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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more
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
Jul 20, 20223 min read
How to drift dive safely? Part 2: Being prepared
Drift diving safely: our best tips to scuba dive in currents in a safe and fun way
Purple Dive
Jul 5, 20223 min read
How to drift dive safely? Part 1
Our best tips to drift dive safely: check out how to scuba dive in currents safely.
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!
Purple Dive
May 28, 20223 min read
Finding a job as a Scuba Instructor
Are you fresh our of your PADI IDC and looking for a dive job? Here are some tips that can help you land the perfect dive job! Write a...
Purple Dive
May 4, 20224 min read
10 awesome things to do in Nusa Penida (part 1)
Our top things to visit in Nusa Penida. Discover the best things to do in Nusa Penida.
Purple Dive
Apr 4, 20225 min read
YOU CAN DIVE! Debunking all the reasons why you think you can't
Everyone can scuba dive! Debunking the most common reasons why people think they might not be able to scuba dive
Purple Dive
Mar 6, 20226 min read
8 practical tips to travel to Nusa Penida
Our best tips for travelling to Nusa Penida and enjoying your stay here!
Purple Dive
Feb 22, 20223 min read
What are PADI's professional level courses?
Thinking about becoming a dive professional but feeling a bit lost with what is what and all the acronyms? We have you covered!
Purple Dive
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor – Am I ready?
Are you ready to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor? Here are our tips to see if this is for you!
Purple Dive
Jan 20, 20223 min read
Why Indonesia is the best place in the world for scuba diving!
Indonesia is the best scuba diving country! Discover why diving in Indonesia is so amazing and check out some of the most famous dive spots
Purple Dive
Dec 26, 20213 min read
What are the PADI certification levels?
A blog about all PADI recreational certification levels and how to progress from one to the next
Purple Dive
Dec 19, 20214 min read
Why carry a (Delayed) Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)?
Why you should carry a SMB (surface marker buoy) when diving? Plenty of reasons, the first one being safety!
Purple Dive
Dec 3, 20214 min read
What makes a good diving instructor
What are the qualities you need to be a good dive instructor?
Purple Dive
Nov 25, 20213 min read
How long is the PADI Open Water Course?
Learning to scuba dive opens doors to a whole new amazing world and there are several agencies that can help you with this endeavour....
Purple Dive
Nov 15, 20215 min read
Why teach conservation specialities as a PADI instructor?
As an scuba instructor you are teaching people to dive but also to love and respect the sea. Here are a few reasons why it's a great idea to
Purple Dive
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Should I choose eLearning for my PADI diving course?
eLearning can make your life easier when studying for your next PADI Diving course, here is why!
Purple Dive
Oct 27, 20214 min read
5 good reasons and 5 bad reasons for becoming a dive instructor
Some good reasons to become a dive instructor! And also a few bad ones...
Purple Dive
Oct 22, 20213 min read
'Kill Bill' Indonesian style...(When Tarantino met Sergio Leone in Sumba)
'Marlina', an Indonesian 'satay western' film. Sometimes you come across a truly incredible film and you just have to tell everyone about...
Purple Dive
Oct 13, 20213 min read
How to choose a scuba mask?
The best tips to choose your scuba mask.
Purple Dive
Oct 6, 20212 min read
When is Mola-Mola season in Bali?
When is Mola Mola season in Bali? Around Nusa Penida, July to October are the best months to spot mola-molas.
Purple Dive
Sep 27, 20215 min read
Is Nusa Penida a good place for my Open Water Diver course?
Doing your PADI Open Water course in Nusa Penida: all the info to get the best out of your Open Water course
Purple Dive
Sep 11, 20212 min read
10 fun facts about mola mola (or oceanic sunfish)
Mola mola, also called the oceanic sunfish are a large and odd looking fish. We love them…but they surely are ones of the weirdest looking f
Purple Dive
Sep 6, 20215 min read
Sea Tribes of Indonesia
The fascinating culture of the Indonesian sea tribes
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