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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


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
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Best Bars and nightlife venues in Nusa Penida
Our top picks for bars and nightlife in Nusa Penida
Purple Dive
Sep 25, 20243 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 18, 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 11, 20242 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
Sep 4, 20244 min read


Is Nusa Penida worth visiting?
Is Nusa Penida worth visiting? Discover a few key aspects of Nusa Penida
Purple Dive
Aug 28, 20243 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 21, 20242 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
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #8 Cristina Zenato
Cristina Zenato - One of our heroes. Shark lady, marine conservation activist, educator, techy.
Purple Dive
Aug 7, 20245 min read


The dreaded mask-clearing skills in the PADI Open Water diver course
Having water in your mask is one of the skills that tends to scare new divers. But not to worry, it's not that big of a deal!
Purple Dive
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Is Nusa Penida more expensive than Bali?
The main price differences between Nusa Penida and Bali: hotels, transports and more
Purple Dive
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Dive Deeper into Scuba Education: The PADI MSDT Certification
How to become a PADI MSDT instructor, tips and advice
Purple Dive
Jul 17, 20242 min read

The incredible sex life of Manta rays
Here is a brief overview of the fascinating mating dances, pregnancies and baby manta births.
Purple Dive
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Nusa Penida, A History of Black Magic and Demons
A quick overview of Nusa Penida's spiritual history
Purple Dive
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Learning to scuba dive: 10 things you need to know
10 things you need to know if you are planning to learn how to scuba dive!
Purple Dive
Jun 23, 20244 min read


JellyfishTASTIC!! Amazing facts about the Jellyfish!
Fun facts about the jellyfish, one of the most fascinating ocean's creature!
Purple Dive
Jun 22, 20244 min read


Vegan and vegetarian food in Nusa Penida
Our best picks for vegan and vegetarian food in Nusa Penida!
Purple Dive
May 22, 20243 min read


Nusa Penida's most photogenic Instagrammable sites
The best sites in Nusa Penida to get the best Instagram shots!
Purple Dive
May 15, 20242 min read


Where to stay in Nusa Penida? A guide to Nusa Penida's main areas.
A quick overview of the main areas to stay in Nusa Penida
Purple Dive
May 8, 20244 min read


How to start scuba diving?
Some tips to get started on scuba diving
Purple Dive
May 1, 20243 min read

Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ
Discover one of Indonesia's feminist icons
Purple Dive
Apr 24, 20243 min read

Do Triggerfish attack divers?
Discover species of triggerfish and why they have a bad reputation!
Purple Dive
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Dive Gear Dos and Don'ts
Some easy tips to take good care of your dive equipment!
Purple Dive
Apr 10, 20244 min read


6 easy steps for using less air in scuba diving
A few easy pointers can make a huge difference in your air consumption, so we've put together 6 easy steps to help!
Purple Dive
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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