10 ways scuba diving will change your life (for the better)
Scuba diving is fun and will change your life in many positive ways! Apart from being as cool as James Bond, meeting manta rays in Nusa...
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Our blog about diving, Nusa Penida and more
PurpleDivePenida
- May 11
- 2 min
How to safely scuba dive in strong currents
Some areas like Nusa Penida or Komodo have the potential for strong currents. Here are a few tips that you can use for diving in currents
PurpleDivePenida
- May 4
- 2 min
Learn to dive in Nusa Penida: your complete beginner's guide
Here is your complete beginner's guide to learning to dive in Nusa Penida.
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Diving Nusa Penida: a comprehensive guide
Your ultimate guide to diving Nusa Penida! Everything you need to know to get there and plan your dives.
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 20
- 2 min
How to become a PADI Divemaster?
The Divemaster certification is the key to unlocking new opportunities and making a living while doing what you love.
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 13
- 3 min
How to prevent ear infections when diving: 5 tips
How to prevent ear infection when scuba diving? Our best tips in this post!
PurpleDivePenida
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Is diving in Nusa Penida safe?
Nusa Penida and the surroundings islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan offer stunning diving, but can also be home to strong currents.
PurpleDivePenida
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Common mistakes for beginner divers
As a new diver, it's easy to make mistakes. When you have just started scuba diving, this is a whole new world that opens up to you!
PurpleDivePenida
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Does scuba diving burn calories and make you fit?
Scientists surmise that scuba diving for an hour burns between 400 to 700 calories-, perhaps more in colder waters or difficult conditions.
PurpleDivePenida
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Who invented scuba diving?
On the beginning of scuba diving and the first self-contained underwater breathing equipment.
PurpleDivePenida
- Feb 9
- 2 min
5 facts about diving on Nitrox
Diving with Enriched Air, also known as Nitrox, has both advantages and disadvantages. Here are 5 facts about Nitrox that you should know!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
How to choose a dive centre for your next scuba diving course or holiday
How to pick your dive centre for your next dive course or holiday, our tips!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
5 good reasons to learn how to scuba dive
Learning how to scuba dive can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are 5 good reasons why you should consider scuba diving!
PurpleDivePenida
- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
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...
PurpleDivePenida
- Oct 29, 2022
- 4 min
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...
PurpleDivePenida
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
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.
PurpleDivePenida
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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!
PurpleDivePenida
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
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
PurpleDivePenida
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
How to drift dive safely? Part 1
Our best tips to drift dive safely: check out how to scuba dive in currents safely.
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