Vandaya Journal

Oceano Martina interview - Giving the ocean a voice

Oceano Martina interview - Giving the ocean a voice

We have had the pleasure of interviewing Martina Alvarez, whom we really look up to. Martina is known on Instagram as @oceanomartina and is an ocea...

Sharks in the Bahamas in crystal clear water. Learn more about gold shark tooth necklaces in this blog post.

6 facts about shark teeth you probably didn't know

Shark tooth jewelry have long been worn by Island folks, sailers and surfers in the belief that it will protect them at sea. According to a Hawaii...

Fiji Travel Guide

When going to a new country, a basic language guide always comes in handy. Below you can learn your basic Fijian: Note that in Fiji "d" i...

An introduction to freediving

Imagine being able to hold your breath for more than 20 minutes… This is how long some of the best freedivers in the world have been able to do and...

Photoshoot in Bora Bora

Summer shoot in magical Bora Bora, French Polynesia with Arielle Spring and Beth Walkemeyer. Come along and check out the results from the photo sh...

How to make your home and lifestyle more ocean friendly

As many of us spend our days at home these days we might as well make the best of it. The focus at the moment is on the health of the world, but w...

VANDAYA muse Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Meilani Hamilton just turned 30 (2020), yet she has accomplished more than most others her age. She is a professional surfer, a mom of 2, ...

50 things to do while in quarentine/ lock down

Since most of us are in quarantine, why not make the best of it? Now we have the time to do all the little things we have postponed for so long lik...

Everything you need to know about shark tooth necklaces

Shark tooth necklaces have been worn for centuries. They are not only a popular fashion statement, but also hold symbolic meaning and have played ...

8 easy lifestyle choices you can make to help save the ocean

Why do we need to save our oceans? Our Oceans cover 71% of the planet's surface and are not just home to an important diversity of species: they ...

Vandaya muse Alexandra Costeau

When the name Cousteau is spoken, it might be the legendary Jacques Yves Cousteau and his way of exploring the ocean that comes to mind. This blog ...

Iconic ocean photoshoots

As you probably have noticed, we are ocean lovers. We always go to the ocean for inspiration, and so does some of the worlds most famous fashion ph...

VANDAYA MUSE Sylvia Earle - Her Deepness

There are some people in this world, that have accomplished so much that you can't help but be astonished when you hear their story. We believe t...