Free divers will know the buddy system and its 'one up, one down' philosophy. But do they also know that it has been borrowed and modified for travelling parents who don't want to miss out on deep sea action. With one parent diving down into the peaceful deep blue, the other stays on land on…
The key to diving with large schools of fish is this: the stronger the current, the more nutrients and fish life you'll encounter. That being said, there are exceptions to the rule, depending on what you want to see; take silvery bait balls, with their penchant for the deep blue, or the vast…
Singapore might be best known for its dazzling skyscrapers and squeaky-clean streets, yet there is so much more than meets the eye. With four official languages - Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English - Singapore pails its neighbours in terms of cultural and religious diversity. This confluence…
There's nothing quite like hovering at the edge of a wall, schooling fish and candy-coloured corals on one side and the deep blue on the other. These underwater skyscrapers serve as a barrier between the deep, open ocean and the shallower, protected water, creating a highway for reef fish…
If you want to turn your passion into a profession, the Divemaster certification represents the first rung on the diving professional ladder. The course, which lasts from three weeks to six months, qualifies you to work as a dive guide and assist instructors. With unlimited access to local…
The Advanced Open Water Diver certification gives divers more freedom on their dive holidays. Being certified to dive deeper opens up a whole world of new dive sites to explore across the planet and can allow you to enjoy underwater experiences that were previously off-limits. Aside from the…
The narrow Badung Strait separates Bali's south-east coastline from a cluster of three islands: Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Between them, the three islands are home to some of Bali's most exhilarating dive sites. While the water can be cooler than Bali's northern shore and…
It's no coincidence that some of the world's best diving destinations have ripping currents. Areas with stronger, nutrient-packed currents tend to have more abundant marine life - especially when it comes to larger pelagics. However, not all drift dives are ripping. The tide and location…
With dense jungles, terraced rice paddies, beautiful beaches and evocative temples, it's no surprise that Bali is the most visited island in Indonesia. While this volcanic island's popularity continues to skyrocket, northern Bali provides a welcome reprise from the thongs of tourists further…
Thanks to a slew of Instagrammable spots (Pura Lempuyang Temple, for starters), eastern Bali has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. However, this region has managed to keep some lesser-known secrets beneath the waves. From thriving coral reefs to volcanic seamounts, caves and…