A PADI Divemaster course is the first step in a diver's professional training. As a qualified diver, you're able to supervise recreational diving, assist on PADI training courses and start to earn a living from these activities. It's a hugely valuable experience in terms of your personal development as a diver, providing the opportunity to polish … [Read more...]
5 Great Diving Spots That Might Surprise You
The following post is brought to you by Jess Signet - an avid traveler who enjoys writing about her adventures. Jess also loves to dive and hopes you enjoy reading about these great diving spots! There are great diving spots all over the globe. From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Great Blue Hole in Belize, these spectacular … [Read more...]
Best Dive Sites in the Philippines
The Philippines have a reputation for incredible diving and once you start to do your research, you realise that most of the dive sites in the Philippines offer something unique, which means you really can't just stop at one or two. That's why I decided to visit on an extended visa and to sample quite a few locations before deciding which I … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving in El Nido, Palawan
El Nido is a popular travel destination not only for its natural beauty but for the incredible array of marine life that can be found just off its shores. While the island of Palawan is frequently included in 'top 10' lists for its beaches, its dive sites are raved about in dive magazines just as frequently. The majority of dive boats and island … [Read more...]
Spending New Year’s Eve in Boracay
When it comes to New Year's Eve there are two stand out locations to head for in the Philippines. There's a lot happening in Manila, but if you need spectacular beach sunsets too, Boracay is by far your best bet. It's easy to find people to celebrate with, as the bars that line the beach are always packed, especially on New Year's Eve, when a … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving Apo Island from Dumaguete
Not to be confused with Apo Reef - one of the Philippines' most famous dive sites located just off the coast of Mindoro - Apo Island has also made a name for itself as a must-see dive location. Just off the coast of Negros Island, near the city port of Dumaguete, it has an immense diversity of marine life, and its coral reefs are some of the most … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving in Moalboal: Pescador Island and the Sardine Run
Moalboal is one of the few places in the Philippines that caters to solo travellers really well. There's a reasonable selection of affordable accommodation, plenty of exciting activities and a decent nightlife, and it's all packed into a relatively short stretch of beach. Although it's definitely 'touristy', it still retains its charm and you don't … [Read more...]
Diving With Thresher Sharks in Malapascua
Malapascua is a small island just north of the northernmost tip of Cebu in the Philippines. While it is, of its own accord, a very pretty place to visit, the main reason tourists go there is to dive with the thresher sharks that frequent its waters. THRESHER SHARKS - Thresher sharks are solitary creatures that spend the majority of their … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Dive School
I've been a qualified scuba diver for over 15 years. Unfortunately for me, there was a long period when I forgot how incredible it is. In the past two years, I've reignited my passion for scuba, visiting some of the world's best locations, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Great Blue Hole in Belize and Mexico's cenotes, and … [Read more...]
Becoming a Rescue Diver: What to Expect from the Course
WHY TAKE THE RESCUE DIVER COURSE? The Rescue Diver course is the final step in a series of qualifications before you can start to become a scuba diving professional. Many people take the course for the sole purpose of making themselves eligible to become a divemaster or scuba instructor. Of course, the other huge benefit is that it gives you the … [Read more...]
