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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more
Purple Dive
1 day ago3 min read
Should you do the quarter turn back on your dive tank?
Why the "quarter turn back" is outdated and something to avoid
Purple Dive
Jan 152 min read
Nusa Penida Medical Guide: rest assured and explore with confidence
Nusa Penida Medical guide. Explore with peace of mind.
Purple Dive
Jan 85 min read
Good Diving Etiquette
Tips for good diving etiquette and how to be the best dive buddy!
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 25, 20243 min read
Best street food and local cuisine in Nusa Penida
Best spots for scrumptious local food that won't break the bank on Nusa Penida
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
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Inspiring women #12: George Bevan
Meet George Bevan, co-founder of Daughters of the Deep
Purple Dive
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Can you scuba dive with contact lenses?
Everything you need to know about Scuba Diving with contact lenses
Purple Dive
Nov 27, 20244 min read
Inspiring Women Divers #11 Becky Kagan Schott
Becky Kagan-Schott, one of our underwater heroes! Discover her story
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
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Bali: essential travel tips
An essential travel guide for those visiting Bali.
Purple Dive
Nov 6, 20243 min read
Inspiring Women Divers #10 Erika Lopez
There are a lot of amazing female divers out there and we know quite a few ourselves. Here is a collection of small interviews with the most
Purple Dive
Oct 30, 20242 min read
5 unforgettable reasons to dive Nusa Penida
Here are the top 5 reasons to scuba dive in Nusa Penida !
Purple Dive
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Diving deep into specialties: choosing the best for your PADI MSDT
How to choose the specialties you should teach as a PADI instructor?
Purple Dive
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Inspiring Women Divers #9 Siân
Siân Williams- diving instructor at Trawangan Divers and communications officer at Gili Eco Trust, Gili T, Lombok.
Purple Dive
Oct 9, 20242 min read
What is the right Divemaster program for me?
Choosing a Divemaster program or internship can be a daunting experience with the number of choices out there.
Purple Dive
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What to do if the boat is not there when you surface from a dive?
What to do after a drift dive if you cannot find the boat on the surface?
Purple Dive
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Best Bars and nightlife venues in Nusa Penida
Our top picks for bars and nightlife in Nusa Penida
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
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Gojek, Grab in Nusa Penida? How to get around the island easily.
In Bali, the apps Gojek and Grab have made getting around very easy and cheap. However, Gojek, Grab in Nusa Penida are not available.
Purple Dive
Sep 4, 20244 min read
How to get a job as a scuba instructor
Our best tips to land your dream job as a scuba instructor!
Purple Dive
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Is Nusa Penida worth visiting?
Is Nusa Penida worth visiting? Discover a few key aspects of Nusa Penida
Purple Dive
Aug 21, 20242 min read
Is Nusa Penida safe? A guide to the island's hidden hazards (and how to avoid them like a pro)
This short guide will turn you from a clueless tourist into a Nusa Penida ninja in no time.
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
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