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Gojek, Grab in Nusa Penida? How to get around the island easily.

Purple Dive

7 days ago
2 min

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
4 min

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
3 min

Is Nusa Penida worth visiting?

Is Nusa Penida worth visiting? Discover a few key aspects of Nusa Penida

Is Nusa Penida safe? A guide to the island's hidden hazards (and how to avoid them like a pro)

Purple Dive

Aug 21
2 min

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.

Essential Indonesian Culture: 'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika'and the Pancasila

Purple Dive

Aug 14
3 min

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

Inspiring Women Divers #8 Cristina Zenato

Purple Dive

Aug 7
5 min

Inspiring Women Divers #8 Cristina Zenato

Cristina Zenato - One of our heroes. Shark lady, marine conservation activist, educator, techy.

The dreaded mask-clearing skills in the PADI Open Water diver course

Purple Dive

Jul 31
4 min

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!

Is Nusa Penida more expensive than Bali?

Purple Dive

Jul 24
3 min

Is Nusa Penida more expensive than Bali?

The main price differences between Nusa Penida and Bali: hotels, transports and more

Dive Deeper into Scuba Education: The PADI MSDT Certification

Purple Dive

Jul 17
2 min

Dive Deeper into Scuba Education: The PADI MSDT Certification

How to become a PADI MSDT instructor, tips and advice

Purple Dive

Jul 10
3 min

The incredible sex life of Manta rays

Here is a brief overview of the fascinating mating dances, pregnancies and baby manta births.

Nusa Penida, A History of Black Magic and Demons

Purple Dive

Jun 24
2 min

Nusa Penida, A History of Black Magic and Demons

A quick overview of Nusa Penida's spiritual history

Learning to scuba dive: 10 things you need to know

Purple Dive

Jun 23
4 min

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!

JellyfishTASTIC!! Amazing facts about the Jellyfish!

Purple Dive

Jun 22
4 min

JellyfishTASTIC!! Amazing facts about the Jellyfish!

Fun facts about the jellyfish, one of the most fascinating ocean's creature!

Vegan and vegetarian food in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive

May 22
3 min

Vegan and vegetarian food in Nusa Penida

Our best picks for vegan and vegetarian food in Nusa Penida!

Nusa Penida's most photogenic Instagrammable sites

Purple Dive

May 15
2 min

Nusa Penida's most photogenic Instagrammable sites

The best sites in Nusa Penida to get the best Instagram shots!

Where to stay in Nusa Penida? A guide to Nusa Penida's main areas.

Purple Dive

May 8
4 min

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 1
3 min

How to start scuba diving?

Some tips to get started on scuba diving

Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ

Purple Dive

Apr 24
3 min

Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ

Discover one of Indonesia's feminist icons

Purple Dive

Apr 17
2 min

Do Triggerfish attack divers?

Discover species of triggerfish and why they have a bad reputation!

Purple Dive

Apr 10
4 min

Dive Gear Dos and Don'ts

Some easy tips to take good care of your dive equipment!

6 easy steps for using less air in scuba diving

Purple Dive

Apr 3
3 min

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!

Great Books for Divers to Read When You're Out of The Water

Purple Dive

Mar 27
6 min

Great Books for Divers to Read When You're Out of The Water

If your looking for an ocean/dive theme book either adventurous fiction or fascinating non-fiction, we've got you covered!

Age is no limit: How to get the best out of scuba diving when you're over 60.

Purple Dive

Mar 20
4 min

Age is no limit: How to get the best out of scuba diving when you're over 60.

Here are a few tips to make sure you have a great time, in a safe and relaxed fashion at any age.

'Suiting Up For The Dive,' Wetsuits And Other Options

Purple Dive

Mar 13
4 min

'Suiting Up For The Dive,' Wetsuits And Other Options

There are many different options of what to wear on your dive....but which is right for me??

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