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Man on sailboat
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st December, 2022

Philantourism: The Best Dive Spots for Doing Good

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Often, when catastrophe strikes, or a community falls on hard times, we watch and wonder 'how can I help?' Some people choose to donate money, participate in food/clothing drives, volunteer their time or open their homes. Short-term relief is just the beginning though. To truly extend a…

pgmy seahorse

By Rich Reardon
On: 15th November, 2022

The Best Shore Diving in the World

  • Gozo
  • Bonaire
  • Bali
  • Maldives
  • Dumaguete and Dauin
  • Iceland

The more remote the dive site, the better the diving, right? Wrong. Or at least that's not always the case... There are some locations in the world where you can swim alongside turtles and sharks a few fin-kicks from the shore or enjoy a dawn dive on a World War II wreck within minutes of…

coral reef

By Alexandra Hill
On: 27th October, 2022

The Best Coral Diving in the World

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Egypt
  • Papua New Guinea

When most of us began our diving journey, we envisioned ourselves in turquoise waters, exploring vibrant coral reefs and swimming through shoals of shimmering fish. That, and hanging out on a white sand beach, sipping on coconut water during surface intervals (go on, tell us we're wrong).…

Oman wadi
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 24th August, 2022

Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Tanzania

Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of autumn inspiration…

Coron Island, Philippines

By Emily C
On: 26th May, 2022

The Philippines vs. Indonesia: Battle for Asia’s Best Diving

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines

Rugby or football, Coke or Pepsi, the best James Bond (Sean Connery, obviously)… some debates are destined to rage on forever. When it comes to the battle for the best diving in Asia, the rivalry between the Philippines and Indonesia is legendary. Both countries share a prime spot in the…

Diver and coral wall

By Guest Blogger
On: 18th May, 2022

Top Ten Best Diving Locations in the World

  • Socorro Island
  • Maldives
  • Raja Ampat
  • French Polynesia
  • Chuuk Lagoon
  • Philippines
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Iceland
  • Fiji
  • The Aldabra Group

Call us biased, but there are few things more exciting than strapping a tank to your back and rolling into the deep blue. From colourful coral cities with blizzards of life to lone giants circumnavigating the open ocean, diving allows us to explore another dimension. While you can dive just…

Whale Shark, Djibouti
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 2nd March, 2021

Our Top Bucket List Diving Experiences

  • Australia
  • Mexico
  • Mozambique
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • Philippines
  • French Polynesia
  • Palau
  • Solomon Islands
  • Indonesia

Looking for ideas for your next diving holiday? Here are our top bucket list diving experiences to inspire your next diving adventure with Original Diving.

woman diving near coral and fish
Image of Tom Barber

By Tom
On: 3rd February, 2021

Find a Happy Place

  • Seychelles
  • Maldives
  • Borneo
  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines

These past couple of months have been the hardest yet, thanks (if that's the word) to the double dose of winter and lockdown. Here at Original Diving, we're determined to stay as positive as possible, so we asked the team to each describe their 'Happy Place' - one blissful moment from their…

girl diving into water

By Emily
On: 28th January, 2021

When, Not If

  • Grenada
  • Gozo
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Seychelles
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Dumaguete and Dauin
  • Bohol

The temporary closure of the UK's travel corridors is sad news, but it still feels like the whole country is poised and ready to head off on holiday as soon as is humanly possible. The race between vaccines and virus makes this latest lockdown feel particularly tough, but that's why we…

Snorkelling in Belize

By Guest Blogger
On: 5th November, 2020

The Best Snorkelling in the World

  • Europe
  • Northern Norway
  • Norway
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Yucatan Peninsula
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Belize
  • The Belizean Coast
  • Maldives
  • Seychelles
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Raja Ampat
  • Banda Islands
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji
  • Northern Red Sea
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast

When it comes to underwater pursuits, there is a whole lot to love about snorkelling - not only is it suitable for all ages and abilities and only requires minimal equipment, it also offers the chance to see a multitude of marine species closer to the surface. From the vibrant coral reefs of…