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Our blogs about diving, Nusa Penida and more


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.

Purple Dive
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #7 Lauren Sparks
Meet Lauren, the founder of Indo Ocean Project!

Purple Dive
Feb 22, 20244 min read


Best 3-day itinerary in Nusa Penida, Bali
Discover our recommended itinerary for a 3 day trip to Nusa Penida

Purple Dive
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Dive Gear Shopping for Dummies : the BCD
A quick rundown of the different varieties of BCD to help guide your choice

Purple Dive
Feb 8, 20244 min read


The incredible sex life of mantis shrimp (and other cool stuff they do)
Mantis shrimp are, arguably, up there with cephalopods, as the coolest - and perhaps most alien - creatures on this planet.

Purple Dive
Feb 1, 20244 min read


Inspiring women divers #6 Adrienne
Adrienne Gittus, filmmaker, camerawoman, founder and CEO @Soulwater Productions After 10 years of teaching diving, Adrienne became the...

Purple Dive
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Dive Gear Shopping for Dummies: the regulator
The regulator is a big investment; probably the most expensive piece of dive equipment you will buy and certainly the most important! So it

Purple Dive
Jan 18, 20245 min read


HANDS OFF! Why we should not touch marine life
It is a natural human instinct to touch. But it's important to understand the impact our touch can have on marine life and the eco-system

Purple Dive
Jan 11, 20245 min read


PADI Master Scuba Diver vs PADI Divemaster, what's the difference?
The differences between Master Scuba Diver and Divemaster explained in details!

Purple Dive
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Inspiring Women Divers #5: Ashley Cota
Asley Cota- Dive instructor and founder of Cota Kini, a sustainable swimwear brand. I'm Ashley Cota! I've been diving for 11 years and...

Purple Dive
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Why Should We Care About Sharks? 10 fantastic facts about sharks.
We love sharks as divers! They are powerful yet serene and they play an important role in our ecosystem.

Purple Dive
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Best Gifts for the Scuba Diver in your Life
Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for scuba divers!

Purple Dive
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Nusa Penida nightlife: what to do at night in Nusa Penida?
Nusa Penida, an island off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, is known for its stunning natural beauty and pristine beaches. While it's really...

Purple Dive
Dec 7, 20232 min read


A Day in The Life...
Ever wondered what a dive instructor does on a day to day basis or what they do on a normal day? Let us tell you...

Purple Dive
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Top tips to succeed as a dive instructor
Thinking about taking your PADI IDC or maybe you just became a dive instructor and looking for your first job? Here are your tips

Purple Dive
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Inspiring women divers #4: Yvonne Press
Here is a collection of small interviews with the most inspiring women divers we know.

Purple Dive
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Drinking and Diving - Waiting for the bubbles to settle
We look at the health implications and effects that alcohol has with diving, and why its best to wait for the bubbles to settle!

Purple Dive
Nov 9, 20235 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!

Purple Dive
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Where to watch the sunset on Nusa Penida?
The best spots to watch the sunset on Nusa Penida are mostly on the Western and Southern coasts, here are our favorites

Purple Dive
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Street art and graffiti in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida has a collection of amazing street art murals and some of graffiti art's upcoming artist hail from Indonesia.

Purple Dive
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Inspiring women divers #3: Teresa
here are a lot of amazing female divers out there and we know quite a few ourselves.

Purple Dive
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Famous fish and other marine celebrities
Some fish just swim around, some fish become celebrities, here is a quick tour of the world's most famous fish and other marine creatures

Purple Dive
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Are two days enough on Nusa Penida?
Nusa Penida island has become an unmissable stop during a Bali holiday. Here is our advice to plan your trip.

Purple Dive
Sep 28, 20232 min read


How long does it take to complete the PADI Divemaster course?
Here are a few things to consider when you are choosing the different options to do your PADI Divemaster course.

Purple Dive
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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