Oscar Blanco-Franco
Oscar Blanco-Franco
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OPEN WATER : WHALE SHARKS IN ISLA MUJERES (MEXICO, JULY 2024)
Our first time snorkeling and scuba diving in this part of Mexico. This year Peter was celebrating a very special birthday and I thought this would be a great gift for him to get to experience for the first time encounters with these beautiful marine creatures! Isla Mujeres and her visitors are blessed once a year with arguably the world’s most amazing opportunity to experience Whale Sharks in their natural habitat! During the summer months (June - September) hundreds of Whale Sharks gather just north of Isla Mujeres to take advantage of the plankton-rich waters and abundant fish spawning grounds created by the joining of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Know that these whale sharks are some of the biggest creatures in the deep, blue sea. They can grow up to 32 feet wide. Whale sharks are filter feeders and can neither bite nor chew. They can process more than 6,000 litres of water an hour through their gills. Various studies looking at vertebrae growth bands and measuring whale sharks in the wild have estimated their lifespans from ~80 years and up to ~130 years. The cyclical migration and habits of the whale sharks are still being studied around Isla Mujeres as it wasn’t all that long ago the phenomenon was discovered. The opportunity to experience the magnificence of the whale shark aggregation has only been around for 15 years. Parties dedicated to the creation of a tourist industry around these animals have worked to benefit and protect both man and animal through exposure, understanding, and respect. I want to thank our friend (and dive buddy) Christine Simon for organizing this wonderful trip with such a wonderful group of people. Hope everyone gets to enjoy the video. CHEERS! 🐳 🤿 ❤️
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OPEN WATER: PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO (MARCH 2024)
มุมมอง 3209 หลายเดือนก่อน
First time scuba diving in Mexico! Our trip was organized by Pan Aqua Diving Shop in New York City and was simply a wonderful way to get a winter break in the beautiful Riviera Maya located in the Yucatán Peninsula. Located less than an hour south of Cancun we got to stay at Ojo de Agua Hotel and our diving activities were scheduled by Wet Set Dive Shop just a few steps from the hotel. Perfect ...
OPEN WATER: NEW BRITAIN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (August 26th - Sept 2nd, 2023)
มุมมอง 88ปีที่แล้ว
After spending over a week in mainland Papua New Guinea we flew from Port Moresby to Hoskins in the Island of New Britain for our scuba diving adventure(our trip was booked with Undersea X). From the small airport in Hoskins we traveled close to 1 hour to arrive to Walindi Resort located in Kimbe Bay (West New Britain Province). We embarked the MV Oceania liveaboard and for the next 9 days we c...
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, THE HIGHLANDS, AND PORT MORESBY (August 2023)
มุมมอง 132ปีที่แล้ว
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG) is a country in Oceania. Its capital, located along its southeastern coast, is Port Moresby. The country is the world's third largest island country. There are 839 known languages of Papua New Guinea, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. It is also one of the most rural countries, with only 13.25% of its population living in...
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: SING-SING CULTURAL FESTIVAL (August 2023)
มุมมอง 333ปีที่แล้ว
First time traveling to this remote destination of our planet to get to experience some new and different cultural history! 48 Hours of the famous Sing - Sing cultural festival in Mount Hagen, PNG (plus a Pre Show at Rondon Ridge). We stayed at Bird of Paradise hotel in town right next to the showgrounds. Sing-Sing is an Oceanian ceremony of singing and dancing. Large-scale song and dance festi...
PUERTO RICO (APRIL 2023)
