BonaFideWorldGuide

BonaFideWorldGuide

Aloha. I'm Capt. Charlie Ellis. I'm a licensed Captain, PADI Scuba Instructor, Entrepreneur, Writer, World Traveler, Videographer, and aspiring "foodie". I launched this channel to chronicle my expeditions and domestic excursions, both above and below water. Thanks for stopping by!

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  • @jovhanrichards6114
    @jovhanrichards611422 сағат бұрын

    Coming in September. Can't wait!

  • @reinatenas4228
    @reinatenas42283 күн бұрын

    If anyone is watching from Ramons village snorkel tours, then SHOUT OUT TO KOALA! He helped my son overcome the fear of getting into the water, so he can see the fish and sharks at Hol- Chan Reserve. Thank You KOALA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢

  • @reinatenas4228
    @reinatenas42283 күн бұрын

    Hi! we were just there a week ago. We stayed at Caribbean Villas! I recommend it! Great food, great prices, great views! great service!

  • @rbuenafe100
    @rbuenafe1003 күн бұрын

    Great video Charlie! Found out about you through StanzFam channel that I stumble upon recently. Looking through all videos, I see that you've been to my motherland, the Philippines. Can't wait to watch that video. I love your cooking in StanzFam channel. It's great that you incorporate your culinary knowledge that you've learned from your travels in the videos. Subscribed from the concrete jungle of NYC!

  • @stormyseas2day
    @stormyseas2day9 күн бұрын

    That was a great video in a new sub to your channel the food looks delicious and the views of the Island were beautiful. I liked that it wasn't so crowded so you picked the best time to go. What was the temperature there when you were filming this video?

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide8 күн бұрын

    Welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing! The temperature in Belize is normally 82 to 90 degrees. Occasionally, a bit cooler in the winter months, and hotter in the summer. That video was filmed in November - and it was ~87 that day!

  • @ja01975
    @ja019759 күн бұрын

    2nd divesite Layag Layag?

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide8 күн бұрын

    Anong chika?

  • @John-eg3gy
    @John-eg3gy14 күн бұрын

    Banana Daiquiri

  • @AV-fh8rd
    @AV-fh8rd14 күн бұрын

    Anyone have any insight regarding the stands right at the corner outside Super Aki? Drove past them multiple times and they always had a line of locals....

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide14 күн бұрын

    I have not been to that particular line of stands on Ave Coba, but i'm sure there are a few impressive vendors. Taco stand real estate on Avenida Satellite is fierce! And there are more vendors arriving to the area every week.

  • @arthurrio9473
    @arthurrio947314 күн бұрын

    Another captivating dive by Bonafide and Mermaid. I would love an invitation to see this in person…

  • @hasswas8126
    @hasswas812619 күн бұрын

    In which Country Is Belize...

  • @riproar11
    @riproar1121 күн бұрын

    When and why did it become acceptable for women to wear those bikinis with just a string running up the back? That's not covering up, but showing full nudity in the back. Any woman who does that is a major red flag.

  • @ajithasivananthan2366
    @ajithasivananthan236621 күн бұрын

    The yellow coconut is really called a King Coconut that is available in Sri Lanka and Kerala as well.. The more orange coloured one is really tasty... Try it Charlie sometime..

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide18 күн бұрын

    Absolutely! I love coconuts - i'll keep an eye out for that King Coconut next time i'm on that side of the world.

  • @barijoseph7057
    @barijoseph705722 күн бұрын

    Love the Energy, Grate Video.

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide18 күн бұрын

    Thanks my dude!

  • @reycisneros2925
    @reycisneros292523 күн бұрын

    Was truly blessed/privileged to have visited Belize in the early 1970s. When it was simply known for diving and what was known as bullets small bags of GANJA .... YOU BETTER /BELIZE IT❤❤

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuide18 күн бұрын

    Yes! I can only imagine how spectacular the diving must have been. I do my best to document the reefs now...before they are gone.

