No stupid rules – diving with Red Sea pioneer Johann Vifian
Johann diving in Sahl Hasheesh. Photo: Graeme Gourlay Johann Vifian founded Subex in the Red Sea more than 30 years ago. We went diving with him in Sahl Hasheesh Words and photographs Graeme Gourlay After an epic 100-minute dive on a shallow reef wh
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...The Rise, Fall and Underestimated Rule of Kush
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...Sudan Has Twice As Many Ancient Pyramids as Egypt
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...Watch the Hotly Anticipated Arc One Electric Speedboat Hit the Water
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