มุมมอง 59ปีที่แล้ว
A portrait of photos/video clips showing quality time with closest family revolving the days around our wedding ceremony. This was the Sciscioli/Keeler/Meier's first time visiting the Island of Enchantment ✈️ 🇵🇷 🙌 ♥️
OPEN WATER: STATIA (AKA. ST EUSTATIUS ISLAND-MARCH 2023)
มุมมอง 109ปีที่แล้ว
Our first time diving at this beautiful caribbean destination(my first experience diving in the Dutch Caribbean was back in 2012 in the island of Bonaire). We booked our trip to Statia (AKA St. Eustatius Island) with UnderseaX Company which caters LGBTQA divers. The local people were wonderful both at Golden Rock Nature and Dive Resort as well as in the places we visited in the Island. The staf...
DISNEY WORLD - ORLANDO, FLORIDA (JULY 2021)
มุมมอง 282 ปีที่แล้ว
Very happy to have finally edited this video during my first time spending a mini vacation with my youngest nieces at Disney World. My brother (Alex)and my sister in law (Megi) get the credit for planning it. I hadn't visited Disney World since 1991 so I was excited of returning and getting to experience new rides. We stayed at Disney's Art of Animation Resort which was beautiful and highly rec...
RONDA, MIJAS, AND MARBELLA - ANDALUSIA, SPAIN (JUNE 2022)
มุมมอง 3052 ปีที่แล้ว
Last portion of our roadtrip in Southern Spain. We started in beautiful Ronda. Ronda is known for its cliff-side location and a deep chasm that carries the Guadalevín River and divides the town. It's "Puente Nuevo" is the tallest of the bridges in this location, towering 120 m (390 ft) above the canyon floor, and serves as some of the city's most impressive features. The "Plaza de Toros de Rond...
ZAHARA DE LA SIERRA, GRAZALEMA, SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS - ANDALUSIA, SPAIN (JUNE 2022)
มุมมอง 7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
We continued our road trip in Southern Spain now to visit some of the White towns of Andalusia. The White Towns of Andalusia, (or "Pueblos Blancos"), are a series of whitewashed towns and large villages in the northern part of the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga in southern Spain, mostly within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. All of the villages are characterized by whitewashed walls and re...
MÁLAGA AND CAMINITO DEL REY - ANDALUSIA, SPAIN (JUNE 2022)
มุมมอง 1552 ปีที่แล้ว
After leaving Almería we continued our road trip towards Málaga. We decided to stay in this beautiful city as our "home" base to then travel on different days throughout the Route of the White Villages of Andalusia. We recommend staying at Gibralfaro's Parador which offers some amazing views of the city. Málaga lies on the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) of the Mediterranean, about 100 kilomet...
ALMERÍA, CABO DE GATA, AND NERJA: ANDALUSIA, SPAIN (JUNE 2022)
มุมมอง 1262 ปีที่แล้ว
After spending sometime with our family/friends in Madrid, Peter and I flew to Almeria to start our road trip in Andalusia's Costa del Sol and the Route through the White Villages (Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos). Almeria is Andalusia’s most eastern capital. Spending only half a day in this city we decided to visit the main attraction here (The Alcazaba) which is the second largest Muslim fortress...
CÓRDOBA, SPAIN - ANDALUSIA (JUNE 2022)
มุมมอง 1542 ปีที่แล้ว
This summer Peter and I had the opportunity to travel to Spain to spend quality time with my parents, family, and close friends of ours. During our vacation we decided to venture to Andalucia in southern Spain. Our first destination was Cordoba(also called "the city of the flowers"). We took the high speed train in Madrid and in 2.5 hours we arrived there. If you start early in the morning as w...
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (FEB.2022)