  • @salharo8925
    @salharo892523 күн бұрын

    Beatiful! How do you pay , USD or card ?

  • @LifeAboveTheWaterline
    @LifeAboveTheWaterline25 күн бұрын

    You need to add Dougs invented float. Founder is from Isles of Capri, Fl The Zero Gravity Float™️ is simple and functional. From beach pillow to float with beverage holders. Attached a leash for ideal snorkeling, bring your water bottles with you. Cheers 👍

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerbyАй бұрын

    Great video Charlie! Beautiful sailfish. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Gracias! It's surprisingly difficult to kite fish while filming yourself. We stitched the video together as best we could.

  • @BravoMikeActual
    @BravoMikeActualАй бұрын

    You and Ken make some rocking videos!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Ken is the luckiest guy I know. It all works out when he's steering the ship. Or golf cart.

  • @steveandjenny149
    @steveandjenny149Ай бұрын

    Cool

  • @walterschwebl2538
    @walterschwebl2538Ай бұрын

    lol ! You must of been editing for the last three weeks another great video!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    I brought in some industrial help. :)

  • @TrayJones832
    @TrayJones832Ай бұрын

    Florida asap

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Working on it!

  • @sergiocarrillo8185
    @sergiocarrillo8185Ай бұрын

    Love the soundtrack. Thompson Town Flowers

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Gran canaria y el hierro Lanzarote por la isla de la Graciosa espectacular

  • @Lasagna0688
    @Lasagna0688Ай бұрын

    Bayside Gourmet Blackened Grouper Reuben

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    I'm not much of a reuben fan, but that particular sandwich is definitely on the list as one of the best on the island! no doubt!

  • @ShakeBacKid
    @ShakeBacKidАй бұрын

    How far do them golf carts go ? Im coming next month & my airbnb is about 30 minutes north of downtown San Pedro

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    That's a long way outside town, but certainly closer to secret beach. Golf cart mileage depends on how you drive! A full tank of gas usually runs for a week.

  • @ShakeBacKid
    @ShakeBacKidАй бұрын

    @@BonaFideWorldGuide are there any clubs for bars nearby i wanna explore a little

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerbyАй бұрын

    Great video Charlie! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Working on two more videos from Belize.

  • @walterschwebl2538
    @walterschwebl2538Ай бұрын

    Hell ya ! Great to see you back filming.👍

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Trying to keep the momentum going. Too much time filming, not enough time editing. Working on it.

  • @steveandjenny149
    @steveandjenny149Ай бұрын

    Love these....more more 👍

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Thank you! A few more videos in production.

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955Ай бұрын

    Hiiii 😍🖤🥰🇺🇸🍻🍺👊

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Ahoy! Thanks for watching!

  • @b.c.8018
    @b.c.8018Ай бұрын

    How much per pound are the fish markets and restaurants paying for lionfish in 2024? Any idea?

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Typically - wholesale lionfish is sold at between $4 and $6 per pound (usually a whole fish). I believe there is also a government incentive to harvest and sell them. Here's a handy list of wholesale dealers: myfwc.com/media/17877/lf-wholesaledealerlist.pdf

  • @davidbonnichsen2901
    @davidbonnichsen2901Ай бұрын

    Taking my daughter here for her first wreck dive in a month! I love this wreck….was one of the first divers on the wreck after it get flipped right side up back in 2005 after hurricane Dennis. SO much fun!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    That is epic! Hopefully you can catch calm conditions with excellent visibility and weak current. The sharks and groupers are still hanging out and doing their thing as of June 2024.

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216Ай бұрын

    Stupendous wreak. I have done thousands of dives and hundreds of wreak dives, including the Bianca C in Grenada West Indies. Another amazing wreak. This one is 20 feet shallower and looks like much less current too. Would love to do it. Thanks for introduction.

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    That is epic! The Bianca C looks absolutely incredible - I have to make my way to Grenada for that one. No question.

