Budget Diving
18 Of The World’s Cheapest Dive Destinations
Scuba diving doesn’t have to be expensive. This statement might sound a bit surreal to some people as scuba diving is widely considered a rather expensive hobby. However, despite being a somewhat prestige activity, scuba diving is and always should be an activity that’s possible for anyone interested in exploring the underwater world. While budget ...
The Very Best Dive Sites In The Philippines In 2019
The Philippines are known for being a world-class dive destination with various dive regions offering spectacular reefs with an abundance of marine life. It is hard to say which of the 7107 islands is the best for scuba diving because they’re all very different from each other and have unique characteristics. For this post, I ...
The Ultimate Guide To Budget Diving In 2019
Is scuba diving an expensive hobby? How can people afford to go diving on a regular basis? What are some tips for scuba diving cheaply? Where are the cheapest scuba diving destinations? Is it possible to go scuba diving on a budget? If you’ve ever wondered about one or all of the questions above, you’ve ...
How A Nightdive Became My Worst Diving Nightmare (+ What I Learned From It)
In case you’ve ever wondered what’s a scuba diver’s worst nightmare… Well, probably something like this: ascending after a dive in the middle of the ocean with no dive boat in sight. It’s like one of the Open Water movies coming to life with you in the leading part. Now, imagine this scary and uncomfortable ...
18 Underwater Photos That Will Inspire You To Go Diving In The Philippines
In 2017, I spent almost half a year in the Philippines, during which time I had the opportunity to work as Divemaster at a dive center in Siquijor for several months. Not only did I discover tons of beautiful dive sites all over the Philippines but I also got to know other dive enthusiasts. One ...
11 Creative Gift Ideas For Divers
*This post contains affiliate links It´s always a great feeling being able to give a gift to someone that will be genuinely appreciated. Usually, this happens when you keep in mind what subject or hobby someone is particularly fond of, such as football, tennis or scuba diving. I´m neither a football nor tennis player, but ...
Why I Love Budget Diving (And You Should, Too!)
What Is Budget Diving? Budget Diving is the art of being able to save money on a sport that´s widely considered prestige. Using the right budget diving techniques enables pretty much anyone to participate in diving activities no matter what financial background they come from. Budget Diving does not mean that you will have to ...
Budget Diving: It´s Not As Difficult As You Think
We all have hobbies. Activities we love doing on a regular basis. Activities that help us unwind and relax. Usually, hobbies are never expensive right off. However, once it becomes more than just an occasional activity, costs can start increasing significantly. Scuba Diving is one of those hobbies. And since becoming certified costs a lot ...
Dive Guide: 3 Magical Dive Sites In Panglao
Each year, many divers come to Panglao Island for diving near Balicasag, a small island off the coast of Panglao, Philippines. Balicasag is surrounded by a narrow reef that is home to a great variety of aquatic life. A few years ago, the area was declared a marine sanctuary to ensure coral and fish remain ...
Dive Guide: 3 Magical Dive Sites In Siquijor
The dive sites around Siquijor Island are well-known among regular divers in Southeast Asia. And there´s a good reason why: located just 15 km off Apo Island, it is the rival that was left without much attention after Apo Island had become a world-class diving destination. Today, being less popular and less touristy than Apo ...
Becoming a Divemaster: 4 Truths You Should Know Before You Start
Each year many people take their first breath underwater. Most of them are fascinated by the stunning underwater world and the thrilling ability to perform something humans are not born to. Some people even become hooked on the sport. At some point these divers may decide to continue their diving career with an advanced qualification ...