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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


Best street food and local cuisine in Nusa Penida
Best spots for scrumptious local food that won't break the bank on Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Dec 25, 20243 min read


Cocks in all shapes and sizes: the sea's weirdest penises
The sea is home to the weird and wonderful and sometimes the downright bizarre, and the sexual appendages of its residents are no exception!

Purple Dive
Dec 18, 20245 min read


Inspiring women #12: George Bevan
Meet George Bevan, co-founder of Daughters of the Deep

Purple Dive
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Can you scuba dive with contact lenses?
Everything you need to know about Scuba Diving with contact lenses

Purple Dive
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #11 Becky Kagan Schott
Becky Kagan-Schott, one of our underwater heroes! Discover her story

Purple Dive
Nov 27, 20244 min read


From bubbles to the bends - What is decompression sickness?
A simple explanation of what Decompression Sickness is, explaining how it occurs and how to lower the risks.

Purple Dive
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Bali: essential travel tips
An essential travel guide for those visiting Bali.

Purple Dive
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #10 Erika Lopez
There are a lot of amazing female divers out there and we know quite a few ourselves. Here is a collection of small interviews with the most

Purple Dive
Nov 6, 20243 min read


5 unforgettable reasons to dive Nusa Penida
Here are the top 5 reasons to scuba dive in Nusa Penida !

Purple Dive
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Diving deep into specialties: choosing the best for your PADI MSDT
How to choose the specialties you should teach as a PADI instructor?

Purple Dive
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #9 Siân
Siân Williams- diving instructor at Trawangan Divers and communications officer at Gili Eco Trust, Gili T, Lombok.

Purple Dive
Oct 16, 20243 min read


What is the right Divemaster program for me?
Choosing a Divemaster program or internship can be a daunting experience with the number of choices out there.

Purple Dive
Oct 9, 20242 min read


What to do if the boat is not there when you surface from a dive?
What to do after a drift dive if you cannot find the boat on the surface?

Purple Dive
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Best Bars and nightlife venues in Nusa Penida
Our top picks for bars and nightlife in Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Sep 25, 20243 min read


7 Tips for equalizing your ears easily when scuba diving
Our best tips to equalize your ears while scuba diving

Purple Dive
Sep 18, 20242 min read


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 11, 20242 min read


How to get a job as a scuba instructor
Our best tips to land your dream job as a scuba instructor!

Purple Dive
Sep 4, 20244 min read


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

Purple Dive
Aug 28, 20243 min read


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.

Purple Dive
Aug 21, 20242 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

Purple Dive
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #8 Cristina Zenato
Cristina Zenato - One of our heroes. Shark lady, marine conservation activist, educator, techy.

Purple Dive
Aug 7, 20245 min read


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!

Purple Dive
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Is Nusa Penida more expensive than Bali?
The main price differences between Nusa Penida and Bali: hotels, transports and more

Purple Dive
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Dive Deeper into Scuba Education: The PADI MSDT Certification
How to become a PADI MSDT instructor, tips and advice

Purple Dive
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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