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Purple Dive

Nov 132 min read

Bali: essential travel tips

An essential travel guide for those visiting Bali.

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

Purple Dive

Aug 143 min read

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

Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ

Purple Dive

Apr 243 min read

Feminist Icons of Indonesia: Julia PEREZ

Discover one of Indonesia's feminist icons

A Complete Guide to Nusa Penida's Temples and Sacred Sites

Purple Dive

Feb 283 min read

A Complete Guide to Nusa Penida's Temples and Sacred Sites

Nusa Penida, a mesmerizing island off the coast of Bali, is not only known for its stunning landscapes but also its rich cultural heritage.

Where is the best dive site in Nusa Penida?

Purple Dive

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Where is the best dive site in Nusa Penida?

What is the best dive site in Nusa Penida? What a tough question to answer!

7 reasons to make Indonesia your next (dive) travel destination

Purple Dive

Oct 5, 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...

Nyepi Laut (silent sea day), a ceremony unique to Nusa Penida.

Purple Dive

Sep 28, 20222 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.

10 awesome things to do in Nusa Penida (part 1)

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.

8 practical tips to travel to Nusa Penida

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!

Why Indonesia is the best place in the world for scuba diving!

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

'Kill Bill' Indonesian style...(When Tarantino met Sergio Leone in Sumba)

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

Sep 6, 20215 min read

Sea Tribes of Indonesia

The fascinating culture of the Indonesian sea tribes

Whale sharks, waterfalls and white sand beaches : Bali to Sumbawa overland.

Purple Dive

May 15, 20214 min read

Whale sharks, waterfalls and white sand beaches : Bali to Sumbawa overland.

1100 kilometres, 1 scooter, 2 kids, 3 islands and a breathtaking trip to Sumbawa and back . Indonesia is made up of 17 000 islands and a...

Purple Dive

Aug 7, 20203 min read

A brief history of Bahasa Indonesia

Some facts about Bahasa Indonesia, the language of Indonesia

Masakan Padang story: matriarchs, wanderers and excellent cooks, the incredible Minangkabau people.

Purple Dive

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Masakan Padang story: matriarchs, wanderers and excellent cooks, the incredible Minangkabau people.

If you’ve spent any time in Indonesia, you’ve eaten Masakan Padang. As pervasive as the Irish pub or the Chinese restaurant in other...

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