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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


What do you need before becoming a PADI Instructor?
Thinking about becoming a PADI instructor? Are you an avid diver and thinking about making it a full-time job? PADI Instructors work all...
Purple Dive
Dec 9, 20222 min read


What will I see when I dive Nusa penida?
Manta Rays Nusa Penida is famous for its Manta rays. Only 40 minutes away from Bali, you can experience the dance of these majestic...
Purple Dive
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Am I ready to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor?
There comes a time in your diving life when you start thinking about taking things a step further and becoming a teacher, a mentor, a...
Purple Dive
Nov 25, 20223 min read


How to look after your scuba mask?
After our post about how to choose your scuba mask, now let's have a look at how to look after your new mask! Important things to do...
Purple Dive
Nov 18, 20222 min read


How to drift dive safely ? Part 3: The right equipment.
Diving in strong currents can be daunting and can be dangerous, if not done with the right precautions, preparation, and gear. Here are a...
Purple Dive
Oct 29, 20224 min read


6 transferable skills you will gain as a scuba diving instructor
Dive skills are not the only skills you gain as a scuba diving instructor! Some others are very valuable in any job.
Purple Dive
Oct 12, 20223 min read


7 reasons to make Indonesia your next (dive) travel destination
As a scuba diver (or scuba addict as some may say), you tend to plan your holidays around the possibility of going diving. Whilst many...
Purple Dive
Oct 5, 20223 min read


Nyepi Laut (silent sea day), a ceremony unique to Nusa Penida.
A little history of Nyepi Laut, the silent day of the sea in Nusa Penida.
Purple Dive
Sep 28, 20222 min read


5 reasons to do the PADI Deep adventure dive
Thinking about going deeper but not ready to enroll in a full course? The Deep Adventure dive is for you!
Purple Dive
Sep 14, 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
Aug 22, 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 20, 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
Jul 5, 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
Jun 10, 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 28, 20223 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
May 4, 20224 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
Apr 4, 20225 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
Mar 6, 20226 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 22, 20223 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
Feb 9, 20222 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
Jan 20, 20223 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 26, 20213 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 19, 20214 min read


What makes a good diving instructor
What are the qualities you need to be a good dive instructor?
Purple Dive
Dec 3, 20214 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 25, 20213 min read
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