มุมมอง 5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (February 2022): My first time in BA was back in July 2006 traveling with my childhood friend Ana Yolanda and our godparents Yolanda and Manuel. I fell in love with the city which reminds me in many ways to my dear Madrid! That same year in December I went back with my parents Maribel and Oscar Sr being our first trip together to Argentina (also our first time in Patagon...
EL CHALTÉN 2, ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA (FEB.2022): HIKING LAGUNA TORRE & LAGUNA DE LOS TRES (FITZ ROY)
มุมมอง 962 ปีที่แล้ว
I would say that most people that visit El Chaltén hike these two trails at Los Glaciares National Park: Laguna de los Tres (AKA. Fitz Roy Trail) and Laguna Torre trail. Most of us embarking on long and difficult hikes seek challenge. We try to push ourselves into a new body, or a new state of mind. But sometimes, when the effort is too big, even though you succeeded it feels unnerving. Truth i...
EL CHALTÉN , ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA (FEB.2022): HIKE TO LAGUNA AZUL & LAGUNA DIABLO
มุมมอง 4332 ปีที่แล้ว
EL CHALTÉN , ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA (FEB.2022): HIKE TO LAGUNA AZUL & LAGUNA DIABLO
EL CALAFATE & PERITO MORENO GLACIER - ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA 2022
มุมมอง 1552 ปีที่แล้ว
EL CALAFATE & PERITO MORENO GLACIER - ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA 2022
USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/PATAGONIA (February 2022)
มุมมอง 2652 ปีที่แล้ว
USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/PATAGONIA (February 2022)
OPEN WATER: SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS (OCTOBER 2021)
มุมมอง 9583 ปีที่แล้ว
OPEN WATER: SAN SALVADOR, BAHAMAS (OCTOBER 2021)
MADRID, SPAIN (MAY 2021)
มุมมอง 2.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
MADRID, SPAIN (MAY 2021)
BALEARIC ISLANDS: FORMENTERA (MAY 2021)
มุมมอง 4503 ปีที่แล้ว
BALEARIC ISLANDS: FORMENTERA (MAY 2021)
BALEARIC ISLANDS : IBIZA (MAY 2021)
มุมมอง 1163 ปีที่แล้ว
BALEARIC ISLANDS : IBIZA (MAY 2021)
BALEARIC ISLANDS : MENORCA (MAY 2021)
มุมมอง 1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
BALEARIC ISLANDS : MENORCA (MAY 2021)
PUERTO RICO (MARCH 2021)
มุมมอง 1503 ปีที่แล้ว
PUERTO RICO (MARCH 2021)
OPEN WATER: DIVING WITH SHARKS (BAHAMAS) (OCTOBER 2019)
มุมมอง 985 ปีที่แล้ว
OPEN WATER: DIVING WITH SHARKS (BAHAMAS) (OCTOBER 2019)
OPEN WATER - THE WHALES IN TONGA (SEPTEMBER 2017)
มุมมอง 1085 ปีที่แล้ว
OPEN WATER - THE WHALES IN TONGA (SEPTEMBER 2017)
OPEN WATER - FIJI (THE BLIGH WATERS) (SEPTEMBER 2017)
มุมมอง 1305 ปีที่แล้ว
OPEN WATER - FIJI (THE BLIGH WATERS) (SEPTEMBER 2017)
ICELAND 360 (JUNE 2018)
มุมมอง 475 ปีที่แล้ว
ICELAND 360 (JUNE 2018)
FAROE ISLANDS (JUNE 2018)
มุมมอง 1445 ปีที่แล้ว
FAROE ISLANDS (JUNE 2018)
OPEN WATER: ANSE CHASTENET, ST LUCIA (MAY 2019)
มุมมอง 875 ปีที่แล้ว
OPEN WATER: ANSE CHASTENET, ST LUCIA (MAY 2019)

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  • @scubahanknyc
    @scubahanknyc ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like an amazing experience!

    • @oscarblanco-franco8084
      @oscarblanco-franco8084 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cultural experience of getting to see how many of these people still live like their ancestors hundreds of years ago was worth the long journey to this corner of our planet. Been following your wonderful recent travels as well!!!

  • @desertdiver
    @desertdiver ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work Guys! Thanks for sharing!!!

    • @oscarblanco-franco8084
      @oscarblanco-franco8084 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Tasha! Glad to have had the opportunity to document this wonderful cultural experience and share it with all of you. Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

  • @nairbear5220
    @nairbear5220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing footage and such a great log of the journey Oscar. Thank you for sharing!

    • @oscarblanco-franco8084
      @oscarblanco-franco8084 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Doug! This will bring memories in years to come of such a wonderful cultural experience 😃