  • @richardingraham-yy4sz
    @richardingraham-yy4szАй бұрын

    I can remember when the Vandenberg was dock here in Port Canaveral. I will definitely make a dive trip down to key West the see her again.

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Awesome! I found some vintage photos of the Vandenberg when it still had all its radar dishes. Check it out: www.shipspotting.com/photos/2111377

  • @johnross6314
    @johnross6314Ай бұрын

    What are the idle and on plane draft (incl jack plate) of the Freeman 28 bay boat?

  • @luvmy32000
    @luvmy32000Ай бұрын

    did you buy a hat from mandingo? the belizean tripod hat maker on the bike at the 17:23 mark? He was one of my drinking buddies while down at caye caulker!!! kzread.infoWEv6B9WJQ4s www.youtube.com/@luvmy32000

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    I should have! I guess i'll just have to make another trip! Your channel is awesome by the way.

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662Ай бұрын

    Do you allow sidemount diving or backmount doubles

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Certified divers visiting the Vandenberg are allowed to dive whatever configuration they prefer - provided the operator taking you to the wreck is aware of your anticipated dive profile if you're deco diving.

  • @aaziizkhan
    @aaziizkhanАй бұрын

    What’s the depth profile ?

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    At 524 feet long, the Vandenberg is almost two football fields long and stands 10 stories tall. The ship's structure begins at depths of about 50 feet and continues to a depth of 145 feet,

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Está claro que ay se ven profesionales del buceo 😃👌😜

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Es muy importante tener mucha experiencia en buceo al explorar cenotes y cuevas.

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Casa blanca pero con barcos 😎😎😎😜😜😜👌

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Está bien pero ve mucho buseador mayor y pico en forma que a lo mejor tienen mucha experiencia pero puede ser un peligro para los demás buceadores

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Buenas zona de buceo

  • @jorgeartiles227
    @jorgeartiles227Ай бұрын

    Son espectaculares las imágenes yo buceo también en canarias España 👌⚓🤿🇪🇦

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Me gustaría visitar las islas canarias para bucear. ¿Cuál es tu sitio de buceo favorito allí?

  • @fishingpondstarz
    @fishingpondstarzАй бұрын

    What guide was this?

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    That is the legendary Daryl Smith: www.flywithmebelize.com/

  • @freedomwanderer91
    @freedomwanderer91Ай бұрын

    Definitely one of those must do dives. Awesome.

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    We were lucky to catch it on a day with excellent visibility.

  • @startupbusinesscoaching
    @startupbusinesscoachingАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Glad to have you here on the channel! More Belize videos on the way...

  • @startupbusinesscoaching
    @startupbusinesscoachingАй бұрын

    Have you done a video on the pros and cons of retiring in Belize? J

  • @PSSKDerby
    @PSSKDerbyАй бұрын

    Great video Charlie! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm planning a few more trips on the Vandenberg this summer - hopefully the conditions cooperate!

  • @divyamanohar734
    @divyamanohar734Ай бұрын

    Such an awesome day exploring the Vandy with all of you!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Super star! You'll know that ship inside out and backwards once you finish divemaster training.

  • @ericsalzwedel3512
    @ericsalzwedel3512Ай бұрын

    Awesome day of diving! Come back anytime to explore the wreck.

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Hell yeah man! Give my best regards to the Captain's Corner crew. I'll be back at the end of June.

  • @danp148
    @danp148Ай бұрын

    Another awesome video sir! I have to get there, I love the Spiegel and Duane so the Vandenberg next on my list!

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    Thank you my friend. The Vandenberg should absolutely be your next stop on the wreck diving circuit here in the Florida Keys.

  • @lorimartin3827
    @lorimartin3827Ай бұрын

    And Thank You for all you do. 😊

  • @BonaFideWorldGuide
    @BonaFideWorldGuideАй бұрын

    The least I can do is share amazing places. More to come. Thanks for staying with the channel.