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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more
Purple Dive
Jan 22 min read
Shopping in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida shopping guide: where to find the essentials and do a little bit of shopping
Purple Dive
Dec 18, 20245 min read
Cocks in all shapes and sizes: the sea's weirdest penises
The sea is home to the weird and wonderful and sometimes the downright bizarre, and the sexual appendages of its residents are no exception!
Purple Dive
Nov 20, 20244 min read
From bubbles to the bends - What is decompression sickness?
A simple explanation of what Decompression Sickness is, explaining how it occurs and how to lower the risks.
Purple Dive
Sep 18, 20242 min read
7 Tips for equalizing your ears easily when scuba diving
Our best tips to equalize your ears while scuba diving
Purple Dive
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Essential Indonesian Culture: 'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika'and the Pancasila
Here is a brief description of what two of the main fundamentals are: the national motto 'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika' and the 5 pillars of the Pa
Purple Dive
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ
Discover one of Indonesia's feminist icons
Purple Dive
Mar 27, 20246 min read
Great Books for Divers to Read When You're Out of The Water
If your looking for an ocean/dive theme book either adventurous fiction or fascinating non-fiction, we've got you covered!
Purple Dive
Mar 20, 20244 min read
Age is no limit: How to get the best out of scuba diving when you're over 60.
Here are a few tips to make sure you have a great time, in a safe and relaxed fashion at any age.
Purple Dive
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Best Gifts for the Scuba Diver in your Life
Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for scuba divers!
Purple Dive
Nov 9, 20235 min read
Drinking and Diving - Waiting for the bubbles to settle
We look at the health implications and effects that alcohol has with diving, and why its best to wait for the bubbles to settle!
Purple Dive
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Street art and graffiti in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida has a collection of amazing street art murals and some of graffiti art's upcoming artist hail from Indonesia.
Purple Dive
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Famous fish and other marine celebrities
Some fish just swim around, some fish become celebrities, here is a quick tour of the world's most famous fish and other marine creatures
Purple Dive
May 25, 20233 min read
10 ways scuba diving will change your life (for the better)
Scuba diving is fun and will change your life in many positive ways! Apart from being as cool as James Bond, meeting manta rays in Nusa...
Purple Dive
Apr 13, 20233 min read
How to prevent ear infections when diving: 5 tips
How to prevent ear infection when scuba diving? Our best tips in this post!
Purple Dive
Mar 2, 20232 min read
How to get around Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida is a great place to visit for a few days or weeks. Here is an overview of how to get around Nusa Penida.
Purple Dive
Jan 18, 20234 min read
What should I pack for my dive holiday?
Our list on what to pack for a dive holiday, whether it is for diving or for the rest of your trip!
Purple Dive
Jan 10, 20233 min read
Our 2023 New Year resolution : 1% for the Planet
On how and why we decided to join 1% for the Planet and give a cut of our profits towards environment protection.
Purple Dive
Dec 20, 20223 min read
The creepy truth behind ‘Finding Nemo’
Finding Nemo was blatantly wrong...here is why!
Purple Dive
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Do nudibranchs have the best sex life of all? Or not?
Discover everything you need to know about nudibranch sex life!
Purple Dive
Jun 10, 20223 min read
10 awesome things to do in Nusa Penida (part 2)
Awesome things to do and what to visit on Nusa Penida!
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