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What Your First Dive at Nusa Penida Will Feel Like (No Brochure Version)

What Your First Dive at Nusa Penida Will Feel Like (No Brochure Version)?

Your first time under the water, as you dive in Nusa Penida, is not what is advertised as a glossy, postcard-like experience. It is crude, sensuous, and very physical. Presumptively, the sea claims its character the moment you sink in it—not mildly, but as a matter of fact. The water is colder than anticipated, the...
Mola Mola & Beyond: Things You'll Find on a Bali Dive That Will Leave You Speechless

Mola Mola & Beyond: Things You’ll Find on a Bali Dive That Will Leave You Speechless

Bali in Indonesia is heaven on earth with its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and miraculously abundant marine life. For scuba divers, it is heaven come true. Whether you are an experienced diver or a new one, a Bali dive will have something for an incredible underwater paradise with a combination of species.The best of all,...
Diving on the Edge of the Unknown—Nusa Penida Is Bali’s Last Wild Frontier

Diving on the Edge of the Unknown—Nusa Penida Is Bali’s Last Wild Frontier

Located slightly southeast of Bali, Nusa Penida has always been considered an undiscovered island amongst a host of islands spread across Indonesia. To divers, though, it is even more thrilling, something wilder, a marine wilderness to be investigated. The rough coastline and crystal-clear waters of the island make Nusa Penida diving an adventure of its...
The Bali Dive Seasons Explained: When to See Mantas, Mola Mola, and Macro Magic

The Bali Dive Seasons Explained: When to See Mantas, Mola Mola, and Macro Magic

The marine life found underwater in Bali is a treasure for divers as it is home to a variety of marine life which varies seasonally. To those who are enthusiasts and have planned their Bali dive adventure, it is important to know when to see the most important things. Big in size, manta rays, small...