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  • The Amed Diving Guide: A Review of My Top 3 Sites

    Imagine you could fly. But not just fly—imagine drifting effortlessly over a vibrant, swirling rainbow, with colossal barrel sponges like ancient sentinels and the silhouetted shadows of sharks patrolling the deep blue just below your fins. That isn’t a dream. That is Bunutan Reef on a perfect day. Welcome to the world of Amed, Bali—a…

  • Navigating the Map: The Beautiful Confusion of Bunaken’s Eastern Wall

    You’re 15 meters down, drifting along a vertical precipice draped in soft corals. Your dive computer says one thing, your guide’s hand signals say another, and the map back at the resort? Well, that’s a whole different story. If you’ve ever tried to reconcile the dive maps of Eastern Bunaken, you know that underwater “borders”…

  • A Staff Instructor’s Retreat: My Top 5 Dive Resorts in Indonesia

    A Professional’s Guide to the Best Diving and Resorts Across the Archipelago With over 40 years of diving and 5,000 logged dives, I’ve learned that a truly great trip isn’t just about the reef—it’s about the resort, the food, and the service. I’ve explored the length of the Indonesian archipelago, but only a select few…

  • North Sulawesi Diving: The 5 “Must-Dive” Sites That Will Ruin You for Everywhere Else

    Let’s be honest: Planning a dive trip to Indonesia is overwhelming. You know you want to go to North Sulawesi—the “Coral Triangle” calls to all of us—but there are hundreds of sites scattered across Bunaken, Lembeh, and Bangka. You could spend hours reading forums, or you could just dive the best and skip the rest.…

  • A Heartwarming & Remarkable Story

  • Exploring Bunaken: Dives, Divisions, and Comforts

    Exploring Bunaken: Dives, Divisions, and Comforts

    Our recent trip to Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, involved exploring 15 dive sites, with 14 around Bunaken and one off Siladen Island. Wall diving was the predominant focus due to clear visibility, allowing videographers to capture marine life and coral formations. Green turtles were a highlight in Bunaken’s waters.

  • Bunaken Bliss

    “Bunaken: Indonesia’s Premier Dive Paradise beckons with crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and unique underwater landscapes. Explore the depths, encounter green turtles, and witness the underwater ballet at Lekuan dives for an unforgettable diving experience.”

  • Discover the Hidden Oasis

    Bali is a popular destination known for its cultural richness and breathtaking landscapes. However, Nusa Lembongan, a hidden gem in the Bali Sea, is often overlooked by tourists despite its beauty.