photographer, an avid gamer, and a dog lover.
What destination has meant the most to you and why?
I lived and worked in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand, for three years as a scuba diving instructor on the islands, teaching diving every day and leading boat diving excursions.
Throughout those years, I met countless people from around the world, each with their own stories, backgrounds, and experiences, all while taking them on daily underwater adventures to witness the world's most fascinating creatures, from tropical fish and colorful reefs to turtles, sharks, and huge manta rays.
The Phi Phi Islands are also where I met my partner, with whom I ended up working as well; hence, this destination will always have a special place in my heart.
Latest Articles
Hike Nā Pali: A Guide To This 12-Hour Hike
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Snorkel St. Vincent: These Spots Are A Snorkeler's Paradise
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a chain of idyllic Caribbean islands promising some of the richest marine life for snorkelers to soak up
One Day In Golden: How To Spend 24 Hours In This Colorado City
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Book Tumalo Lake Lodge And Explore The Magic Of Bend, Oregon
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Don't Touch The Trees At Joshua Tree, & Other Don'ts At This National Park
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Looking For A Free Beach In Cape May? Check Out Wildwood
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Tour Lotusland In Less Than A Day & Experience Its Botanical Magic
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Traveling Turkey? Here Are The Best Modes Of Transportation
Abundant ways of getting from A to B in Turkey exist, but transport isn't always simple. To help, here's an easy guide to Turkish transportation.
Dos & Don'ts Of Visiting Turkey For The First Time
Where Europe meets West Asia, Turkey's hive of culture, cuisine, and customs ties the two continents together.
Visit These Incredible New Attractions In Mumbai In 2023
India's largest city has a mega-complex of cultural, culinary, musical, and theatrical splendor opening in the spring of 2023. Here's a sneak peek!
Why Bonaire Island Is A Top Scuba Diving Destination
Divers can enjoy Bonaire's rich reefs of impeccable health thanks to its environmental initiatives, eco-tourism, and marine conservation effort.
The 11 Best Museums In Florida You Need To Visit
Fed up with sun, sand, sea, and theme parks? Feed the mind and eyes at Florida's top museums - some of which simply have to be seen to be believed!
A Century-Old Tunnel Just Opened At Niagara Falls, & This Is What It's Like To Visit
The Niagara Parks Power Station has a brand-new attraction, granting visitors unseen and up-close panoramas of the Falls and their glory
These Are The Best Ways To Get From Santo Domingo To Punta Cana
Heading from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana sometime soon? Whether it's from the airport or the city center, this travel guide has your back.
Who Says Small Towns Aren't Fun? Visit These In Wyoming
Skip the beaten path and savor the flavor of the Cowboy State's signature small towns for an authentic, Wild West experience in the wilderness.
Proven Reasons You Should Take A Spontaneous Trip To Florida This Summer
Florida has everything tourists dream of - it's already common knowledge. But now, it takes home a new medal: the official #1 for a spontaneous trip
10 New Orleans Tours That Aren't Necessarily Spooky
New Orleans is terrifying for the goosebumps-uninclined. Some can't stomach its spooky side, but these tours tick all the right boxes minus the chills